Video Syllabus
Windows XP Overview
System Requirements
What has changed since Win 98
Making XP look like Win 98
Creating a user account
Changing the name of your user account
Changing the user account picture
Changing the account type
Creating password
Preventing lost passwords
Desktop Videos
Using the basic Windows colors
Changing the color of the desktop
Increasing the size of your desktop
Adding/removing wallpaper to the desktop
Changing visual effects
Changing the font sizes
Adding/removing screen savers
Changing the appearance or theme
Right clicking while on the desktop
Adding icons and removing icons
Right clicking on icons
Renaming icons
Taskbar Videos
Customizing the taskbar
Locking the toolbar
Right clicking on the taskbar
Adding/removing short cuts to the quick launch
Changing the clock settings in the system tray
Hiding the taskbar
Adding a toolbar to the task bar
Adjusting taskbar options
Changing quick menu display
Start Menu Videos
Adding/Removing shortcuts to the program menu
The favorites menu
Clearing the list of recent programs
Clearing the list of recent documents
Displaying links or menus
The top of the start menu
Using the Find option
Using the Run function
Shut down options
Moving items up or down the programs list
Control Panel Videos
Introduction to the control panel
Viewing information about your hardware
Adding printers
Adding hardware
Removing hardware
Adding software
Removing software
Changing your mouse settings
Setting your energy preferences
Changing accessibility options
Setting folder options
Looking at file types
Windows Explorer Videos
Introduction to Windows Explorer
Moving windows explorer up in the programs list
View explorer as a web page
Creating folders
Rename folders
Change Folder views
Customizing Folders
Adding icons to the desktop
Maintenance Videos
Viewing and emptying the recycle bin
Adding components from the WinXP CD
Setting up Automatic updates
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
Using Disk Cleanup
Backing Up the System
Administrative Tools (system adjustments)
Administrative Tools (advanced settings)
Dr. Watson
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