Microsoft Windows Vista Tutorials [VTC]

Title: Microsoft Windows Vista
Author: Eric Butow
SKU: 33741
ISBN: 1-933736-64-X
Release Date: 2007-02-05
Duration: 5 hrs / 149 lessons
Compatibility: Win Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS X, Linux


Windows Vista is Microsoft's latest Operating system. New features of the system include set up ease, more security and reliability, and compatibility with the widest range of software, devices, and services. Windows Vista contains a number of new security features including built in firewall and spam F-i-l-t-e-r. Windows Vista also has a new design with a high ends graphical user interface and new desktop features. VTC Author Eric Butow, guides users through the basics of the new and updated features of this major operating system upgrade


Course Outline :


Introduction
About This CD (02:26)
New in Windows Vista (02:33)
Overview of Windows Vista (02:46)
Logging On (01:41)
The Welcome Center (01:52)
Security Features (01:43)
Logging Off (02:15)

The Windows Desktop
Icons (02:24)
The Taskbar (01:35)
The Start Menu (01:52)
The Windows Sidebar (02:06)
Using Gadgets (02:11)
Starting A Program (01:52)
Parts of a Window (02:37)
Getting From One Window Level to Another (02:32)
Accessing Built-In Folders (01:47)
Search from the Start Menu (01:31)
Finding Assistance & Troubleshooting (02:38)

Personalizing Windows
Access the Personalization Window (01:26)
Change the Window Color & Appearance (01:50)
Choose the Desk top Background (02:02)
Set the Screen Saver (02:36)
Change Your Sounds (01:52)
Mouse Pointers (02:01)
Change the Theme (01:36)
Adjust the Display Settings (02:27)
Change Desktop Icons (02:38)
Adjust the Font Size (01:25)
Connect to a Projector (01:51)
Customize the Taskbar & Start Menu (03:13)
Change Folder Options (02:07)
Increase Windows Accessibility (02:24)
Add or Remove a Font (01:41)
Change the Date & Time (02:46)
Turn Windows Features On & Off (01:47)

Installing & Uninstalling Software
View Installed Programs (01:34)
Installing a Program from a CD or DVD (01:34)
Get New Programs from Windows Marketplace (01:39)
Manage Programs with Digital Locker (01:39)
Uninstall a Program (01:31)
View Installed Updates (01:50)
Run an Older Program in Windows Vista (03:20)
Install Windows Updates (01:26)
Install Optional Vista & Driver Updates (02:29)

Adding & Removing Hardware
Automatic Installation (01:55)
Add a USB Device (01:22)
Add or Remove a Printer (02:01)
Install Printer Drivers (01:55)
Add a Second Monitor (01:36)
Set up a Bluetooth Device (01:23)
Disable or Uninstall Hardware (02:07)

Build a Network
Open the Network & Sharing Center (01:41)
Connect to a Network (02:02)
Setup a Connection or Network (01:51)
Manage Network Connections (02:59)
Manage a Wireless Network (02:53)
Diagnose & Repair Network Connections (02:15)
Connect with People Near Me (01:59)
Synchronize with Other Devices (01:43)
Setup Offline Files (02:47)
Switching Users (00:57)

Maintaining Security
Turn User Account Control On & Off (01:31)
Access the Security Center (01:37)
Change Security Center Settings (01:42)
Set Up the Windows Firewall (02:36)
Update Windows (01:25)
Scan for Spyware Using Windows Defender (02:11)
Change Internet Security Settings (03:37)
Delete Browser History & Cookies (02:20)
Manage Browser Add-Ons (01:26)
Establish Parental Controls (03:45)
Encrypt Data on Your Hard Drive (02:12)
Setting File & Folder Security (01:43)

Adding Users & Changing User Data
Access the User Accounts Window (00:57)
Change Your Account Type (01:26)
Change Your Password (01:34)
Remove Your Password (00:57)
Change Your Picture (01:20)
Change Your Account Name (01:51)
Add or Remove Another Account (01:52)
Configure User Profiles (01:33)

Maintaining & Monitoring Windows Vista
Opening the System & Maintenance Window (01:25)
Find the Version of Windows (01:04)
View System Information (03:00)
View Hardware & Update Device Drivers (02:38)
Check Updates & Set Automatic Updates (02:00)
Change Your Power Options (03:09)
View Problem Reports & Solutions (02:18)
Improve Your System Performance (02:40)
View Computer & Hard Drive Information (01:12)
Free Up Hard Drive Space (01:54)
Defragment Your Hard Drive (02:16)
Create & Format Hard Drive Partitions (03:37)
Backup & Restore Your System (02:47)
Create a Password Reset Disk (02:01)
Manage User Names & Passwords (02:13)
Manage File Encryption Certificates (02:25)
View Event Logs (02:49)
Schedule Tasks (03:43)

Using Windows Explorer
Opening the Windows Explorer Window (01:41)
The Address Bar & Breadcrumbs (01:51)
The Toolbar (02:13)
Window Panes (01:37)
Opening the Menu Bar (00:59)
Selecting Files (02:57)
Viewing File Properties & Meta information (03:04)
Zipping & Packing Files (02:29)
Customizing File & Folder Views (03:11)

Searching
Searching from the Start Menu (01:54)
Searching in a Window (02:23)
Opening the Search Window from the Start Menu (02:14)
Searching in Internet Explorer (02:39)
Advanced Searching (04:05)
Changing Searching & Indexing Options (03:16)

Using Windows Media Player
Opening Windows Media Player (01:48)
Viewing Your Library (02:37)
Create a Playlist (01:56)
Rip an Audio CD (01:40)
Burn a CD (01:40)
Synchronize with an External Device (02:27)
Browse URGE & Other Online Music Stores (02:05)
Change Media Player Options (01:46)

Viewing Photos & Videos
Open Windows Photo Gallery (01:10)
The Toolbar (01:17)
The Window Panes (02:14)
Change Views (01:53)
Add a Photo Tag & Caption (01:36)
Add & Change Ratings (01:28)
View Photo File Properties (01:53)
Fixing a Photo (02:12)
Viewing Your Photo Album (01:27)
Opening the Videos Folder (00:53)
View Video File Properties (02:01)
Running a Video Full Screen (01:07)
Make & Edit a Movie in Windows Movie Maker (03:02)

Using Internet Explorer 7
Opening Internet Explorer 7 (01:43)
The Address Bar (01:47)
The Toolbar (01:40)
View the Menu & Links Bars (01:41)
Open a New Tab (02:59)
Add a Favorite (02:09)
Open a Favorite (01:07)
Change & Go to Your Home Page (01:23)
View Your History (00:58)
Send a Page or Link by E-Mail (01:44)
Change Internet Options (02:46)
Change Your Search Engine (02:22)

Course Wrap Up
Conclusion (01:39)

Credits
About This Author (00:36)

have fun


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