Windows XP Weekend Crash Course
by John Nicholson
Category: Computers

Get up to speed on Windows XP - in a weekend! The big day is Monday. The day you get to show off what you know about Windows XP. The problem is, you're not really up to speed. Maybe it's been a while since you used the Windows operating system. Perhaps you're interested in the enhancements that have been made to the software. Or maybe you just like a challenge. In any event, we've got a solution for you - Windows XP Weekend Crash Course. Open the book Friday evening and on Sunday afternoon, after completing 30 fast, focused sessions, you'll be able to dive right in and use the dozens of tips that are useful on an everyday basis. It's as simple as that. The Curriculum Friday Evening: 4 Sessions, 2 Hours * Introducing Windows XP * Windows XP Installation * Windows XP Operating System * Letting Windows Help You Saturday Morning: 6 Sessions, 3 Hours * Using the Control Panel * Accessory Basics * Advanced Accessories * Basic Desktop Customization * Advanced Desktop Customization * File and Folder Basics Afternoon: 6 Sessions, 3 Hours * Advanced File and Folder Operations * The My Documents Folder * Printing * Networking * Internet Explorer Basics * Advanced Internet Tasks Saturday, cont. Evening: 4 Sessions, 2 Hours * Managing Your Computer * Disaster Recovery * Using Outlook Express * Instant Messaging Sunday Morning: 6 Sessions, 3 Hours * Mastering Media * Adding and Configuring Hardware * Sharing Resources * Updating Windows XP * Controlling the Windows Task Manager * Auditing Computer Efficiency Afternoon: 4 Sessions, 2 Hours * Managing Users and User Rights * Protecting Your Computer from Viruses * Basic Troubleshooting * Where to Go from Here