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Windows Operating System Fundamentals: Install and Configure

by Ken Mauldin

This course is designed to start the foundation with Microsoft Windows desktop operating system by learning solid skills to build your IT future upon.

What you'll learn

More and more computers have become a part of our everyday life. We use them at work, home, and school. Most home and businesses use Microsoft Operating Systems as their primary operating system for both workstations and servers. It is important to have a basic foundation of how to install, upgrade, and configure Windows whether you are new to the IT field or just looking to learn the basics for your home computer. This course is designed to start the foundation with Microsoft Windows desktop operating system by learning solid skills to build your IT future upon.

Table of contents

Introduction to Windows
41mins
Windows 7 Installation
41mins
Upgrading to Windows 7
42mins
Configuring Windows Desktop
66mins
Additional Configuration
58mins
Managing Devices
31mins
Installing and Configuring Print Devices
36mins
Managing Windows Services
32mins
Native Applications and Tools
26mins
Managing Applications
31mins
Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode
22mins

About the author

Ken Mauldin

Ken has over 30 years of IT experience. In his career he has worked as a NetWare Admin, Windows Admin, Senior Support Engineer, Trainer, and Consultant. Along his path Ken has also earned a number of certifications across the board.

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