Microsoft Windows XP Fundamentals

Introduction

About this Course
What is Windows XP?
Versions of Windows

Whats New?

Introduction
The New Look
Logging in and Switching Users
The New Start Menu
The System Taskbar and Tray
Compressed Files
Windows Messenger and Passport
Working with Files and Folders
Creating CDs and Digital Audio Files
Internet and Network Connections
Compatibility Mode
Scanning Images and Documents
File Security and Sharing

Getting Started with Windows XP

The Start Menu
Common Tasks and Menus
Help

Using Programs

Running Programs
WordPad - A Case Study
Opening and Saving Files
Formatting
Cut, Copy & Paste
Printing
Managing Badly-Behaved Programs

Using Files and Folders

Introduction to Windows Explorer
File Structure
Copying and Moving Files
Renaming Files
Deleting and Recovering Files
Shortcuts
Finding Files

Internet

Connecting to and Surfing the Internet
Email
Newsgroups

Fun

Playing Music and Video
Paint
Games

Basic System Administration

Customising your Desktop
The Control Panel
Creating Users
Audio Adjustment
Adding Printers
Folder Options
Installing and Uninstalling New Software
Customising the Start Menu
The Quick Launch Toolbar
Disk Checking and Defragmentation
Backup
The End