Windows Vista is Microsoft's much anticipated, latest release in the desktop operating system market. Vista includes many new features, most notably an updated graphical user interface, and numerous user-friendly features such as Windows Gadgets. This course discusses the hardware requirements necessary to implement Windows Vista, as well as demonstrating how to work with the Start menu, desktop, and Control Panel.
Target Audience
First-time computer users; first-time users of Windows operating systems; students with a basic knowledge of other Windows products seeking an introduction to Windows Vista.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites
Lesson Objectives
Prepare for Windows Vista
- distinguish between the different editions of Windows Vista
- recognize the main requirements for installing Windows Vista
Log on to Windows Vista
- log on to Vista
Using Windows Vista
The Window Vista Start Menu
- use the Start menu
- access and use the Search box
- customize the Start menu
Customizing Windows Vista
- customize Windows Vista
The Windows Vista Taskbar
- use the taskbar
Navigating the Windows Vista Interface