Supporting Windows XP Professional

Objectives: This course is designed to help experienced IT staff find their way around this Operating System from Microsoft.
It considers both stand-alone computers, and computers which are attached to a domain.

Pre Requisites: Attendees should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and PC Support.

Duration: 2 days

The topics covered are as follows:

1 Introducing Windows XP
• Fresh Visual Design
• Professional or Home Edition

2 Installing Windows XP
• Clean Install, Upgrade, Dual Boot
• All about Activation
• Unattended Installations / SYSPREP

3 After Windows XP Starts-Up
• The Start-up Process
• Adding the Recovery Console
• Windows Update / Service Packs

4 The Windows XP Interface
• Start Menu and Taskbar
• New-look Windows Explorer
• Streamlined Control Panel

5 Controlling Access to Windows XP
• The Welcome Screen
• New Account Types
• Fast User Switching

6 Securing Files and Folders
• Simple File Sharing
• Making your own Files Private
• Sharing Folders and Printers

7 Administrative Tools
• Computer Management Console
• Event Viewer
• Auditing Security

8 Users and Groups
• The Classic User Accounts screen
• Creating Users and Groups

9 Working in the Registry
• Understanding the Structure
• Avoiding mishaps
• Using Registry Editor

10 Using Advanced Permissions
• Turning Simple File Sharing Off
• NTFS Permissions
• Taking Ownership

11 Encrypting and Sharing
• How to Encrypt a Folder
• Backing up Your Certificates
• Classic Sharing Model

12 Disk Management
• Disk Management Console
• Disk Quotas / Mounted Volumes

13 Working with a Windows Domain
• Differences from a Workgroup
• Joining a Domain
• Finding Files, Printers and Users

14 Recovering after a Crash
• Missing Start-up Files
• Running Recovery Console
• Advanced Options Menu
• Using System Restore

microcomputing serves the Tyne & Wear, Northeast England region, with software training courses arranged for all types of companies in Sunderland, Washington, Gateshead and Newcastle as well as County Durham, Northumberland and the Teeside area with courses for organisations in Middlesbrough, Darlington and Stockton.