Windows XP

Platform: PC

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Take a tour of Windows^® XP, a PC operating system from Microsoft^®.

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A. Very Basic

		Key #	Length
1.	Using the mouse	2608	0:43
2.	Working with the desktop & icons	2609	0:31
3.	Understanding the Taskbar	2610	1:00
4.	Using the Start button	2611	0:59

B. Desktop Basics

		Key #	Length
1.	Switching users fast	2613	0:30
2.	Using New Start menu features	2612	1:04
3.	Opening programs	2614	0:44
4.	Accessing favorite Web sites	2615	0:26
5.	Opening recently used documents	2616	0:29
6.	Using the Run command	2617	0:48
7.	Changing the desktop pattern	2618	0:40
8.	Creating shortcuts and folders	2619	1:33
9.	Using the Recycle Bin	2620	1:02
10.	Understanding the Startup options	2621	0:44
11.	Using the QuickLaunch toolbar	2622	0:43
12.	Shutting down a frozen program	2623	0:56
13.	Shutting down Windows	2624	0:27
14.	Using ActiveDirectory (Searching)	2625	1:51
15.	Using Personalized menus	2626	0:40
16.	Adding Web content	2627	1:22
17.	Showing the Desktop icon	2628	0:30
18.	Viewing my network places	2629	1:03

C. Working with Windows

			Key #	Length
1.		Viewing parts of a window	2630	1:34
2.		Switching between windows	2631	1:04

D. My Computer

		Key #	Length
1.	Creating new folders	2632	0:42
2.	Opening folders	2633	0:31
3.	Renaming files & folders	2634	0:42
4.	Viewing files & folders	2635	0:39
5.	Moving & deleting	2636	1:21
6.	Using the Preferences	2637	1:05
7.	Selecting a printer	2638	0:56
8.	Using Tabs	2639	0:26

E. Control Panels

		Key #	Length
1.	Using Category view	2640	0:33
2.	Adding new hardware	2641	0:50
3.	Adding & removing programs	2642	0:47
4.	Adjusting the Date & Time settings	2643	0:44
5.	Understanding the Display settings	2644	2:32
6.	Understanding the Folders settings	2645	1:09
7.	Understanding Internet settings pt. 1	2646	1:52
8.	Understanding Internet settings pt. 2	2647	1:07
9.	Understanding Mouse settings	2648	2:35
10.	Understanding Power Options settings	2649	2:43
11.	Understanding Sound & Audio Devices Settings	2650	2:30
12.	Understanding System settings pt. 1	2651	1:31
13.	Understanding System settings pt. 2	2652	0:47
14.	Understanding User Accounts settings	2653	0:58

F. Working with Wizards

		Key #	Length
1.	Working with accessibility	2654	2:30
2.	Adding a printer & driver	2655	1:17
3.	Scheduling a task	2656	1:10
4.	Sending a fax	2657	2:07
5.	Using Windows components	2658	0:36
6.	Transferring files and settings	2659	0:49
7.	Setting up a network	2660	1:33
8.	Understanding program compatibility	2661	1:08

G. Internet Options

		Key #	Length
1.	Using Internet Explorer	2662	0:26
2.	Understanding Internet Connection Firewall	2663	1:04
3.	Using Internet Connection Sharing	2664	1:13
4.	Getting remote assistance	2665	2:12
5.	Using Remote Desktop	2666	1:59
6.	Using Windows Update	2667	0:49

H. Handy Things to Know

		Key #	Length
1.	Using Search buttons	2668	1:45
2.	Picking a help topic	2669	0:56
3.	Viewing additional resources	2670	1:02
4.	Running DiskCleanup	2671	1:10
5.	Reading more clearly with ClearType	2672	0:59

Tutorial series by Chris Jensen

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