In this CD-ROM course you will learn the basics of Microsoft
Windows XP from expert Garo Green. The course is intended
for people who are new to Windows XP, or upgrading
from a previous version of Windows, and want to get
up to speed quickly with this powerful and popular
operating system. It covers skills that can be applied
in both the Professional and Home editions of Microsoft
Windows XP, and contains more than 4 hours of QuickTime
movies that will walk you through the nuances of using
Windows XP.
Getting Started
Windows Overview
The Desktop
The Start Menu
The Taskbar
The Recycle Bin
The Help System
Creating User Accounts
Log Off/Switch Users
Standby/Shutdown
Files & Folders
My Computer
Windows Explorer
Folder Views
Folder Options
Creating Files/Folders
Copying / Moving Files
Creating Shortcuts
Search Companion
Working with Programs
Using Programs
Adding/Removing Programs
Windows Components
Task Manager
Working with Hardware
Modifying Mouse/Keyboard
Working with Scanners
Working with Printers
Working with Digital Cameras
Internet & Networking
Creating Connections
Local Area Networks
FTP Connections
Windows Messenger
Internet Explorer
Outlook Express
Working with Digital Files
Get Media Player 9
Using Media Player 9
Rip Music from a CD
Burn Music to a CD
Customizing Media Player 9
Working with Digital Images
Customizing Windows
Change Color/Resolution
Working with Themes
Using Screen Savers
Changing Appearance
Changing Desktop
Customize the Taskbar
Windows Maintenance
Windows Update
Disk Cleanup
Disk Defragmenter
Garo Green
Garo Green is the Director
of Publications at lynda.com, Inc. in Ojai, California.
He manages the Hands-On-Training (H*O*T) series at
lynda.com, in addition to authoring his own H*O*T books
and training CD-ROMs. Garo is known around the world
for his generous, energetic, and humorous approach
to teaching.
