Course Number:
VistaInter
Length: 1 Day(s)
Certification Exam
There are no exams associated with this course.
Course Overview
In this followup to our introductory course, the instructor will discuss and demonstrate
intermediatelevel skills in Windows Vista. There are a bunch of new features to learn that will
make your everyday computing even easier. You’ll be acquainted with Vista in no time and be
able to use Microsoft’s latest operating system to its fullest.
Prerequisites
Basic Windows proficiency and familiarity with topics discussed in our “Introduction to
Windows Vista for End Users” course.
Audience
This course is for anyone interested in learning the new features of Windows Vista.
Course Outline
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Chapter 1 Setting up your PC
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Setting up your PC
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Transferring Files and Settings
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New Computer
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Old Computer
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Demo Easy Transfer Wizard (Old Computer)
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Demo Easy Transfer Wizard (New Computer)
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Program Defaults
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Default Programs
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Customizing Settings (Protocols)
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Turning Components on/off
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Demo Turning Components on/off
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DialUp and Internet Access
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Setting Default Connections
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Windows Mail
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Demo Windows Mail
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Setting up a Printer
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Connecting to a Network Printer
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Demo Connecting to a Network Printer
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Setting up Hardware
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Setting up Manually
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Chapter 1 Review
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Chapter 2 Networking
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Networking
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Connecting to Networked PC’s
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Other Methods
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Exploring the Network
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Demo Exploring the Network
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Sharing Files
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Sharing Files Cont.
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Sharing Folders
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Sharing Printers
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Demo Sharing Printers
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Connecting to Network Folders
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VPN and other Outside Networks
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Public Wireless Networks
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Connect to Secure Network
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Adhoc Networks
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Network Meetings
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Joining Network Meeting
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Meeting Options
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Network Projectors
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Chapter 2 Review
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Chapter 3 Customizing Your PC
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Customizing Your PC
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Desktop Background
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Themes and Aero
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Screen Saver
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Demo Screen Saver
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Mouse
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Taskbar
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Taskbar Notification Area
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Moving the Taskbar
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Customize the Desktop
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Demo Customize the Start Menu
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Chapter 3 Review
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Chapter 4 Security
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Security
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User Groups
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Administrator Group
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Standard Group
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Guest Group
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Passwords
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User Accounts and Account Access
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Demo User Accounts and Account Access
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Protecting your Account
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Monitoring Security Settings
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Windows Update
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Windows Firewall
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Demo Windows Firewall and Windows Update
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User Account Control
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Parental Controls
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Restrict Access on Computer
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Internet Explorer Security
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Demo Internet Explorer Security
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Windows Media Player Safety
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Email Viruses
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Demo Email Viruses
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Chapter 4 Review
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Chapter 5 Managing Vista
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Managing Vista
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MSCONFIG
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Date and Time
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Changing the Display
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Windows Status
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Demo Windows Status
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System Information
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Reliability and Performance Monitor
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Task Manager
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Performance Options
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Indexing Options
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Memory Diagnostic Tool
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Windows Firewall
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System Configuration and Ready Boost
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Power Options
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Demo Power Options
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Presentation Settings (Windows Mobility Center)
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Startup Programs
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Maintain Computer Hard Disks
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Extra Software Downloads
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Removing Programs
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Starting up and Troubleshooting
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Fixing System Problems
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Computer Management
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Demo Computer Management
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Spyware
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Remote Assistance – Get Help
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Remote Assistance – Give Help
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Backing up Files
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Restoring Files
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Upgrading Vista
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Chapter 5 Review
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Course Closure