Windows 7 for Beginners

Video description

This Microsoft Windows 7 Tutorial Video is narrated by long time author and expert trainer Tony Northup. Covering over 7 hours this training video takes an in-depth look at Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 7.

Starting with the basics of installation, Tony guides you through the setup, and use of the most important features of Windows 7. Tony covers topics such as the taskbar, notification area, creating and navigating folders, Internet Explorer 8, Media Player, and much more, making this a completely comprehensive look at the most exciting Microsoft operating system to date.

By the conclusion of this video based training course, you will be capable of installing, customizing and using this operating system with confidence, the self-paced nature of this tutorial allows users of all levels to quickly learn Windows 7 no matter what their prior experience .

Table of contents

  1. Introduction
    1. What You Will Learn 00:03:50
    2. Whats New In Windows 7 00:00:49
  2. Upgrading to Windows 7
    1. Is My Computer Ready 00:06:19
    2. Using the Easy Transfer Wizard in XP 00:04:49
    3. Installing Windows 7 Over XP Part 1 00:04:26
    4. Installing Windows 7 Over XP Part 2 00:02:28
    5. Upgrading Vista to Windows 7 Part 1 00:03:13
    6. Upgrading Vista to Windows 7 Part 2 00:01:55
  3. The Windows 7 Taskbar and User Interface
    1. Taskbar 00:05:41
    2. Start Menu 00:02:51
    3. Notification Area 00:04:00
    4. Desktop 00:05:01
    5. Gadgets 00:02:25
    6. Working With Windows 00:01:35
    7. Using Aero 00:03:17
  4. Windows Explorer
    1. Navigating Folders 00:02:36
    2. Creating Folders 00:01:00
    3. Changing Views 00:06:07
    4. Opening Files 00:02:32
    5. Creating Files 00:02:16
    6. Selecting Files, Deleting Files, and Using the Recycle Bin 00:03:01
    7. Moving and Copying Files 00:03:55
    8. Adding Shortcuts 00:02:45
    9. Searching 00:02:11
    10. 0Using Libraries 00:02:16
  5. Using Media
    1. Windows Media Player Part 1 00:04:22
    2. Windows Media Player Part 2 00:10:12
    3. Windows Media Center Part 1 00:01:15
    4. Windows Media Center Part 2 00:10:29
    5. Copying Pictures From Your Camera 00:02:22
    6. Browsing Photos With Windows Explorer 00:05:37
  6. Built-in Applications
    1. Wordpad 00:13:21
    2. Paint 00:05:18
    3. Calculator 00:04:00
    4. Sticky Note 00:01:10
    5. Games 00:04:31
  7. System Settings
    1. Volume 00:02:05
    2. Uninstalling Programs 00:01:56
    3. Accessibility Options 00:05:20
    4. Startup Programs 00:02:53
    5. Logging On Automatically 00:01:37
    6. ReadyBoost 00:04:07
  8. Networking
    1. Connecting to a Wired Network 00:01:27
    2. Connecting to a Wireless Network 00:03:23
    3. Sharing Files With HomeGroups 00:02:56
  9. Security
    1. Windows Update 00:08:37
    2. Windows Defender 00:08:29
    3. Managing Users 00:08:10
    4. Family Safety 00:09:21
    5. Sharing Folders on a Computer 00:04:49
    6. Encrypting Files Part 1 00:06:13
    7. Encrypting Files Part 2 00:05:39
    8. Encrypting Files Part 3 00:02:48
    9. Encrypting Files Part 4 00:01:12
    10. Encrypting Files Part 5 00:01:03
    11. Encrypting Files Part 6 00:01:17
  10. Printing
    1. Printing 00:04:29
    2. Sharing and Network Printers 00:03:00
  11. Backing Up and Restoring Your Important Files
    1. Scheduling Backups 00:04:06
    2. Restoring Files Part 1 00:06:36
    3. Restoring Files Part 2 00:01:52
    4. Burning CDs and DVDs 00:02:16
    5. Online Backups 00:01:51
  12. Browsing the Web
    1. What's New in Internet Explorer 8 00:04:19
    2. Searching 00:03:19
    3. Using Favorites 00:03:58
    4. Using the History 00:02:21
    5. Using RSS 00:02:49
    6. Using InPrivate Browsing and Filtering 00:03:52
    7. Managing Add-ons 00:03:47
    8. Internet Explorer Tips and Tricks 00:05:28
  13. Troubleshooting
    1. Low Disk Space 00:07:13
    2. Fixing a Computer That Won't Start 00:07:17
    3. Recovering From Malware 00:13:02
    4. Troubleshooting Performance Problems 00:08:56
    5. Task Manager 00:06:22
    6. Hardware That Doesn't Work 00:02:49
    7. Recording Problems 00:02:31
    8. Other Troubleshooting Tools Part 1 00:02:54
    9. Other Troubleshooting Tools Part 2 00:04:33
  14. Systems Administration
    1. Configuring a New Hard Disk 00:01:41
    2. Customizing the Appearance of Windows 00:05:23
    3. Configuring Your Mouse 00:03:47
    4. Power Settings 00:07:18
    5. Setting Time, Date, and Time Zone 00:01:41
    6. Configuring the Language 00:02:57
    7. Customizing the Explorer Interface 00:07:57
    8. Customizing the User Interface 00:07:22
    9. Enabling and Using Remote Desktop 00:05:05
  15. Summary
    1. About the Author 00:00:44
    2. Goodbye 00:00:19

Product information

  • Title: Windows 7 for Beginners
  • Author(s):
  • Release date: February 2010
  • Publisher(s): Infinite Skills
  • ISBN: 9780981317045