Navigating the Web and System Maintenance with Windows Vista


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
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Overview/Description
Windows Vista ships with numerous new and improved management tools that allow the average user to easily secure and maintain their computer. Windows Vista also ships with Internet Explorer 7, which includes new features for browsing the Web, and protecting users from malicious web sites. This course discusses backup and restore features, including both file backups and complete system recovery options, as well as Windows Defender and Windows Firewall security features. Navigating the Web with Internet Explorer 7, subscribing to RSS feeds, and Internet Explorer security mechanisms are also discussed.

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 Vista.

Prerequisites
No prerequisites

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Navigating the Web and System Maintenance with Windows Vista

  • access a web page
  • use Internet Explorer
  • specify security settings
  • navigate and personalize Internet Explorer
  • set the security zone for a site
  • recognize the backup and restore options and back up or restore files
  • back up a PC
  • use Windows Security Center to protect your computer
  • scan for unwanted software
  • update your computer
  • use Vista's tools for optimizing disk performance
  • back up a file
  • perform a scan and optimize performance
  • Course Number:
    mv_wveu_a03_it_enus