Microsoft Windows Vista Training

Windows Vista is the latest operating system from Microsoft released on the 30th January 2007. With a whole new graphical interface, look and functionality, Windows Vista is set to become the next generation leader in PC operating systems. Whilst there are still some familiar features in the OS, some of the newest changes will likely require training to help you gain the most from this new system.

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Microsoft Vista - Intermediate Course

Our standard course outline for this course is shown below, however, we are able to adapt the contents to suit your specific needs as required. Please contact us for more details

PERSONALISING THE DESKTOP

• Sorting Desktop icons, Auto Arranging Desktop icons
• Creating a Desktop shortcut, Creating a Desktop folder
• Copying Desktop icons to Desktop folders
• Deleting Desktop folders, Deleting Icons
• Desktop Personalisation options

TASKBAR CUSTOMISATION

• Taskbar Locking, Moving the Taskbar
• Using AutoHide and Group
• Customizing Notification Area icons
• Displaying and hiding Taskbar toolbars  

CUSTOMIZING THE QUICK LAUNCH TOOLBAR

• What is the Quick Launch toolbar?
• Adding and Removing program icons
• Reordering icons within the Quick Launch toolbar

SIDEBAR AND GADGETS

• Displaying and customising the Sidebar
• Adding and removing Gadgets to the Sidebar
• Getting more gadgets online

SHARING FILES AND FOLDERS

• Sharing Folders
• Accessing shared folders and files on your network
• Mapping a drive

SECURITY ISSUES

• Opening the Security Center window
• Firewall
• Automatic updating, Malware protection, Other security settings

WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER

• Opening Windows DVD Maker
• Importing media
• Publishing a movie

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