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 enlarge | Author: David A. Karp
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Category: Book
List Price: $34.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 16582
Format: Illustrated
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 641
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.3
ISBN: 0596527624
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.446
EAN: 9780596527624
ASIN: 0596527624
Publication Date: January 4, 2008
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Superb! May 9, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
For the advanced user, this book is a gold mine of information! I've bought half a dozen books on Vista, and this is the one that turned out to be actually quite useful. (The others, although quite thick, still mostly just cover basic stuff I already know.)
A methodical, practical series of applied steps and insights. March 5, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Windows Vista holds many annoyances for users and has many quirks stemming from bad design, so having WINDOWS VISTA ANNOYANCES in a developer or web applications collections is an important key to successfully using the system and working around common issues. From customizing Explorer and managing Vista's Registry options to optimizing the PC and using it to work a network, WINDOWS VISTA ANNOYANCES is packed with tips on how to make it work efficiently and well. Highly recommended as a methodical, practical series of applied steps and insights.
Diane C. Donovan
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 Missing Setting Locator Appendix February 13, 2008
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
The XP version of this book (Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks) by the same author, had Appendix A (Setting Locator) covering 700+ individual XP settings and showed how to drop down through the menus to get to the respective setting/s. This was (and still is) of tremendous benefit to me.
The Vista book (Windows Vista Annoyances) does NOT have this Appendix and it is a major ommission, IMO.
Bazza
Great Resource For Vista Admins February 6, 2008
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
Can anyone remember in recent memory an operating system more hated from the start than Windows Vista? The outcry from users, developers, admins etc have caused this OS to become infamous to say the least. With all the changes and confusion for this latest generation of Microsoft Windows, it's great that a book like 'Windows Vista Annoyances: Tips, Secrets, and Hacks' is out on the market. This book is perfect for IT Admins that are having problems with this "upgrade" from the mighty Micro$oft. With over 600+ pages of material, this book is jam packed full of information to get things up and working (and STAY up and working) right away. From creating scripts to troubleshooting problems when Vista won't load up or crashes for no good reason, this is a perfect book to have on your desk. The audience is for IT admins but any hacker could get something from this book if you are not enjoying your Vista experience.
***** RECOMMENDED
Good Book - Awful OS January 8, 2008
13 out of 25 found this review helpful
This is a thorough book. I think that the casual computer user may struggle or really damage their computer if they work through everything given up as a possibility in this book. The problem is many of the problems with Vista can only be fixed by digging in and editing the registry. This is something that should be done with great care. It's not the author's fault that there aren't better tools, though he does recommend some third party tools that can make it a little less painful to fix the mess that is Vista.
For the experienced technical person this book may seem a bit fluffy. Fortunately there is a really great index. So no need to wallow around looking for just the thing you want.
Beyond all else, this book has convinced me that running Vista will get you nothing but headaches. I'll stick with XP for as long as I can. My new PC I ordered yesterday will have XP. Most major manufacturers will sell you a box with XP, you just have to ask.
For those stuck with Vista or stuck helping out owners of Vista, this may be your best bet to helping Vista suck less.
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