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Effectively Perform Tasks and Solve Problems in Windows 7 From end users to IT pros, Microsoft Press has the ebooks you need to get the most out of Windows 7. For one week only, choose from a wide range of Microsoft Press ebooks on Windows 7 for 50% off the regular price. Learn to manage windows...

Greetings! Today we’d like to share a sampler from Windows Internals, Sixth Edition, Part 1 , by Mark Russinovich (@markrussinovich), David Solomon, and Alex Ionescu (@aionescu). The 244-page sampler (9.4 MB) contains two complete chapters—Chapter 5, “Processes, Threads, and Jobs,” and Chapter 6, “Security...

In the week since Windows Internals, Sixth Edition, Part 1 became available for purchase, customers have been asking what topics will be covered in Part 2, which is scheduled for release this fall. Here are the Contents at a Glance of both books: Windows Internals, Sixth Edition, Part 1 Chapter 1  ...

We’re happy to announce that Windows Internals, Sixth Edition, Part 1 (ISBN 9780735648739; 752 pages) is available for purchase! Long considered a classic among Windows enthusiasts, this book was written by some of the most esteemed experts in the internals field today, Mark Russinovich, David Solomon...

We’re happy to announce availability of MCTS 70-680 Rapid Review: Configuring Windows 7 (ISBN: 9780735657298; 228 pages) by Orin Thomas! This book is the first entry in the brand new Microsoft Press Rapid Review certification series. The Rapid Review series is designed to help you assess your readiness...

Getting a virus on your computer is a pain and they're becoming ever more difficult to remove. In this webcast, Mike Halsey, the author of Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out, talks you through the process of manually and safely removing viruses and malware from your computer without damaging your...

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The Microsoft Press Facebook page will host a sample of practice test questions and answers from the MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-680): Configuring Windows 7 . If you want to play along, check us out - http://www.facebook.com/microsoftpress Here’s today’s question: ...read more

We’ve mentioned these in previous blog posts, but thought they deserved a reminder. Microsoft Excel 2010 Step by Step, Microsoft Word 2010 Step by Step and Windows 7 Step by Step are all available in video format free of charge. Each lesson is based...( read more ) ...read more

We are pleased to announce that William Stanek’s Optimizing Windows 7 Pocket Consultant (ISBN 9780735661653; 208 pages) is now available for purchase! Keep reading to see the table of contents and an excerpt from the introduction. Contents...( read more ) ...read more

Presented by Mike Halsey Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 10 Pacific Time In this webcast Mike Halsey, MVP, the author of Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out , will talk you through how to repair common problems and diagnose and repair more complex issues...( read more ) ...read more

Presented by Mike Halsey Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 10 Pacific Time In this webcast Mike Halsey, MVP, the author of Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out , will talk you through how to repair common problems and diagnose and repair more complex issues...( read more ) ...read more

Securing Windows 7 and Internet Explorer Presented by Mike Halsey Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 10 PT, San Francisco In this webcast, Mike Halsey MVP, the author of Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out will describe what to look for to keep yourself...( read more ) ...read more

As you probably know, when you purchase a Microsoft Press ebook via http://microsoftpress.oreilly.com/ , you receive updated versions of the ebook as errata fixes are made. In the past week, we’ve updated a number of titles. Take a look: An updated copy of the following products is now available...

Join Mike Halsey, author of Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out , in this four-part webcast series on Troubleshooting Windows 7. On the first Thursday of each month, Mike will guide us through a new aspect of Windows troubleshooting. You'll learn how to take control of essential Windows 7 maintenance...

The book you’ve all been waiting for, Windows 7 Inside Out, Deluxe Edition (ISBN 9780735656925; Page count 1360), by Ed Bott, Carl Siechert, and Craig Stinson is now available for purchase. The Deluxe Edition of the ultimate, in-depth reference to Windows 7 has been fully updated for SP1 and Internet...

You can find the next version of the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit—version 6.0—here . And here’s a description of MAP 6.0’s new features and benefits from the Microsoft Solution Accelerators team (on Twitter @MSSolutionAccel ): Analyze your portfolio of...

We’re eager to announce that Windows 7 Inside Out, Deluxe Edition (ISBN 9780735656925, 1360 Pages), by Ed Bott, Carl Siechert, and Craig Stinson, has shipped to the printer. This book will be available for purchase in mid-July. Written by the authors of the immensely popular Windows 7 Inside Out, this...

We’re very happy to announce that Windows Sysinternals Administrator's Reference , by Mark Russinovich and Aaron Margosis (Microsoft Press, 2011; ISBN: 9780735656727; 496 pages), shipped to the printer today! Hard copies should begin being shipped from our distributor to customers on June 27. You...

Greetings. Although we strive for perfect books (yes, elusive perfection!), we know we make mistakes. And if you follow this blog, you know we take customer feedback very seriously, always requesting it, regularly reviewing it, and acting on it almost weekly in terms of discussions we have and decisions...

Check out the "How To" troubleshooting videos from Microsoft MVP Mike Halsey, author of "Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out" from Microsoft Press. You'll find them at http://www.thelongclimb.com/?cat=320 . ...read more

We’re excited to announce that Ciprian Adrian Rusen’s Network Your Computers & Devices Step by Step (ISBN 9780735652163; 562 pages) is now available for purchase!   You can find the book’s introduction in this previous post . In today’s post, please enjoy an excerpt from Chapter 10, “Sharing...

We’re very pleased to announce that Ciprian Rusen’s book, Network Your Computer & Devices Step by Step , [ISBN 9780735652163] has shipped to the printer! This book teaches you how to use the built-in networking features of Windows to connect all of the computers in your home, even if they use different...

  Mike Halsey, author of Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out , was a guest on Computer America radio show on November 19, 2010. During the interview, Mike offers advice and suggestions for solving Windows problems. He also answers questions from call-in listeners. You can listen to the interview...

We’re excited to announce that Craig Zacker and Orin Thomas’s MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-686): Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Administrator (ISBN 9780735627178; 592 pages) is now available for purchase!   You can find the book’s Contents at a Glance and as excerpt form the introduction...