To introduce the student to the more advanced improvements in Windows XP
Target Audience
Both home and business end-users who are new to Windows XP and want to learn about its new features
Prerequisites
A basic working knowledge of either Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows ME
Lesson Objectives
Internet Connection Sharing and firewalls in Windows XP
- explain the uses and features of Internet Connection Sharing and Internet Connection Firewall.
Enhanced security features of Windows XP
- describe built-in security features and password restrictions in Windows XP.
Encryption and storage security in Windows XP
- describe how to encrypt offline files and how to store files securely on a web server.
Configuring ICS and offline files in Windows XP
- configure Internet Connection Sharing and to encrypt offline files using Windows XP.
Media support in Windows XP
- explain the features of Windows Media Player 8 and Windows Movie Player 1.1 and to describe digital photo support in Windows XP.
Device and application support in Windows XP
- explain Plug and Play features, device installation, hardware technology support, and DVD and CD support in Windows XP.
Application compatibility with Windows XP
- discuss the compatibility of Windows XP with other applications, to use the Application Compatibility mode, and to explain the purpose of the Windows Side-by-Side folder.
WebDAV, DVD-RAM, and Disk Defragmenter in Windows XP
- explain the features of WebDAV, FAT32, and Disk Defragmenter enhancements in Windows XP.
Printer access and fax sharing in Windows XP
- explain how to use NetCrawler to access printers and describe fax sharing in Windows XP.
Defragmenting disks and faxing in Windows XP
- analyze and defragment a volume on a hard drive and to send a fax using Windows XP.
Group policy and Windows XP
- explain group policy features in Windows XP.
The Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
- use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.
Control Panel and management enhancements in Windows XP
- explain the features and benefits of the Windows XP Control Panel and regional option enhancements.
Transferring Windows XP settings and the Control Panel
- use the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard and configure options in the Control Panel.
Introducing Windows XP 64-bit edition
- demonstrate the benefits of Windows XP 64-bit edition, including its memory support, multiprocessing capabilities, and development tools.