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Chapter 1Start Here FirstYou picked up this book for any of several reasons. You may be eyeing Windows 7, Microsoft’s newest version of Windows, and w

18Part I: Getting Ready to Upgrade 2. From the System window’s left pane, click System Protection, as shown in Figure 1-5. The System Properties

19 Chapter 1: Start Here FirstFigure 1-6: Click the Configure button to find System Restore setup options; click the Create button to create a restore

20Part I: Getting Ready to Upgrade Identifying your Windows version, CPU, and amount of memoryComputers come in a wide variety of makes and models pi

21 Chapter 1: Start Here FirstFigure 1-8: Find out what edition of Windows your computer runs, as well as other computer properties you need to know b

22Part I: Getting Ready to Upgrade For example, to see what type of video card sits inside your computer, click the tiny icon next to Display Adapt

10Part I: Getting Ready to Upgrade Determining When to UpgradeYour computer usually tells you when it wants an upgrade. Some warning signals are subt

11 Chapter 1: Start Here FirstDetermining When You Shouldn’t UpgradeSometimes, you shouldn’t upgrade your own computer. Keep your hands off during any

12Part I: Getting Ready to Upgrade Do upgrade one thing at a timeEven if you’ve just returned from the computer store with more memory, a wireless ne

13 Chapter 1: Start Here FirstDo hang on to your old boxes, manuals, warranties, and receiptsWhen you need to pack up your computer for a move, nothin

14Part I: Getting Ready to Upgrade Don’t rush yourselfGive yourself plenty of time to install a new part. If you rush yourself or get nervous, you’re

15 Chapter 1: Start Here FirstTurn on Windows UpdateBored youngsters work late nights probing Windows to locate programming problems. When they discov

16Part I: Getting Ready to Upgrade 2. In the Windows Update section, click Turn Automatic Updating On or Off, as shown in Figure 1-2. The Windo

17 Chapter 1: Start Here First The downloaded updates normally install every day at 3 a.m. If you normally turn off your computer at night, change