Windows XP: Fundamentals


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number



Overview/Description
To introduce the student to the fundamental improvements in Windows XP

Target Audience
Both home and business end-users who are new to Windows XP and want to learn about its new features

Prerequisites
A basic working knowledge of either Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows ME

Expected Duration (hours)
3.7

Lesson Objectives

Windows XP: Fundamentals

  • describe the new visual style of Windows XP.
  • create user accounts in Windows XP.
  • use the new searching capabilities and to describe the new file grouping structure of Windows XP.
  • explain the features and benefits of the automated system recovery and system restore functions in Windows XP.
  • describe dynamic and automatic updates and driver rollback in Windows XP.
  • roll back a driver and to change Automatic Update configuration settings in Windows XP.
  • explain the features of the Remote Desktop utility and the Remote Desktop Web Connection component in Windows XP.
  • explain the wireless connectivity and power management features of Windows XP.
  • enable Remote Desktop connections to a remote computer, set Remote Desktop Connection options, and to configure power options for a laptop computer.
  • describe the Windows XP Help Center and explain Windows XP search features.
  • explain and initiate remote assistance and demonstrate how to create a remote assistance session.
  • explain how to troubleshoot problems using the Windows XP System Configuration utility and help and support services.
  • use Windows XP help and support services to troubleshoot problems.
  • Course Number:
    112553_eng