Windows® 7: Transition from Windows® XP
Course Specifications
Course number: 084089
Course length: 0.5 day(s)
Course Description
Course Objective: You will use the new features in Windows 7 to streamline your workflow
efficiency and business productivity.
Target Student: This course is designed for persons who are familiar with and comfortable
working in Windows XP and want to upgrade to the new and enhanced features
of Windows 7. This course is not for students who are first-time Windows users.
Prerequisites: To ensure successful completion of Windows® 7: Transition
from Windows® XP, students need to have experience working in a Windows
XP environment.
Hardware Requirements
- Intel® Pentium® IV 1 GHz or higher
- Minimum 1GB of RAM or higher
- 128 MB graphics processor that supports DirectX® 9.0
- Generic Monitor (1024x768)
- 16 GB hard disk space for 32 bit or 20 GB hard disk space
for 64 bit
- USB 2.0 Thumb Drive with a minimum capacity of 1 GB
- DVD R/RW drive
- High-speed Internet connection
Software Requirements
Each computer requires the following software:
- Microsoft® Windows® 7 Ultimate Edition
- Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- explore the new and enhanced features on the Windows 7
desktop.
- manage files and folders.
- work with the new and improved programs in Windows 7.
- secure the computer using the enhanced and new features
in Windows 7.
Course Content
- Lesson 1: Exploring the New Features on the Windows 7 Desktop
- Topic 1A: Log On to Windows 7
- Topic 1B: Explore the Desktop Context Menu Options
- Topic 1C: Explore the Windows 7 Taskbar
- Lesson 2: Working with Enhanced File and Folder Management
- Topic 2A: Examine Enhancements in Windows Explorer
- Topic 2B: Work with Libraries
- Topic 2C: Work with Windows
- Topic 2D: Share Files and Folders
- Lesson 3: Working with the New and Enhanced Programs in Windows
7
- Topic 3A: Work with New Accessories
- Topic 3B: Work with the Enhanced Accessories
- Topic 3C: Browse the Internet Using Internet Explorer 8
- Topic 3D: Use the Windows Media Center
- Topic 3E: Set Up and Manage Removable Devices
- Lesson 4: Securing the Computer Using Enhanced and New Features
- Topic 4A: Apply Security Settings
- Topic 4B: Troubleshoot Problems
Appendix A: Windows
XP Virtual Mode in Windows 7