Microsoft Windows 7 – Advanced

Microsoft Windows
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