The bestselling book on Windows, now updated for the new 8.1 featuresMicrosoft has fine-tuned Windows 8 with some important new features, and veteran author Andy Rathbone explains every one in this all-new edition of a long-time bestseller. Whether you're using Windows for the first time, upgrading from an older version, or just moving from Windows 8 to 8.1, here's what you need to know. Learn about the dual interfaces, the new Start button, how to customize the interface and boot operations, and how to work with programs and files, use the web and social media, manage music and photos, and much more. You'll even find troubleshooting tips!* This edition covers the upgrades in Windows 8.1, including the dual interfaces, basic mechanics, file storage, and how to get the free upgrade to Windows 8.1* Shows how to manipulate app tiles, give Windows the look you choose, set up boot-to-desktop capabilities, connect to a network, and create user accounts* Covers working with programs, apps, and files; using the Internet and social media; new apps and capabilities for working with onboard and online media; and how to move files to a new PC* Written by Andy Rathbone, author of every edition of the bestselling Windows For DummiesWindows 8.1 For Dummies is exactly what you need to get going and be productive with the newest Windows update.

Introduction 1Part I: Windows 8.1 Stuff Everybody Thinks You Already Know7Chapter 1: What Is Windows 8.1? 9Chapter 2: The Mysterious New Start Screen 19Chapter 3: The Traditional Desktop 51Chapter 4: Basic Desktop Window Mechanics 71Chapter 5: Storage: Internal, External, and in the Sky 87Part II: Working with Programs, Apps, and Files 117Chapter 6: Playing with Programs, Apps, and Documents 119Chapter 7: Finding the Lost 141Chapter 8: Printing and Scanning Your Work 153Part III: Getting Things Done on the Internet 167Chapter 9: Cruising the Web 169Chapter 10: Being Social: Mail, People, and Calendar 193Chapter 11: Safe Computing 213Part IV: Customizing and Upgrading Windows 8.1 227Chapter 12: Customizing Windows with the Control Panels 229Chapter 13: Keeping Windows from Breaking257Chapter 14: Sharing One Computer with Several People 269Chapter 15: Connecting Computers with a Network 281Part V: Music, Photos, and Movies 293Chapter 16: Playing and Copying Music 295Chapter 17: Fiddling with Photos (and Movies) 317Part VI: Help! 335Chapter 18: The Case of the Broken Window337Chapter 19: Strange Messages: What You Did Does Not Compute353Chapter 20: Moving from an Old PC to a New Windows 8.1 PC363Chapter 21: Help on the Windows Help System 369Part VII: The Part of Tens 377Chapter 22: Ten Things You'll Hate about Windows 8.1 (AndHow to Fix Them) 379Chapter 23: Ten or So Tips for Tablet and Laptop Owners 389Index 397