Good news for those who like to read, those interested in learning about Windows 7, and those who like free stuff: Microsoft Press is offering 10 free chapters from five different books about Windows 7.

Here's the complete rundown of what's available:

From Windows 7 Inside Out:

• Chapter 2, "Installing and Configuring Windows 7"


• Chapter 11, "Backup, Restore and Recovery"


• Chapter 21, "Performing Routine Maintenance"

From Windows 7 Resource Kit:

• Chapter 23, "Support Users and Remote Assistance"


• Chapter 29, "Deploying IPv6"

From Windows 7 Step by Step:

• Chapter 1, "Explore Windows 7"


• Chapter 2, "Navigate Windows and Folders"

From Introducing Windows 7 for Developers:

• Chapter 2, "Integrate with the Windows 7 Taskbar, Part 1"

From Windows 7 Administrator's Pocket Consultant:

• Chapter 5, "Managing User Access and Security," and Chapter 9, "Installing and Maintaining Programs"

Suffice it to say, there's lots of good reading material here for administrators and other IT types. And if you want to score more e-book booty, check out our recent post on the free Windows Server 2008 R2 guide.

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