Windows 7

Skills-transfer for users from Windows XP

Customising

This standard outline can be customised if it contains modules that are not required in a managed user environment.

Duration

In this two-day course, experienced Windows XP users can get to grips with the new and updated features of Windows 7. In an organisation with its own IT management, you may wish to customise this outline which would normally reduce the duration.

Course Outline

Getting Started

How to log into Windows and use the Getting Started Center.

Working With Windows

The basics of working with Windows 7, including the new and improved shortcut keys.

The Basic Windows 7 Applications

The changes to WordPad, Calculator, and Paint and a look at the Snipping Tool and Sticky Notes.

Doing More with Windows 7

The Action Center, Internet Explorer 8, and Windows Live (an optional free download for Windows 7 from Microsoft).

Getting Help in Windows 7

The various ways that users can get help, including Remote Assistance.

Working with Windows 7

New features, including Aero Desktop, Desktop Gadgets.

More Windows 7 Applications

Windows Media Center and Windows Media Player.

Customizing Your Desktop

How to customize the taskbar, icons in the System Tray, the Start Menu, and the desktop, including pinning programs to the taskbar.

Advanced File and Folder Tasks

This section includes search tools, Windows Explorer, the command prompt, the file/folder management, sharing information, and burning information onto a recordable disc, including burning ISO images.

Making Windows 7 Work for You

The Control Panel: customize language settings, mouse behaviour, screen themes, sound schemes, screen resolution, date and time, volume settings, and startup programs; set accessibility options and customize user accounts.

Networking with Windows 7

Set up or connect to a basic network, use network features, connect to network resources, and set up a wireless network.

Maintaining and Optimizing your Computer

Hard disk management features, including defragmenting, error checking, power options, and temporary files. We will also explore some of Windows' security features, including Windows Defender and parental controls.

Hardware and Software

How to add or remove software, set compatibility options, enable or disable Windows features, use Windows Task Manager, change default applications and file associations, view system information, use the Device Manager, view your system score, improve computer performance, and manage hard disks.

Harnessing the Power of the Internet

Use Remote Desktop, Remote Assistance, Windows Contacts, and People Near Me.

Troubleshooting your Computer

Use the Backup and Restore Center, learn about the different parts of the Action Center, use the System Configuration utility, and use System Restore.

Computer Management Tools

Hard disk management utilities, including ReadyBoost and BitLocker. Computer Management, Windows Services Hardening, Data Execution Prevention, Network Access Protection, User Account Control, and access control lists. Also the Mobility Center and tablet PC options will be covered, including touch and multi-touch features. (Available tools and features depend on Windows 7 version and hardware capabilities).

Advanced Topics

If the facilities are available, participants will cover speech recognition, the Administrative Tools group in the Control Panel, and Windows XP Mode via Windows Virtual PC.

Pre-requisites:

This course is intended for general and power users with previous experience of Windows XP.