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Microsoft Windows XP Fundamentals Tutorials

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Windows XP, the latest operating system from Microsoft, combines the compatibility of Windows 95/98 with the stability and security of Windows NT. This Virtual Training Company tutorial covers the fundamentals of Windows XP in way that can be understood even by those who have never used Windows before. Whether you are using the home or professional version, instructor Mark Virtue makes using XP easy. He begins by introducing you to the menus and their options, and then moves to the use of programs, files, and folders. He even helps you get started on the Internet, and shows you some fun things like painting and playing music and games. To get started now, simply click one of the topics below.
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Introduction
About this Course (06:34)
What is Windows XP? (02:39)
Versions of Windows (06:57)
Whats New?
Introduction (04:41)
The New Look (13:32)
Logging in and Switching Users (07:28)
The New Start Menu (10:58)
The System Taskbar and Tray (08:33)
Compressed Files (12:53)
Windows Messenger and Passport (06:54)
Working with Files and Folders (10:49)
Creating CDs and Digital Audio Files (15:14)
Internet and Network Connections (09:32)
Compatibility Mode (04:04)
Scanning Images and Documents (04:01)
File Security and Sharing (07:53)
Getting Started with Windows XP
The Start Menu (08:26)
Common Tasks and Menus (09:19)
Help (06:48)
Using Programs
Running Programs (08:33)
WordPad - A Case Study (08:35)
Opening and Saving Files (13:31)
Formatting (06:30)
Cut, Copy & Paste (06:32)
Printing (04:47)
Managing Badly-Behaved Programs (03:33)
Using Files and Folders
Introduction to Windows Explorer (07:21)
File Structure (06:05)
Copying and Moving Files (07:29)
Renaming Files (03:45)
Deleting and Recovering Files (07:31)
Shortcuts (07:06)
Finding Files (05:41)
Internet
Connecting to and Surfing the Internet (07:44)
Email (12:22)
Newsgroups (12:24)
Fun
Playing Music and Video (09:46)
Paint (08:49)
Games (11:34)
Basic System Administration
Customising your Desktop (09:44)
The Control Panel (05:11)
Creating Users (07:08)
Audio Adjustment (07:41)
Adding Printers (08:02)
Folder Options (10:26)
Installing and Uninstalling New Software (08:05)
Customising the Start Menu (12:08)
The Quick Launch Toolbar (06:07)
Disk Checking and Defragmentation (06:56)
Backup (10:07)
The End (00:37)
Credits
About the Author (05:28)

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Tutorial Information / Pricing
Title: Microsoft Windows XP Fundamentals
Author: Mark Virtue
SKU: 33302
ISBN: 1889347086
Duration: 7 hrs / 52 Lessons
Compatibility: Win XP, 2000, 98, NT, Mac OS X, OS 9

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