Windows & File Management
Using Windows XP

1 Day

Course Description

This instructor-led course, through lecture and hands-on exploration, will introduce students to the Windows XP environment and concepts required to work with other Windows programs. The course will also introduce you to file management concepts and demonstrate how you can use Windows Explorer to establish a filing system and keep your files organized.

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Windows Basics

What is Windows?

Working with the Desktop, Taskbar, Start Menu, and Icons

Mouse Terms

Working with Programs and Manipulating Windows

Starting and Exiting Programs

Reviewing a Program Window

Working with Minimize, Maximize & Restore

Customizing the Size of the Window

Moving a Window

Using Menus & Understanding Dialog Boxes

Saving a File and Naming Conventions

Using Online Help

Running Multiple Programs and Sharing Information

Starting Additional Programs

Switching Between Programs

Copying and Pasting Information Between Programs

Customizing the Environment

Adjusting Mouse Settings

Customizing Display Options

Setting the Computer’s Date and Time

Customizing the Taskbar

Creating and Working with Shortcuts

Creating Shortcuts on the Desktop

Organizing Shortcuts on the Start Menu

Creating and Using Folders on the Desktop

Arranging Shortcuts on the Desktop

Using the Documents Menu

Placing Shortcuts in the StartUp Folder

File Management Basics

Starting Windows Explorer

Understanding Files, Folders, and Drives

Understanding Local and Network Drives

Navigating Between the Different Drives and Folders

Customizing the View

Sorting the File Listing

Understanding the 3-letter File Extensions

Displaying DOS Paths and File Extensions

Understanding File Extensions

Tips When E-mailing Files

Opening a File from Within Windows Explorer

Using Multiple Windows in Explorer

Organizing Files in Windows Explorer

Creating New Folders

Renaming Folders and/or Files

Moving and Copying Files

Selecting Multiple Files

Working with Floppy Disks

Floppy Disk Drives

Deleting Files or Folders

Undeleting Files in the Recycle Bin

Viewing and Changing File Properties

Finding Files by Name, Date, or Content

Organizing Files Within an Application

Displaying the Open Dialog Box

Navigating Among Different Drives or Folders

Using the Favorites Folder

Customizing the View

Renaming, Sorting, Moving, Copying & Deleting Files

Shutting Down the Computer