The bestselling tech book of all time, now updated for Windows 8Microsoft Windows is the operating system that runs nearly 90 percent of the world's computers. Windows 8 will offer new interface updates, cloud-based services, and much more. This update of Andy Rathbone's bestselling Windows guide covers all the basics, plus the enhancements unique to Windows 8. Whether you're meeting Windows for the first time or upgrading from an earlier version, this book shows you how to navigate the interface, work with files, browse the Internet, set up e-mail, manage media, and more.* Combined editions of this book, all by Microsoft MVP Andy Rathbone, have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, making Windows For Dummies the #1 bestselling technology book of all time* Covers all the basics of using Windows 8--core desktop components, managing files and folders, saving files, using Windows search, printing, and working in the cloud* Shows how to get online, set up and use e-mail, use the latest version of Internet Explorer, set up security and virus protection, add music to the media player, organize photos, and edit media* Includes coverage on using Windows 8's new start screen on both a desktop computer and a touchscreen deviceWindows 8 For Dummies has what all Windows newbies need to know as well as complete coverage of the new version's bells and whistles.

Introduction 1Chapter 1: The New Start Screen 5What's New in Windows 8? 5Starting Windows 8 8Figuring Out the New Start Screen in Windows 8 17Exiting from Windows 30Chapter 2: The Traditional Desktop 31Finding the Desktop 31Touching the Desktop on a Touchscreen 33Working with the Desktop 34Bellying Up to the Taskbar 46Chapter 3: Storage: Internal, External, and in the Sky51Browsing the File Explorer 52Getting the Lowdown on Folders and Libraries 54Peering into Your Drives, Folders, and Libraries 55Creating a New Folder 58Renaming a File or Folder 59Selecting Bunches of Files or Folders 60Getting Rid of a File or Folder 61Copying or Moving Files and Folders 62Writing to CDs and DVDs 64Working with Flash Drives and Memory Cards 69SkyDrive: Your Cubbyhole in the Clouds 70Chapter 4: Working with Apps 75Starting a Program or App 75Adding and Deleting Apps 79Updating Your Apps 82Finding Currently Running Start Screen Apps 83Chapter 5: Engaging the Social Apps 85Adding Your Social Accounts to Windows 8 86Understanding the Mail App 89Sending and Receiving Files through E-Mail 99Managing Your Contacts in the People App 103Managing Appointments in Calendar 107Chatting through Messaging 110Chapter 6: Getting Connected and Having Fun through the StartScreen 113Why Do I Need an ISP? 114Connecting Wirelessly to the Internet 115Browsing Quickly from the Start Screen 118Playing Music from the Start Screen 119Taking Photos with the Camera App 123Viewing Photos from the Start Screen 125Chapter 7: Ten Things You'll Hate about Windows 8 (And Howto Fix Them) 129I Want to Avoid the Start Screen! 129I Want to Avoid the Desktop! 130I Can't Copy Music to My iPod 132I Always Have to Sign In 132The Taskbar Keeps Disappearing 134I Can't Keep Track of Open Windows 135I Can't Line Up Two Windows on the Screen 136It Won't Let Me Do Something Unless I'm anAdministrator! 136I Don't Know What Version of Windows I Have 137My Print Screen Key Doesn't Work 138