TECH 101-Windows Basics

About the Class:

The focus of this course is the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.  The purpose of this course is to present the basic features of the OS, and help you get comfortable using it.  This is a hands-on class.

What You’ll Learn:

Upon completion of this class, participants will:

• Start Up and Login – Logout and Restart or Shut Down.
• Navigate the Operating System (OS) .
• Open, close and move between multiple applications .
• Manage files, folders and shortcuts (create, save, copy, move, delete, name, rename, modify folder display options).
• Apply good file management techniques (organizing files, backing up).
• Use the Search feature to locate files.
• Open and view the Task List.
• Identify local and network drives using My Computer.
• Identify different file formats and extensions with related applications.
• Utilize the Windows Help System.
• Change  / customize the look of the desktop or taskbar.
• Use the control panel to check or change settings.
• Install or Uninstall software.
• Add or remove items from the Startup Folder.
• Add, choose, or change default printer (local or network).
• Use maintenance tools (defrag, scan disk, virus scan, updates).
• Access  support resources (web pages, help desk).

What You Need to Know:

• Basic keyboarding and mouse skills are recommended.

If you don’t have those skills, consider first taking the workshop: