Maran Illustrated' Windows 7 is a valuable resource for all readers, regardless of experience. Completely updated to cover the new and improved features of Windows 7, including advances in touch, speech, and handwriting recognition, support for virtual hard disks, improved performance on multi-core processors, improved boot performance, and kernel improvements, this book is jam-packed with illustrations, helpful introductions, and useful tips to engage readers and simplify the learning process. It appeals to beginner, intermediate, and advanced users! Using simple and easy-to-understand text and over 500 full-color screenshots, this book covers over 120 essential topics using Windows 7. Readers who have experience with earlier versions of Windows will find this book an excellent guide to help them take command of their computing experience, by way of the easy-to-use "Maran Illustrated" format. Learning Windows has never been this easy.