To introduce the student to the fundamental 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
Windows XP enhanced features
- describe the new visual style of Windows XP.
Configuring a user account in Windows XP
- create user accounts in Windows XP.
File grouping and search enhancements in Windows XP
- use the new searching capabilities and to describe the new file grouping structure of Windows XP.
System restores and recovery in Windows XP
- explain the features and benefits of the automated system recovery and system restore functions in Windows XP.
Updates and driver rollback in Windows XP
- describe dynamic and automatic updates and driver rollback in Windows XP.
Restoring system settings in Windows XP
- roll back a driver and to change Automatic Update configuration settings in Windows XP.
The Remote Desktop utility in Windows XP
- explain the features of the Remote Desktop utility and the Remote Desktop Web Connection component in Windows XP.
Windows XP wireless connectivity and power management
- explain the wireless connectivity and power management features of Windows XP.
Windows XP remote connectivity and power options
- enable Remote Desktop connections to a remote computer, set Remote Desktop Connection options, and to configure power options for a laptop computer.
Help and information for Windows XP
- describe the Windows XP Help Center and explain Windows XP search features.
Remote assistance for Windows XP
- explain and initiate remote assistance and demonstrate how to create a remote assistance session.
Troubleshooting in Windows XP
- explain how to troubleshoot problems using the Windows XP System Configuration utility and help and support services.
Using Windows XP help and support services
- use Windows XP help and support services to troubleshoot problems.