Author: Eric Butow
Duration: 5 hrs / 149 lessons
Compatibility: Win Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS X, Linux

Win_dows Vista is Micro_soft's latest Operating system. New features of the system include set up ease, more security and reliability, and compatibility with the widest range of software, devices, and services. Win_dows Vista contains a number of new security features including built in firewall and spam filter. Win_dows Vista also has a new design with a high ends graphical user interface and new desktop features. VTC Author Eric Butow, guides users through the basics of the new and updated features of this major operating system upgrade

Introduction

About This CD (02:26)
New in Win_dows Vista (02:33)
Overview of Win_dows Vista (02:46)
Logging On (01:41)
The Welcome Center (01:52)
Security Features (01:43)
Logging Off (02:15)

The Win_dows Desktop

Icons (02:24)
The Taskbar (01:35)
The Start Menu (01:52)
The Win_dows Sidebar (02:06)
Using Gadgets (02:11)
Starting A Program (01:52)
Parts of a Win_dow (02:37)
Getting From One Win_dow Level to Another (02:32)
Accessing Built-In Folders (01:47)
Search from the Start Menu (01:31)
Finding Assistance & Troubleshooting (02:38)

Personalizing Win_dows

Access the Personalization Win_dow (01:26)
Change the Win_dow Color & Appearance (01:50)
Choose the Desk top Background (02:02)
Set the Screen Saver (02:36)
Change Your Sounds (01:52)
Mouse Pointers (02:01)
Change the Theme (01:36)
Adjust the Display Settings (02:27)
Change Desktop Icons (02:38)
Adjust the Font Size (01:25)
Connect to a Projector (01:51)
Customize the Taskbar & Start Menu (03:13)
Change Folder Options (02:07)
Increase Win_dows Accessibility (02:24)
Add or Remove a Font (01:41)
Change the Date & Time (02:46)
Turn Win_dows Features On & Off (01:47)

Installing & Uninstalling Software

View Installed Programs (01:34)
Installing a Program from a CD or DVD (01:34)
Get New Programs from Win_dows Marketplace (01:39)
Manage Programs with Digital Locker (01:39)
Uninstall a Program (01:31)
View Installed Updates (01:50)
Run an Older Program in Win_dows Vista (03:20)
Install Win_dows Updates (01:26)
Install Optional Vista & Driver Updates (02:29)

Adding & Removing Hardware

Automatic Installation (01:55)
Add a USB Device (01:22)
Add or Remove a Printer (02:01)
Install Printer Drivers (01:55)
Add a Second Monitor (01:36)
Set up a Bluetooth Device (01:23)
Disable or Uninstall Hardware (02:07)

Build a Network

Open the Network & Sharing Center (01:41)
Connect to a Network (02:02)
Setup a Connection or Network (01:51)
Manage Network Connections (02:59)
Manage a Wireless Network (02:53)
Diagnose & Repair Network Connections (02:15)
Connect with People Near Me (01:59)
Synchronize with Other Devices (01:43)
Setup Offline Files (02:47)
Switching Users (00:57)

Maintaining Security

Turn User Account Control On & Off (01:31)
Access the Security Center (01:37)
Change Security Center Settings (01:42)
Set Up the Win_dows Firewall (02:36)
Update Win_dows (01:25)
Scan for Spyware Using Win_dows Defender (02:11)
Change Internet Security Settings (03:37)
Delete Browser History & Cookies (02:20)
Manage Browser Add-Ons (01:26)
Establish Parental Controls (03:45)
Encrypt Data on Your Hard Drive (02:12)
Setting File & Folder Security (01:43)

Adding Users & Changing User Data

Access the User Accounts Win_dow (00:57)
Change Your Account Type (01:26)
Change Your Password (01:34)
Remove Your Password (00:57)
Change Your Picture (01:20)
Change Your Account Name (01:51)
Add or Remove Another Account (01:52)
Configure User Profiles (01:33)

Maintaining & Monitoring Win_dows Vista

Opening the System & Maintenance Win_dow (01:25)
Find the Version of Win_dows (01:04)
View System Information (03:00)
View Hardware & Update Device Drivers (02:38)
Check Updates & Set Automatic Updates (02:00)
Change Your Power Options (03:09)
View Problem Reports & Solutions (02:18)
Improve Your System Performance (02:40)
View Computer & Hard Drive Information (01:12)
Free Up Hard Drive Space (01:54)
Defragment Your Hard Drive (02:16)
Create & Format Hard Drive Partitions (03:37)
Backup & Restore Your System (02:47)
Create a Password Reset Disk (02:01)
Manage User Names & Passwords (02:13)
Manage File Encryption Certificates (02:25)
View Event Logs (02:49)
Schedule Tasks (03:43)

Using Win_dows Explorer

Opening the Win_dows Explorer Win_dow (01:41)
The Address Bar & Breadcrumbs (01:51)
The Toolbar (02:13)
Win_dow Panes (01:37)
Opening the Menu Bar (00:59)
Selecting Files (02:57)
Viewing File Properties & Meta information (03:04)
Zipping & Packing Files (02:29)
Customizing File & Folder Views (03:11)

Searching

Searching from the Start Menu (01:54)
Searching in a Win_dow (02:23)
Opening the Search Win_dow from the Start Menu (02:14)
Searching in Internet Explorer (02:39)
Advanced Searching (04:05)
Changing Searching & Indexing Options (03:16)

Using Win_dows Media Player

Opening Win_dows Media Player (01:48)
Viewing Your Library (02:37)
Create a Playlist (01:56)
Rip an Audio CD (01:40)
Burn a CD (01:40)
Synchronize with an External Device (02:27)
Browse URGE & Other Online Music Stores (02:05)
Change Media Player Options (01:46)

Viewing Photos & Videos

Open Win_dows Photo Gallery (01:10)
The Toolbar (01:17)
The Win_dow Panes (02:14)
Change Views (01:53)
Add a Photo Tag & Caption (01:36)
Add & Change Ratings (01:28)
View Photo File Properties (01:53)
Fixing a Photo (02:12)
Viewing Your Photo Album (01:27)
Opening the Videos Folder (00:53)
View Video File Properties (02:01)
Running a Video Full Screen (01:07)
Make & Edit a Movie in Win_dows Movie Maker (03:02)

Using Internet Explorer 7

Opening Internet Explorer 7 (01:43)
The Address Bar (01:47)
The Toolbar (01:40)
View the Menu & Links Bars (01:41)
Open a New Tab (02:59)
Add a Favorite (02:09)
Open a Favorite (01:07)
Change & Go to Your Home Page (01:23)
View Your History (00:58)
Send a Page or Link by E-Mail (01:44)
Change Internet Options (02:46)
Change Your Search Engine (02:22)

Course Wrap Up

Conclusion (01:39)

Credits

About This Author (00:36)