Windows Vista basics
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On this page:
General information
- About Windows Vista
- Where can I find tutorials to help me learn about Windows Vista?
- eLearning Courses on Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007
Setup
- How do I install Windows Vista?
- Configuring your Windows Vista computer to connect to IU's ADS domain
- In Windows Vista, how can I turn on the classic Windows menu bar?
System information
- How can I know if my current computer and software are compatible with Windows Vista?
- In Windows, how do I list all running processes?
- Getting software updates and patches for Windows computers
Networking
- Windows on-campus connections to the IU wireless network
- Making an IPsec or PPTP VPN connection to the IU network in Windows Vista
- Dialing into the IUB and IUPUI modem pools in Windows XP and Vista
- In Windows Firewall, what is scope, and how do I use it?
- In Windows Vista, how do I configure the firewall to allow pings?
Mobile devices
- The Windows Mobile Device Center in Windows Vista
- For a BlackBerry at IU, what software do I need and where do I get it?
- In Windows Vista, how do I install Palm HotSync software?
Troubleshooting
- Known issues with Windows Vista at IU
- After upgrading to Windows 7 or Vista, why has my antivirus client stopped working?
- In iTunes on Windows Vista, what can I do if I can't play songs I bought from the iTunes store?
- In Windows Vista, what should I do if I see a yellow exclamation mark next to the Microsoft ISATAP adapter in the Device Manager?
