Microsoft Windows Vista New Features

This one-day course teaches those features and functions of Windows Vista that were not present in Windows XP. Students will learn how to work with the Sidebar, control gadgets, perform content searches, and browse the Web with Internet Explorer 7. They will also learn how to configure the Phishing Filter, view an RSS news feed, use Windows Meeting Space, and scan for spyware. This course is intended to accelerate the transition from Windows XP or Windows 2000:

• Log on to Windows Vista and navigate the operating system's basic interface controls
• Access their personal folders, public folder, search for documents, and access and create virtual folders
• Browse the World Wide Web using Internet Explorer 7, access multimedia content, and protect their privacy on the Internet
• Collaborate with co-workers and friends through Windows Vista tools, and create and share Windows calendars
• Customize their computer, configure security options, and protect their computers from spyware

Target audience

This course will benefit new users of Microsoft Windows Vista. Students should be familiar with the operation and use of PCs, keyboard and mouse. In addition, students should have a good working knowledge of the Windows operating system.

Course content

Windows Vista environment The Windows Vista desktop • The taskbar and Start menu • Sidebar

Content organization Personal folders and subfolders • Content searches

Internet Explorer Web browsing • Security • Multimedia content

Collaboration tools Windows Meeting Space • Windows Calendar

Customization and security Customization • Security Center • Windows Defender

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