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Windows 7 Essentials will show your participants the great new features of Windows 7 and provide them with a great base to further their Windows 7 experiences. With Windows 7 you are able to better manage your time by providing new and more efficient tools and applications.
Completing this course will confer 2 CPD Credits towards internationally recognised Continuous Professional Development Requirements within organisations operating this kind of staff development methodology.
Course Outline
Windows 7 Essentials Course Outline:
Module One: Getting Started
Workshop Objectives
Module Two: Welcome to Windows 7
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
Upgrading from Windows Vista?
Upgrading from Windows XP?
User State Migration Tool
Windows Easy Transfer
Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Start Menu
Log In and Out of Windows
All Programs
Search Box
Pin to Start Menu
Customizing the Start Menu
Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: The Taskbar
Jump Lists
Live Taskbar Preview
Pin to Taskbar
Notification Area
Action Center
Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Control Panel (I)
System and Security
Network and Internet
Hardware and Sound
Programs
Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Control Panel (II)
User Accounts and Family Safety
Appearance and Personalization
Clock, Language, and Region
Ease of Access
Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Gadgets and Tools
Desktop and SideShow Gadgets
Themes
Sticky Notes
Snipping Tool
Get More Gadgets Online
Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Productivity Tools
Drag and Drop Files
Aero Shake and Snap
Libraries
Windows Key Shortcuts
Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Networking and Sharing
HomeGroup
View Available Networks
Sharing Files
Remote Media Streaming
Location Aware Printing
Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Built-in Applications
Windows Mail
Windows Defender
Windows Firewall
Backup and Restore
Windows Media Center
Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Troubleshooting Tools
Program Compatibility
Problem Steps Recorder
System Restore
XP Mode
Startup Repair
Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Book a Consultation