Course
Skills Expanded
Windows Client Administration Fundamentals
In this course, we'll look at configuring, managing, and troubleshooting both Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 PCs.
What you'll learn
PCs are a hugely varied and complicated system of devices, apps, configuration, and security problems that are all massively compounded the moment you let somebody actually use them. In this course, you'll learn how to configure, manage, and troubleshoot all aspects of the Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 operating systems, how to assist users with their issues, and how to create dependable, stable, and robust PCs that will aid productivity and operate reliably.
Table of contents
Installing Software and Managing Compatibility
44mins
Installing and Managing Devices and Printers
56mins
- Introduction 2m
- The Devices and Printers Panel 7m
- Adding Printers in the Devices and Printers Panel 9m
- Managing and Configuring Printers 9m
- Setting Different Default Printers for Different Networks 2m
- The Device Manager 5m
- Installing and Updating Hardware Devices 7m
- Installing Unidentifiable Hardware 3m
- Installing Legacy Hardware in Windows 4m
- Troubleshooting Hardware Problems 8m
Configuring Networking and Sharing
62mins
- Introduction 2m
- The Network and Sharing Center 6m
- Connecting to Network Resources 8m
- Connecting to and Managing Wireless Networks 2m
- Setting up New Network Connections 7m
- Managing Network Adapter Settings 11m
- Managing VPN and Workplace Join Connections 5m
- Setting up and Managing a HomeGroup 7m
- Sharing Files and Folders 4m
- Managing Advanced Sharing Settings 6m
- Troubleshooting and Repairing Network Problems 5m
Managing Web Browser Compatibilities and Virtualization
62mins
- Introduction 2m
- Managing Internet Explorer Updates 1m
- Managing and Configuring Internet Explorer Settings 15m
- Managing Plugins and Compatibility Settings in Internet Explorer 6m
- Securing Windows XP in Windows 7 'XP Mode' 11m
- Activating Hyper-V in Windows 8.1 Pro 2m
- Creating Virtual Switch Network Connections in Hyper-V 4m
- Creating a Virtual Machine in Hyper-V 5m
- Importing a Virtual Machine in Hyper-V 3m
- Managing Virtual Machine Settings in Hyper-V 3m
- Creating and Managing Checkpoints in Hyper-V 3m
- Booting Your PC from a Virtual Machine 8m
Configuring and Managing Windows Updates
19mins
Securing and Encrypting a PC
56mins
- Introduction 2m
- The Action Center 4m
- Windows Defender vs Windows Defender 3m
- The Windows Firewall 6m
- Windows SmartScreen 2m
- Using the Advanced Firewall 8m
- Group Policy Security Settings 4m
- Using the Encrypting File System (EFS) 7m
- Managing Your EFS Keys 5m
- Using BitLocker and BitLocker To Go 3m
- Changing BitLocker Settings in Group Policy 2m
- Using BitLocker to Encrypt Drives 4m
- Managing Encrypted Drives in BitLocker 3m
- Managing a Trusted Platform Module Chip 2m
- Recovering BitLocker Keys from a Microsoft Account 2m
Managing User Accounts, Group Policy, and Files
35mins
- Introduction 2m
- Creating and Managing User Accounts in Windows 7 4m
- Creating and Managing User Accounts in Windows 8.1 5m
- Managing Credentials in Windows 3m
- Managing Log-in Settings in Windows 3m
- Using Group Policy to Control Users 5m
- Useful Group Policy Settings for Managing Users 3m
- Control Panel Canonical Names for Group Policy 3m
- Setting and Managing File and Folder Permissions 5m
- Taking Ownership of Files and Folders 3m
Configuring Windows and the Registry
52mins
- Introduction 2m
- Personalizing Your Desktop Experience 3m
- Customizing the Windows Display Options 3m
- Configuring Windows Color Management 2m
- Changing Time, Date, and Regional Options 3m
- Customizing the Folder Options 3m
- Managing the Search Indexing Options 2m
- Additional Customization Controls in Windows 2m
- Customizing the Taskbar and Start Menu 3m
- Managing Customization Using Group Policy 3m
- Managing Your Default Programs in Windows 3m
- Changing Your PC's AutoPlay Settings 2m
- Setting Program Access and Computer Defaults 1m
- Using the Ease of Access Options 5m
- Setting Parental Controls in Windows 7 4m
- Setting Family Safety in Windows 8 5m
- An Introduction to the Windows Registry 6m
Assisting Users with PC and Windows Problems
67mins
- Introduction 3m
- Using the Automated Troubleshooters 4m
- Using System Restore to Roll Back Changes to the OS 4m
- Running System Restore from the Windows 7 Boot Options Menu 2m
- Running System Restore from the Windows 8.1 Startup Menu 2m
- Creating a System Repair Disc in Windows 7 1m
- Creating a Recovery Drive in Windows 8.1 2m
- Viewing the Windows Reliability History 4m
- Managing Startup Programs in Windows 3m
- Initiating a Remote Assistance Request in Windows 4m
- Using Windows Remote Assistance 4m
- Using the Problem Steps Recorder 5m
- Starting Windows in Safe Mode 4m
- Using the Minimal Boot Mode in Windows 3m
- Connecting to PCs Using Remote Desktop 4m
- The Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool 5m
- Solving Problems with Drive Letter Conflicts 3m
- Talking Users Through the Event Viewer 7m
- Finding the Windows Log Files 3m
About the author
Mike is a current Microsoft MVP awardee, and was first awarded in 2011. He is a recognized technical expert in the Windows desktop and troubleshooting with more than twenty books published, including Windows 10 Troubleshooting (second edition), Troubleshooting and Supporting Windows 11, and The Green IT Guide. Can be contacted on Twitter/X @MikeHalsey, BlueSky @MikeHalsey.bsky.social and Mastodon @[email protected]