It talks about working in the Windows operating system (using versions XP and 7 as an example), the Word 2010 text editor and other applications necessary for every user: archivers, antiviruses and programs for watching videos and listening to music (Winamp, QuickTime Pro). Much attention is paid to working on the Internet. It tells about programs for viewing Web pages, about e-mail, as well as about various useful applications for working on the network - file download managers, ICQ, Windows Live Messenger, MSN and many others. The second edition covers the new OS - Windows 7, as well as the latest versions of applications for users. For novice PC users.