Windows 7:
Advanced

Topic-Level Outline

Days: 1

Prerequisites: Windows 7: Basic

Unit 1 : User accounts

Topic A: 0 Account management

A-1: Creating a user account

A-2: Editing and deleting a user account

A-3: Switching users and logging off

Topic B: 0 Password management

B-1: Creating a password and locking an account

B-2: Changing and deleting a password

B-3: Disabling a user account

Unit 2 : Devices and printers

Topic A: 0 Devices

A-1: Exploring devices

A-2: Installing devices

A-3: Safely removing a device

Topic B: 0 Printers

B-1: Installing a local printer

B-2: Printing a document and managing the print queue

B-3: Removing a printer

Unit 3 : File management and protection

Topic A: 0 File and folder management

A-1: Setting files as read-only and hidden

A-2: Changing folder navigation settings

A-3: Changing folder view settings

Topic B: 0 File protection

B-1: Scheduling a backup

B-2: Restoring folders and files from a backup

B-3: Securing your data with BitLocker To Go (Optional)

Unit 4 : Programs and utilities

Topic A: 0 Disk maintenance

A-1: Freeing up disk space

A-2: Defragmenting a drive and changing the schedule

Topic B: 0 System Restore

B-1: Installing a program

B-2: Creating a restore point

B-3: Uninstalling a program

B-4: Restoring the computer to a previous state

Topic C: 0 Troubleshooting

C-1: Closing an unresponsive program

C-2: Troubleshooting a problem

C-3: Making an older program compatible with Windows 7

C-4: Recording and reporting a problem

C-5: Booting using advanced startup options (Optional)

Unit 5 : Networks and mobile computing

Topic A: 0 Networks

A-1: Discussing networks and resources

A-2: Connecting to a workplace network with a VPN

Topic B: 0 File and printer sharing

B-1: Enabling Public folder sharing

B-2: Sharing files by using Public folders

B-3: Sharing files and folders

B-4: Accessing a shared file on the network

B-5: Sharing a printer

B-6: Installing a network printer

B-7: Mapping a network drive

Topic C: 0 Offline files

C-1: Making a network file available offline

C-2: Manually synchronizing offline and network files

Topic D: 0 Remote Assistance

D-1: Getting help by using Remote Assistance

D-2: Helping someone in a Remote Assistance session

Topic E: 0 Power settings and plans

E-1: Exploring power-saving modes

E-2: Configuring power settings

E-3: Creating a custom power plan

E-4: Exploring the Windows Mobility Center (laptops only)

Unit 6 : Security

Topic A: 0 User Account Control

A-1: Exploring User Account Control settings

Topic B: 0 Windows Firewall

B-1: Checking the status of Windows Firewall

B-2: Configuring firewall exceptions

Topic C: 0 Windows Update

C-1: Configuring automatic updates

C-2: Manually updating Windows

Topic D: 0 Malware protection

D-1: Displaying a system’s malware protection status

D-2: Scanning your computer for malware

D-3: Configuring Windows Defender

Topic E: 0 Internet Explorer security and privacy

E-1: Configuring the SmartScreen Filter

E-2: Configuring security zones

E-3: Managing your browsing data

E-4: Exploring privacy options