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Course Title:

Windows Introduction

Duration:

1 day

Prerequisites:

Go to contentNo Windows knowledge is required

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This hands-on course is the foundation for learning all software running on Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP

The course will enable you to find your way round Windows, organise your work, make backups, create and use shortcuts, customise the way Windows works to suit you and enable you confidently to use the world’s most popular operating system

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WELCOME TO WINDOWS

De-mystifying terminology

WINDOWS BASICS

Starting up and closing down your computer
Logging on and user accounts
Understanding the Start menu
Using Windows Help
Using the Taskbar
Switching tasks and users

FINDING YOU WAY AROUND

Understanding the different drives
Windows folder organisation
Working with files and folders
Organising your work

WINDOWS FUNCTIONALITY

Using the Find facility
Installing and uninstalling software
Installing and using printers
Installing and working with fonts
Networking basics
Talking to other computers
Using the internet

CUSTOMISING YOUR SYSTEM

Choosing your desktop look and feel
Choosing a new sound scheme
Customising your keyboard and mouse
Setting the date, time and location

DEFENDING YOUR COMPUTER

The importance of protecting yourself
The internet connection firewall
Viruses, worms and trojans
Backing up your data
Best practices to stay safe

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