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Microsoft Windows Vista

GES 814 -- 35 hours

Course Outline

I. Protect Your Computer


1. Manage Windows Firewall
2. Manage malicious software
3. Configure Windows Update settings
4. Lock a computer
5. Manage Windows Internet Explorer securit.
6. Configure local user accounts


II. Managing Mobile and Remote Computing

1. Manage the computer power state
2. Manage network connections
3. Manage remote access to your computer
4. Connect to another computer
5. Access files stored in shared network folders when your computer is offline


III. Managing Software, Disks, and Devices Manage software
1. Manage disks
2. Manage devices and drivers
3. Manage display settings
4. Configure multiple monitors
5. Install and configure a printer


IV. Managing Files and Folders
1. Manage Windows Explorer settings
2. Manage and secure folders
3. Search for files and folders
4. Organize files within folders
5. Back up and restore files and folders


V. Customizing Your Windows Vista Experience
1. Customize and modify the Start menu
2. Customize the taskbar
3. Personalize the appearance and sound of a computer
4. Manage the Windows Sidebar


VI. Optimizing and Troubleshooting Your Computer
1. Increase processing speed
2. Locate troubleshooting information
3. Locate system information
4. Repair a network connection
5. Recover from software errors
6. Troubleshoot printing errors
7. Recover the operating system from a problem
8. Request and Manage Remote Assistance




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