Customizing Windows 7

Overview/Description
Windows 7, Microsoft's newest operating system, enables users to customize their Windows experience by modifying and adjusting many of the features that Windows 7 provides. Using Windows 7, you can change the programs that appear on the Start menu and taskbar, and how they appear, which ensures quicker access to features and programs you use most. Windows 7 also provides different desktop themes and gadgets to personalize and enhance the Windows 7 interface. This course introduces customization in Windows 7 and provides detailed instructions that enables you to customize the desktop, Start menu and taskbar. So instead of working with the generic Windows 7 interface, you can work in a customized way that improves your productivity and user experience.

Target Audience
End users either new to Windows, new to Windows 7, or who need to brush up on their basic Windows 7 skills

Expected Duration (hours)
1.0

Lesson Objectives

Customizing Windows 7

personalize the desktop

personalize your desktop with Windows 7 gadgets

customize the Start menu

customize the taskbar

customize the desktop

add a gadget to the desktop

customize the Start menu

customize the taskbar