Microsoft Windows 7  Course Content

Chapter 1: GETTING STARTED USING WINDOWS 7 (48 min)

1. Introducing Windows 7
2. A First Look at the Windows Desktop
3. Working with User Accounts
4. Users, Passwords & Permissions
5. Exploring Log O & Power Options

Chapter 2: CUSTOMIZING THE WINDOWS DESKTOP (47 min)
1. Using Icons & Shortcuts
2. Adding Gadgets
3. Customizing Backgrounds & Window Appearance
4. Customizing Sounds, Screensavers & Icons
5. Changing Screen Resolution

Chapter 3: ACCESSING THE START MENU (38 min)
1. Using Start Menu Options
2. Customizing the Start Menu
3. Finding Programs, Files & Settings

Chapter 4: EXPLORING THE REVISED TASK BAR (39 min)
1. Customizing the Notication Area
2. Exploring Buttons on the Taskbar
3. Taking Advantage of Jump Lists
4. Setting Taskbar Properties

Chapter 5: OPTIMIZING THE WINDOWS USER EXPERIENCE (78 min)
1. Moving & Sizing Windows
2. Window Navigation Using Breadcrumbs
3. Window Navigation & Customization
4. Accessing & Conguring Libraries
5. Organizing, Rating & Tagging Files
6. Indexing & Search Options
7. Searching for Files
8. Sharing Files & Folders

Chapter 6: EXAMINING HARDWARE & SOFTWARE (70 min)
1. Viewing Devices & Printers
2. The Device Manager, Drivers & Power Management
3. Setting Default Actions & Programs
4. Installing & Uninstalling Software
5. Alternate Hardware & Software Tools: Touch
6. Speech Recognition
7. Live Essentials & Services

Chapter 7: ENJOYING MEDIA (45 min)
1. Playing Audio & Video Using the Media Player
2. Ripping CDs & Creating Playlists
3. Experiencing the Next Level with the Windows Media Center
4. Tapping into the Windows 7 Gaming Experience

Chapter 8: CONNECTING TO A NETWORK (45 min)
1. Networking Overview
2. Getting Started with Windows 7 Networking
3. Working with the Network Adaptor
4. Viewing the Network Map & Changing the Workgroup
5. Mapping a Network Drive

Chapter 9: MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM (29 min)
1. Optimizing Performance
2. Using Troubleshooters & the Action Center
3. Using the Problem Steps Recorder
4. Keeping Current with Windows Update

Chapter 10: SECURING YOUR SYSTEM & DATA (34 min)
1. Working with System Restore & Shadow Copies
2. Executing Backup & Restore
3. Implementing BitLocker & BitLocker To Go
4. Credits