The first full upgrade to Microsoft Windows since XP is on its way! Be prepared with this special preview edition of Windows Vista For Dummies, and get a head start on all the cool new features plus a sneak peek at Office 2007.Windows is the #1 operating system in the world, and Vista is loaded with exciting new features like a task-based interface, new file management and search features, and updated media tools. Based on the Beta 2 release of Vista, this handy guide introduces you toThe exciting Aero interface with its see-through effectLive taskbar thumbnailsA streamlined Start menuNew file naming conventions with keywordsA Search box that makes finding stuff easierIntegrated multimedia capabilitiesNew security enhancementsIf you’ve been impatiently waiting for your computing life to get easier, your wait is almost over. With this handy, economically priced book in hand, you can explore Vista and be prepared toUse Windows Flip, find visual cues on your taskbar, and make your way around Vista’s folders, drives, and documentsShare your Windows Vista environment and secure it with updated virus and spyware protectionQuickly find lost files, folders, windows, programs, music, photos, videos, or computersTake advantage of new photo organizing and DVD authoring capabilitiesPrint, fax, scan photos or documents, get online, send and receive e-mail, and use instant messagingCheck out the jazzed-up Office 2007 productivity suiteWritten by Andy Rathbone, the bestselling author of all previous editions of Windows For Dummies, this sneak preview guide will make you first on your block to take advantage of Vista’s exciting enhancements and upgrades. Why wait any longer?