Up and Running with Microsoft Windows XP

Overview/Description
To describe how to install and configure hardware, configure networking, and optimize Windows XP

Target Audience
First-time computer users; first-time users of Windows operating systems; students with a basic knowledge of other Windows products seeking an introduction to Windows XP

Prerequisites
No prerequisites

Expected Duration (hours)
4.0

Lesson Objectives

Up and Running with Microsoft Windows XP

install and configure hardware devices.

describe how to configure non-Plug and Play devices and how to use Device Manager.

use the Add Hardware Wizard to add a new hardware device.

install and configure a printer in Windows XP.

connect to a printer, print a file, check on the printing of a file, and pause and resume the printing of a file.

configure printer settings.

explain basic home or small business networking concepts.

configure a home or small business network using Microsoft Windows XP.

set up and configure a simple home or small business network using Microsoft Windows XP.

describe how to maintain Windows XP.

protect data in Windows XP.

use Windows Update and Task Scheduler, and change the virtual memory and background and foreground applications.