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Title: Windows Vista - Intermediate - ML
Delivery Method: Mentored Learning
Duration: 1 Session
Overview: In this course, students will learn how Windows Vista takes advantage of the Internet and will learn how to customize and maintain their computers to create an efficient workspace.
Who Should Attend: Any Windows user seek more knowledge of the desktop operating system.
Pre-requisite(s): Windows Vista ML - Intro
CPE Information: CPE Credits: 7 hours
Course Level: Basic
Instructional Method: Group-live
Additional CPE Information

Outline: Chapter 1 - Setting up your PC

Setting up your PC
Transferring Files and Settings
New Computer
Old Computer
Demo - Easy Transfer Wizard (Old Computer)
Demo - Easy Transfer Wizard (New Computer)
Program Defaults
Default Programs
Customizing Settings (Protocols)
Turning Components on/off
Demo - Turning Components on/off
Dial-Up and Internet Access
Setting Default Connections
Windows Mail
Demo - Windows Mail
Setting up a Printer
Connecting to a Network Printer
Demo - Connecting to a Network Printer
Setting up Hardware
Setting up Manually

Chapter 2 – Networking

Networking
Connecting to Networked PC’s
Other Methods
Exploring the Network
Demo - Exploring the Network
Sharing Files
Sharing Files Cont.
Sharing Folders
Sharing Printers
Demo - Sharing Printers
Connecting to Network Folders
VPN and other Outside Networks
Public Wireless Networks
Connect to Secure Network
Ad-hoc Networks
Network Meetings
Joining Network Meeting
Meeting Options
Network Projectors

Chapter 3 - Customizing Your PC

Customizing Your PC
Desktop Background
Themes and Aero
Screen Saver
Demo - Screen Saver
Mouse
Taskbar
Taskbar Notification Area
Moving the Taskbar
Customize the Desktop
Demo - Customize the Start Menu

Chapter 4 – Security

Security
User Groups
Administrator Group
Standard Group
Guest Group
Passwords
User Accounts and Account Access
Demo - User Accounts and Account Access
Protecting your Account
Monitoring Security Settings
Windows Update
Windows Firewall
Demo - Windows Firewall and Windows Update
User Account Control
Parental Controls
Restrict Access on Computer
Internet Explorer Security
Demo - Internet Explorer Security
Windows Media Player Safety
Email Viruses
Demo - Email Viruses

Chapter 5 - Managing Vista

Managing Vista
MSCONFIG
Date and Time
Changing the Display
Windows Status
Demo - Windows Status
System Information
Reliability and Performance Monitor
Task Manager
Performance Options
Indexing Options
Memory Diagnostic Tool
Windows Firewall
System Configuration and Ready Boost
Power Options
Demo - Power Options
Presentation Settings (Windows Mobility Center)
Startup Programs
Maintain Computer Hard Disks
Extra Software Downloads
Removing Programs
Starting up and Troubleshooting
Fixing System Problems
Computer Management
Demo - Computer Management
Spyware
Remote Assistance – Get Help
Remote Assistance – Give Help
Backing up Files
Restoring Files
Upgrading Vista
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