Lynda.com - Windows 7 Essential Training | 780MBIn Windows 7 Essential Training, David Rivers helps users of any level feel comfortable with the improvements and enhancements found in Microsoft's operating system. From simple navigation through the update graphic user interface, David shows how to install or upgrade and get the most out of Windows 7. He covers using the new Internet Explorer 8 and boosting a computer's memory with the ReadyBoost tool. He also highlights hardware configuration options and explores the advances made connecting a home or work system with Windows Live, the cloud-computing environment made available for Windows 7 users.
Introduction
Welcome Windows basics for first-time users
Using the exercise files
1. Upgrading and Migrating
Assessing your hardware and Windows 7 versions Upgrading from other Windows versions
Transferring old files with Windows Easy Transfer
Dealing with device drivers
Running a Windows XP program in Windows 7
2. The Windows 7 User Interface
Getting familiar with the desktop Handling tasks with the improved task bar
Accessing your favorites quickly with jump lists
Finding files and programs with Windows Search
Using the Action Center 03:48 4.5 MB
Keeping information at your fingertips with desktop gadgets
3. Windows Explorer
Navigating folders and their contents Staying organized with your own folders
Choosing how your folders and user interface behave
Sharing and protecting folders and files
Simplifying organization with libraries
Backing up by burning to CD or DVD
4. Music, Photos, and Video
Windows Media Center Playing media files with Windows Media Player
Organizing and sharing photos in Windows Explorer
Taking screenshots with the Snipping tool
5. Other Windows Accessories
Taking notes with sticky notes, Notepad, and WordPad Creating graphics with Paint
Performing simple and advanced calculations with the calculator
Playing Windows games
6. System Settings
Getting under your computer's hood with the Control Panel Controlling system settings
Controlling sound device volume settings
Uninstalling programs that are no longer used
Setting default programs
Exploring accessibility options
7. Devices and Networking
Connecting hardware with Device Stage Create a home network using HomeGroup
Controlling what is shared on a network
Troubleshooting a network and HomeGroup
Reconnecting quickly with jump lists
Boosting your computer's memory with ReadyBoost
8. Windows Security
Keeping your PC secure with Windows Update Battling spyware with Windows Defender
Controlling access with user accounts
Streamlining passwords in Credential Manager
Using parental controls to block unwanted content
Securing drives with BitLocker Drive Encryption
9. Printing
Printing files directly from Windows Troubleshooting printer problems
Printing power tips
Printing to and viewing the XPS file format
10. Backing Up and Troubleshooting
Finding issues in the Troubleshooting control panel Sharing issues with the Problem Steps Recorder
Backing up folders and drives
Restoring files and drives
Handling an entire system crash
11. Internet Explorer 8
Exploring changes to the UI Access sites quickly using Favorites and History
Connecting to RSS feeds and web slices
Displaying similar sites with Suggested Sites
Browsing without navigating using accelerators
Keeping your browsing private using InPrivate Browsing and filtering
12. Windows Live Essentials
Setting up your Windows Live profile Downloading Windows Live Essentials
Tracking dates and events with the Windows Live calendar
Free email with Windows Live Mail
Texting live with Windows Live Messenger
Organizing and sharing photos in Photo Gallery
Synchronizing photos on two computers with Live Sync
Controlling content and communications with Family Safety
Keeping a blog with Windows Live Writer
Accessing free online storage with SkyDrive
Creating a movie with Windows Live Movie Maker
Conclusion
Goodbye
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