Up and Running with Microsoft Windows XP


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



Overview/Description
To describe how to install and configure hardware, configure networking, and optimize Windows XP

Target Audience
First-time computer users; first-time users of Windows operating systems; students with a basic knowledge of other Windows products seeking an introduction to Windows XP

Prerequisites
No prerequisites

Expected Duration (hours)
4.0

Lesson Objectives

Up and Running with Microsoft Windows XP

  • install and configure hardware devices.
  • describe how to configure non-Plug and Play devices and how to use Device Manager.
  • use the Add Hardware Wizard to add a new hardware device.
  • install and configure a printer in Windows XP.
  • connect to a printer, print a file, check on the printing of a file, and pause and resume the printing of a file.
  • configure printer settings.
  • explain basic home or small business networking concepts.
  • configure a home or small business network using Microsoft Windows XP.
  • set up and configure a simple home or small business network using Microsoft Windows XP.
  • describe how to maintain Windows XP.
  • protect data in Windows XP.
  • use Windows Update and Task Scheduler, and change the virtual memory and background and foreground applications.
  • Course Number:
    112954_eng