Microsoft Windows 7 – Advanced
Course Length: 1 Day
Course Format: Instructor–Led
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Course Description
Course Description: This course is the second and the last in the series of Microsoft® Windows® 7 courses. This course is designed to provide you with skills that will help you manage some of the advanced tasks available in Windows® 7. In this course, you will familiarize yourself with the advanced customization techniques and work with applications and programs in Windows® 7. In addition to this, you will also work with Internet Explorer 8, manage network communications and data, and enhance system performance.
Prerequisites: To ensure your success in this course, we recommend that you take the Microsoft® Windows® 7: Introduction course or have equivalent knowledge.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Customize the Windows 7 environment.
- Configure user accounts.
- Work with applications in Windows 7.
- Work with devices.
- Manage networks.
- Secure your system data.
- Enhance system performance.
- Work with Internet Explorer 8.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Customizing the Windows 7 Environment
- Apply Aero Features
- Modify Display Settings
Lesson 2: Configuring User Accounts
- Create a User Account
- Manage User Accounts
Lesson 3: Working with Applications in Windows 7
- Schedule Tasks
- Work with Media Files
- Explore Games
- Manage Programs
Lesson 4: Working with Devices
- Modify Device Settings
- Configure Removable Devices
Lesson 5: Managing Networks
- An Overview of Networks
- Share Files and Folders
- Topic 5C: Manage Offline Files
Lesson 6: Securing System Data
- Back Up Data
- Restore Data
- Apply Security Settings
Lesson 7: Enhancing System Performance
- Improve Processing Speed
- Optimize Power Consumption
- Configure Windows Update Settings
- Troubleshoot Problems
Lesson 8: Working with Internet Explorer 8
- Manage Favorites
- Manage History Files
- Configure Pop-Up Settings
- Configure Internet Security and Privacy Settings