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Northwest Missouri State University

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Windows XP

To schedule a computer training course contact Client Computing at: tab@nwmissouri.edu or kdt@nwmissouri.edu.

Note: Please include your name, contact information and training request with your message.

  1. Fundamentals
    1. Covers the "bare bones" basics about learning to start your computer and load Windows
  2. Working with a window
    1. Explains how to manage the windows and programs on the screen
  3. Working with a Windows program
    1. How to control programs such as Wordpad using menus and toolbars
  4. Working with files and folders
    1. Explains how to organize your computer by creating, deleting, copying and moving files and folders
  5. Customizing the taskbar and desktop
    1. Customize the taskbar and desktop so that they work best for you
  6. Customizing Windows
    1. Change settings that control how Windows looks and sounds
  7. The free programs
    1. Covers programs, such as WordPad, NotePad, Calculator, Media player, Movie Maker and Paint, that are installed with Windows
  8. Optimizing and maintaining your computer
    1. Maintaining your computer including adding and removing software, installing printers and adding new hardware
  9. Exploring the Internet
    1. Learn how to connect to the Internet, surf the web and send/receive email