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Top Windows 7 books


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Here are some great book guides to Windows 7 which cover many different knowledge levels and interests. Many books are available that provide a thorough insight into the new operating system's features and changes. Many reviewers are giving Windows 7 good reviews and some are saying it is Microsoft's best operating system in years.   Many computer users will find new tools along with an a refined Aero interface.  

For beginner and advanced computer users, there are many books on Windows 7 that are great guides for learning more about the operating system.  Regardless of one's background of knowledge, there are Windows 7 books to help reveal its inner workings.  Everday users will find great guides for completing everyday tasks while advanced users will enjoy learning more about the new changes in the Windows 7 administrative system.

Below are several recommended books for different levels of users.  Please note that all books presented are linked to Amazon.com book pages. Prices may changed without notice.

For Beginners with little computer knowledge:

  • Windows 7 Step by Step  Amazon price: 16.49  - Retail Price: 24.99.  Paperback.  A great beginners guide to learning about basic tasks and activities in Windows 7. 
  • Windows 7 Plain & Simple Amazon Price: 14.95 - Retail Price: 21.99.  Paperback.  A very good introduction to   completing specific tasks like burning dvds or opening email in Windows 7.

For Beginners with some computer knowledge:

  1. Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 7 Amazon price: 19.79 - Retail price: 29.99. Paperback. An excellent visual guide for learning many basic and intermediary aspects of Windows 7.  The book is an easy to follow for learning about the Windows operating system and how it works.
  2. Windows 7 Simplified  Amazon price: 16.49 - Retail price: 24.99. Paperback. The simplified series of computer books are well known for visually appealing guides.  This version presents easy to learn concepts for moderate tasks such as making movies or adding computer hardware.

For intermediate and general users:

  • Windows 7 Secrets Amazon price: 31.49 - Retail price: 49.99. Paperback. A very good guide to Windows 7 for many different levels of readers.  This comprehensive title covers many aspects of Windows 7 while using understandable language. 
  • Windows 7 Inside Out Amazon price 29.24 - Retail price: 49.99. Paperback. Another good overview of Windows 7 with indepth guides for installing and implementing Microsoft's new operating system.

For advanced users:

  • MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Windows 7) Amazon price: 40.94 - Retail price: 69.99.  Paperback. An official guide for the MCTS 70-680 exam. It is not meant for the faint of heart but for advanced or professional users wishing to know everything about implementing Windows 7 then this is the book for you. 
  • Windows 7 Resource Kit Amazon price 44.09 - Retail price: 69.99.  Paperback. An authorative and official guide for implementing Windows 7.  Includes topics such as IPv6, wireless connectivity, client security tasks, Group policies, and IE8. 
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Forthcoming books to watch for:

For more articles about Windows 7:

Hardware requirements for Windows 7

 Windows 7 and older computers

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Bruce Emmerling is greatly interested in problems involving people and their interactions with computer systems including the Web. He is a graduate student at the University of Maryland Baltimore County in the human-centered computing master's program. As a master's degree student in the field...

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  • Sarah 2 years ago

    Thanks, Bruce. I really appreciate your help. I am not very technically gifted but your articles help me make my way through it.

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