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Moving and copying files using My Computer and Windows Explorer;
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Deleting and restoring files using My
Computer and Windows Explorer;
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Using the Taskbar to run multiple programs
and switch between tasks;
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Using SEARCH/FIND from the Start Menu to
find misplaced files on the
computer;
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Windows Interaction with the Internet;
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System and disk maintenance including: disk
defragmenting (optimizing), scan disk and disk cleanup, using the Maintenance Wizard to automate
these system tasks;
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Creating a “Docucentric” Desktop:
creating document scraps and short cuts,
using the Send To
Command, customizing the desktop and start menu
folders;
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Using and understanding Control Panel
components including: Display settings,
Sound settings, Add/Remove Software, Power Management (saving energy),
setting the Date/Time, Fonts (viewing, grouping similar fonts, installing,
removing), Desktop Themes, Internet Options;
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Printers: Printer properties, adding a
printer, setting a printer as default, removing a printer,
identifying shared and network printers;
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Menus and commands in depth;
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Formatting a disk, understanding formatting;
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Identifying file types by their icons and by
the file extensions;
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Backing up files and disks. Restoring backed
up files
