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 Lesson 1 - Learning the Basics
         Working with Windows XP Features
          Starting Windows XP
          Exploring the Windows XP Desktop
          Using the Mouse
          Closing a Window
          Exploring the Start Menu
          Opening My Computer
          Working with Files and Folders
          Using Menu Commands

 Lesson 2 - Exploring Window Features
         Working with Window Sizes
         Minimizing and Restoring Windows

         Changing a Window's Size and Shape
         Scrolling Open Windows

 Lesson 3 - Using Programs
         Opening a Program from the Start Menu
         Working with Text
         Using a Dialog Box
         Saving a File to My Documents
         Closing a Program
         Opening a File from My Documents

 Lesson 4 - Working with View and Toolbars
         Using Views and Toolbars
         Displaying and Hiding the Status Bar
         Hiding and Displaying a Window Toolbar
         Using the Back and Forward Buttons
         Changing Views in a Window
         Sorting a Folder in the Details View
         Adding Columns to the Details View
         Arranging and Grouping Icons
         Changing Folder Options

 Lesson 5 - Organizing Files and Folders
         Using the Common Task Pane
         Using the Folders List
         Selecting Multiple Items
         Renaming a Folder or File
         Creating a New Folder
         Copying/Moving Files and Folders
         Copying/Moving with Drag and Drop
         Creating a Shortcut
         Deleting Files, Folders, or Shortcuts
         Using the Undo Feature
         Using Windows Explorer

 Lesson 6 - Working with Multimedia Files
         Customizing a Folder
         Working with Picture Tasks
         Using the Picture and Fax Viewer
         Opening the Windows Media Player
         Using the Windows Media Player
         Using Compressed Folders

 Lesson 7 - Working with Multiple Windows
         Switching between Open Windows
         Showing the Desktop
         Cascading Open Windows
         Tiling Open Windows
         Using Grouped Taskbar Buttons
         Using the Grouped Taskbar Button Menu

 Lesson 8 - Using the Search Companion
         Working with the Search Companion
         Searching for Files and Folders
         Using Advanced Search Options
         Searching by Date
         Changing Search Preferences
         Searching for Multimedia Files

 Lesson 9 - Using the Desktop and Recycle Bin
         Creating a Folder on the Desktop
         Renaming an Item on the Desktop
         Using Cut/Copy and Paste
         Sending a Shortcut to the Desktop
         Arranging Items on the Desktop
         Deleting Desktop Items
         Restoring a Deleted Item
         Emptying the Recycle Bin
         Configuring the Recycle Bin

 Lesson 10 - Working with Storage Devices
         Viewing Storage Device Properties
         Mapping a Network Device
         Sending a Folder or File to Diskette
         Copying Files to CDs
         Formatting a Diskette

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 Lesson 11 - Using the Control Panel
         Opening the Control Panel
         Adding or Removing Programs
         Viewing Audio Settings
         Viewing System Properties
         Managing Windows Updates
         Setting Date and Time Properties
         Using Accessibility Options

 Lesson 12 - Working with Printers and Hardware
         Adding and Changing Hardware
         Changing Mouse Settings
         Changing Keyboard Settings
         Adding a Printer
         Setting a Printer as the Default
         Setting Printing Preferences
         Working with the Print Queue

 Lesson 13 - Customizing the Display
         Viewing the Display Properties
         Changing the Desktop Background
         Changthe Appearance of Windows
         Using Themes
         Activating a Screen Saver
         Using the Setting Page
         Displaying Desktop Icons
         Using the Desktop Cleanup Wizard

 Lesson 14 - Using the Start Menu
         Working with the Start Menu
         Add Shortcuts to the Start Menu
         Remove Shortcuts from Start Menu
         Rearranging - All Programs Menu
         Changing Start Menu Settings
         Changing Advanced Settings

 Lesson 15 - Using the Taskbar
         Customizing the Taskbar
         Hiding the Taskbar
         Customizing the Notification Area
         Displaying a Toolbar on the Taskbar
         Unlocking the Taskbar
         Add Quick Launch Toolbar Shortcut

Lesson 16 - Using Accessories
         Using the Calendar
         Performing a Basic Calculation
         Opening a File in a Text Editor
         Using the Windows Clipboard
         Using the Paint Program

 Lesson 17 - Help and Support Center
         Exploring Help and Support Center
         Printing Help Topics
         Searching for Help Topics
         Changing Search Options
         Using the Help Index
         Using Favorites and History Lists
         Changing Help Options
         Using Support Options
         Creating a System Restore Point
         Using a System Restore Point

 Lesson 18 - Internet Explorer
         Starting Internet Explorer
         Entering URLs in the Address Bar
        Hyperlinks to Open Web Pages
         Navigating Web Pages
         Returning to Your Home Page
         Using the Favorites List
         Opening Pages from the History List
         Searching the Internet

 Lesson 19 - Accounts and Shutting Down
         Adding Users
         Switching Users
         Closing a Locked Program
         The Windows Security Dialog Box
         Restarting Your Computer
         Shutting Down with the Start Menu

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