XP Basics

Getting Started

  • Introduction
  • Windows overview
  • The desktop
  • The start menu
  • The taskbar
  • The recycle bin
  • The help system
  • Creating user accounts
  • Log off/switch users
  • Standby/shutdown

Files & folders

  • My computer
  • Windows explorer
  • Folder views
  • Folder options
  • Creating files/folders
  • Copying/moving files
  • Creating shortcuts
  • Search companion

Working with programs

  • Using programs
  • Adding/removing programs
  • Windows components
  • Task manager
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  • Working with hardware
  • Modifying mouse/keyboard
  • Working with scanners
  • Working with printers
  • Working with digital cameras

Internet & networking

  • Creating connections
  • Local area networks
  • Ftp connections
  • Window messenger
  • Internet explorer
  • Outlook express

Working with digital files

  • Get media player 9
  • Using media player 9
  • Rip music from a cd
  • Burn music to a cd
  • Customizing media player 9
  • Working with digital images

Customizing windows

  • Change color/resolution
  • Working with themes
  • Using screen savers
  • Changing appearance
  • Changing desktop
  • Customize the taskbar
  • Windows maintenance
  • Windows update
  • Disk cleanup
  • Disk defragmenter