Windows Level III is a 9-hour course building on knowledge gained in the Windows Level One and Two courses. It further enhances the student’s understanding of the Windows operating system by providing a deeper level of exploration. Prerequisites include: an intermediate understanding of the Windows Operating System as provided in both Windows Levels I & II.

Course Content:

• Maintaining your computer hardware: description, function and upgrading, using the “Add New Hardware Wizard” in the Control Panel, “Plug and Play” versus “Legacy” Hardware, IRQ Settings, Using the System--Device Manager in the control panel;

• Using Winzip^® to compress and uncompress files (make files smaller for faster sending over the Internet);

• Using the “Drivespace” disk compression system tool to compress and uncompress a disk (squeezes more files onto your drives);

• Using the Drive Converter system tool for a faster, more efficient storage method for your files;

• Using System Monitor and Resource Meter system tools to monitor your system’s performance and observe it’s efficiency;

• Setting up multiple users on your system, setting passwords, changing settings for each user including desktop settings, start menu, favorites, my documents (so each family member can have their own desktop space).