Windows XP SP2 Basic, 2nd Edition Study Guide

1-4188-9062-6 © 2007 Publish date: April 20, 2006 170 pages

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Course ID:Windows-xp-sp2-basic-2nd-sg

Learn the basics of Windows XP Service Pack 2 by choosing from our selection of Microsoft computer training books. The Windows XP SP2 Basic study guide is a highly-rated course that ProCert Labs has awarded a rating of 4.7/5.0 for overall quality.

The Windows XP SP2 Basic courseware will teach you the fundamentals of using Windows XP (Service Pack 2) for maintaining your computer, getting Help, and browsing the Internet with Internet Explorer. You will learn about the Windows desktop along with how to use the Help and Support Center . You will also learn about navigating through the folder hierarchy, how to search for files with both My Computer and Windows Explorer, and how to use the Recycle Bin for managing files and folders.

The Windows XP SP2 Basic courseware is made up of seven units of self-directed study. You will also be able to participate in the included course activities that cover tasks such as how to create simple word processing documents and drawings, how to customize your Windows XP desktop, and how to browse the Internet.

You can use this courseware to learn the basics of Windows XP on your own without having to go back to school.

Course Objectives

By completing this course, you will be comfortable with using objects found on the Windows desktop, be able to use the Help and Support Center, navigate folders and perform searches with My Computer and Windows Explorer, use the Recycle Bin for file management, use WordPad and Paint for creating basic word processing documents and drawings, customize your desktop with shortcuts, use the Control Panel, and browse the Internet with Internet Explorer.

Course Contents

Unit 1 introduces Windows XP

• Windows XP's desktop
• The taskbar and Start menu
• Using the various window components

Unit 2 discusses XP's Help system

• XP's Help and Support Center
• Favorites and History lists

Unit 3 covers using My Computer

• Browsing with My Computer
• Exploring the folder hierarchy

Unit 4 discusses files and folders

• Creating files and folders
• Managing your files and folders
• Using floppy disks
• Using the Recycle Bin

Unit 5 covers WordPad and Paint

• Working with WordPad
• Working with Paint

Unit 6 discusses customizing Windows XP

• Creating and deleting shortcuts
• Using the Control Panel

Unit 7 covers using Internet Explorer

• The basics of Internet Explorer
• Web content
• How to shut down Windows XP