Course Title: Windows XP Essential Training
In this training course you will learn the basics of Microsoft Windows XP. The course is intended for people who are new to Windows XP, or upgrading from a previous version of Windows, and want to get up to speed quickly with this powerful and popular operating system. It covers skills that can be applied in both the Professional and Home editions of Microsoft Windows XP

Course Title: Windows XP Essential Training
Duration: 4 hours of 1 hourly lessons, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly
Cost: £35 per lesson, per hour.
Where: We like to vist at home and training can take place on your own PC running Microsoft Word.

Pre-requisites: None - Basic keyboard and PC skills are part of the course.

Please note all our computer courses are bespoke. Although it states the course duration times below, please remember this is an indication only.

You may choose to take as few a number or many lessons, covering options from the catergories as listed below. The duration of each course is a guide only.

Course contents

Getting Started
windows overview
the desktop
the start menu
the taskbar
the recycle bin
the help system
creating user accounts
log off/switch users
standby/shutdown

Files & Folders
my computer
windows explorer
folder views
folder options
creating files/folders
copying/moving files
creating shortcuts
search companion

Working with Programs
using programs
adding/removing programs
windows components
task manager

Working with Hardware
modifying mouse/keyboard
working with scanners
working with printers
working with digital cameras

Internet & Networking
creating connections
local area networks
FTP connections
window messenger
internet explorer
outlook express

Working with Digital Files
get media player 9
using media player 9
rip music from a CD
burn music to a CD
customizing media player 9
working with digital images

Customizing Windows
change color/resolution
working with themes
using screen savers
changing appearance
changing desktop
customize the taskbar

Windows Maintenance
windows update
disk cleanup
disk defragmente