The book describes and clearly shows with practical examples how to choose, connect and configure a computer, describes techniques for working with the Windows operating system and the main programs for it. Explained how to work with Microsoft Word documents and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, archive files and protect your computer with Kaspersky Anti-Virus, use Internet resources and work with e-mail. Shows how to turn your computer into a real entertainment center for gaming, listening to music and watching videos, burning CDs and DVDs. The second edition discusses working with Windows Vista, Word 2007 and Excel 2007, as well as the latest versions of programs popular with users.