Navigating the Web and System Maintenance with Windows Vista

Overview/Description
Windows Vista ships with numerous new and improved management tools that allow the average user to easily secure and maintain their computer. Windows Vista also ships with Internet Explorer 7, which includes new features for browsing the Web, and protecting users from malicious web sites. This course discusses backup and restore features, including both file backups and complete system recovery options, as well as Windows Defender and Windows Firewall security features. Navigating the Web with Internet Explorer 7, subscribing to RSS feeds, and Internet Explorer security mechanisms are also discussed.

Target Audience
First-time computer users; first-time users of Windows operating systems; students with a basic knowledge of other Windows products seeking an introduction to Windows Vista.

Prerequisites
No prerequisites

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Navigating the Web and System Maintenance with Windows Vista

access a web page

use Internet Explorer

specify security settings

navigate and personalize Internet Explorer

set the security zone for a site

recognize the backup and restore options and back up or restore files

use Windows Security Center to protect your computer

scan for unwanted software

update your computer

use Vista's tools for optimizing disk performance

back up a file

perform a scan and optimize performance