Course outline for
Upgrading to Windows 7 From XP

Section 1: Getting Started

Lesson 1.1: The Basics of Windows 7

What's New in Windows 7?

Why Upgrade?

Our Favorite Features

Windows 7 Versions

Logging On

Aero Desktop Features

Windows Key Shortcuts

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 1.2: A Quick Look at Windows 7

Using the Getting Started Center

The Windows 7 File Structure

Using the Start Menu

Using the Taskbar

Using the System Tray

Understanding Libraries

Basics of Ribbons

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 1.3: Using Search

What is File Indexing?

Using a Search Box

Using Search in the Start Menu

Search Results Window

Searching Tips and Tricks

Setting Search Options

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 1.4: Windows 7 Ultimate Programs

Calculator

WordPad

Paint

Windows Media Player

Windows Media Center

Snipping Tool

Sticky Notes

Windows Contacts

Math Input Panel

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 1.5: The Basics of Help

Launching Help from the Start Menu

Launching Help from Within an Application

Overview of the Help and Support Window

Searching for a Help Topic

Ask Someone

Online vsOffline Help

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 1.6: Exiting Windows 7

Shutdown Options

Logging Off the Computer

Restarting the Computer

Turning Off the Computer

Step-By-Step

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Section 1: Case Study

Section 1: Review Questions

Section 2: Other Windows 7 Features

Lesson 2.1: Meet the New Control Panel

Opening the Control Panel

Control Panel Overview

Navigation Basics

Changing the View

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 2.2: Using Gadgets

What are Gadgets

Adding Gadgets

Customizing Gadgets

Getting More Gadgets Online

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 2.3: The Basics of Internet Explorer 8

Launching Internet Explorer 8

Initial Setup

Other Setup Options

Interface Overview

Closing Internet Explorer

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 2.4: Doing More with Internet Explorer 8

Using the Address Bar

Accessing a Web Site via a Hyperlink

Opening a New Window

Opening a New Tab

Using Tabs

Using Web Slices

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 2.5: Windows Live

What is Windows Live?

Downloading and Installing Windows Live Essentials

Windows Live Messenger

Using Windows Live Mail (Hotmail)

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 2.6: Windows XP Mode

What is XP Mode?

Downloading and Installing Windows Virtual PC

Opening Windows XP Mode

Windows XP Mode Controls

Windows Virtual PC Settings

Managing Different Virtual Machines

Closing Windows XP Mode

Step-By-Step

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Section 2: Case Study

Section 2: Review Questions

Section 3: The Windows 7 Applications

Lesson 3.1: Windows Media Center

Setting up Windows Media Center

Navigating Through Windows Media Center

Using Tasks

Using TV and Movies

Using Pictures + Videos

Using Extras

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 3.2: Windows Media Player

Opening Windows Media Player

Setting Up Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player Overview

Playing a Media File

Playing a CD

Ripping a CD

Burning a CD

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 3.3: Windows DVD Maker

Opening Windows DVD Maker

Adding Content to your DVD

Adding and Customizing Menus

Burning the DVD

Closing Windows DVD Maker

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 3.4: Windows Fax and Scan

Opening Windows Fax and Scan

Fax and Scan Overview

Setting up a Fax Account

Using Fax

Using Scan

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 3.5: Using Windows Defender

Opening Windows Defender

Interface Overview

Performing a Scan

Removing Malicious Objects

Using Quarantine

Setting Defender Options

Step-By-Step

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Section 3: Case Study

Section 3: Review Questions

Section 4: Customization, Networking, and Security

Lesson 4.1: Common Customization Tasks

Locking and Unlocking the Taskbar

Moving and Resizing the Taskbar

Other Taskbar Options

Creating Custom Toolbars from a Folder

Customizing the Start Menu

Using Pinned Lists

Personalizing your Computer

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 4.2: Setting Accessibility Options

Opening Ease of Access Center

Changing Mouse Options

Optimizing Your Display

Changing Input Methods

Commonly Used Options

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 4.3: Overview of Networking

Networking Terms

Hardware Requirements

Using the Networking and Sharing Center

Setting up an Internet Connection

Setting up a Simple Network

Using the Homegroup

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 4.4: Networking Tasks

Viewing your Network Map

Network Sharing and Discovery

Sharing Drives, Folders, & Resources

Browsing the Network

Mapping a Network Drive

Connecting to a Network Printer

Basic Network Troubleshooting

Wireless Network Troubleshooting

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 4.5: Staying Safe

Opening the Action Center

Action Center Overview

Security Essentials

Modifying Basic Security Settings

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 4.6: Keeping your Family Safe

Opening the Parental Controls Center

Setting Games Ratings

Setting Time Limits

Restricting Applications

Web Filtering and Activity Reporting

Step-By-Step

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Section 4: Case Study

Section 4: Review Questions

Section 5: Hardware and Software

Lesson 5.1: The Basics of Managing Software

Installing Software Packages

Removing Software Packages

Changing Startup Programs

Setting Program Compatibility Options

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 5.2: Managing Hardware

Viewing System Information

Checking your System's Score

Opening the Device Manager

Viewing Hardware and Devices

Improving System Performance

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 5.3: People Near Me

What is People Near Me?

Opening People Near Me

Setting Your Sign-In Options

Using People Near Me

About Windows CardSpace

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 5.4: Vista Mobility Features

Using the Mobility Center

Setting Power Options

Setting Tablet PC Options

Touch and Multi-Touch Options

Step-By-Step

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Section 5: Case Study

Section 5: Review Questions

Section 6: Troubleshooting your Computer

Lesson 6.1: Backing Up your Computer

Launching the Backup and Restore Center

Backing Up Your Files

Creating a System Repair Disc

Restoring Files

Using Easy Transfer

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 6.2: Troubleshooting your Computer

Opening the Action Center

Action Center Overview

Troubleshooting Your Computer

Windows Program Compatibility Troubleshooter

Problem Steps Recorder

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 6.3: Using System Restore

Opening System Restore

Creating a System Restore Point

Restoring your Computer to an Earlier Time

Undo a System Restore Point

Changing System Restore Settings

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 6.4: Hard Disk Management Utilities

Enabling ReadyBoost

Using BitLocker

Using the Encrypting File System

About User Account Control

Step-By-Step

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Section 6: Case Study

Section 6: Review Questions

Index