The most realistic, interactive, and complete 7 program training tutorial

Professor Teaches Microsoft Windows Vista (Old Version) is a seven program tutorial set that helps you teach yourself Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Basic, and Windows Vista Business - along with bonus training in Internet Explorer, Windows XP Home Edition, and Windows XP Professional.  Windows Vista offers a new user user interface, enhanced security and privacy, advanced search capabilities, and more - and seamlessly connects you to the applications, information, people, and devices in your life.  With Professor Teaches Microsoft Windows Vista, you can build your Vista skills and improve your productivity at work, keep in touch with friends and family, and make your computer more entertaining.

• Realistic - Realistic simulations provide an accurate learning environment so your transition to Windows Vista is fast and easy.
• Interactive - More than just videos, you'll interact to perform the correct action during each exercise for better learning and retention.
• Complete - Hundreds of learning topics and beginner through advanced subjects are included.  No other training is more complete.

• Discover a New Way to Interact with Your PC - Windows Vista offers a break-through user experience that helps you organize, view, and search in powerful new ways.  New Explorers, Instant Search, a radical new Aero graphical experience, and Flip 3D are all designed to simplify the way you work.
• Take Advantage of New Ways to Search and Organize Files - Find anything on your PC quickly with powerful integrated search features. Never browse folders again.  Discover new ways to stack documents, embed with keyword tags, and use enhanced column headers.
• Find Out How to Add the Latest Sidebars and Gadgets - Learn to use and personalize a huge variety of new gadgets that can deliver weather, news, maps, radio, games, photos, and more - right onto your desktop.
• Discover New Ways to Enjoy Digital Entertainment - With the new Media Center and Media Player, you'll find new ways to enjoy your favorite digital entertainment - TV, movies, music, photos, and more.
• Learn Ways to Protect Your PC and Maintain Privacy - Now, you can easily protect your computer from viruses, worms, spyware, and undesired software and create a safer, more private online experience for you and your family.
• Find Out How to Personalize Your PC - Build your skills using the Control Panel and take control of your computer's look and feel, add and remove programs, and manage your PC's settings.
• Understand Networking, Sharing, and Collaboration - Learn how to establish a network in your home or office to collaborate on documents, share printers, photos, music, and devices - even meet with friends and family online.
• Automate Your Back-Ups and Never Lose Information Again - Learn new features that make creating back-ups easier.  Automate your back-ups and restore your PC to a previous state without losing any files.
• Professor Answers Makes Learning Easy - Find answers to your questions faster and easier than Windows Help.  Search and Browse are just one click away to help you locate the training you need, right when you need it.

• Hundreds of Learning Topics
• 5 to 10 Hours of Training
• Beginner to Advanced Topics
• Self-Paced Learning Objectives
• Introduction and Summaries
• Interactive Exercises
• Professional Voice Narration
• Realistic Simulation of Software
• End-of-Chapter Quiz Questions
• Checkmarks for Completed Topics
• Glossary, Index, and Search
• Professor Answers for Instant Training

Windows Vista Basics

• What is Windows Vista?
• How to Start Windows Vista
• Exploring the Welcome Center
• Introduction to the Desktop
• Working with Explorer Windows
• Working with Program Windows
• Resizing and Moving Windows
• Working with Dialog Boxes
• Getting Help
• How to Shut Down Your Computers

Using the Desktop

• Working with the Start Menu
• How to Customize the Start Menu
• Creating Shortcuts
• Using the Taskbar
• Managing Multiple Windows
• How to Customize the Taskbar
• Working with the Sidebar and Gadgets
• How to Switch Users

Working with Files and Folders

• Introduction to Files and Folders
• Viewing Folders
• Opening Folders and Files
• Exploring the Computer's Contents
• Searching for Files and Folders
• Creating and Renaming Folders
• Selecting Files and Folders
• Moving, Copying, and Deleting Files
• Using the Recycle Bin

Working with the Internet and Email

• Setting Up an Internet Connection
• Introduction to Internet Explorer
• Setting Up an Email Account
• Introduction to Windows Mail
• Working with Windows Contacts

Maintaining Computer Security

• Introduction to Windows Vista Security
• Working with the Security Center
• Managing Firewall Settings
• Using the Windows Defender
• Setting Internet Security Options
• Using Parental Controls
• How to Update Windows Vista

Interacting with Other Computers

• How to Transfer Computer Settings
• Viewing Your Network
• Sharing Files using the Public Folder
• Using Windows Meeting Space

Personalizing Windows Vista

• Introduction to the Control Panel
• Personalizing the Desktop
• Modifying the Color Scheme
• Changing the Monitor Resolution
• Selecting a Screen Saver
• Personalizing Sound Effects
• Fine Tuning System Settings
• Modifying Folder Options
• How to Customize the Startup Folder
• Adding and Changing User Accounts

Managing Your Computer

• Managing Peripheral Hardware
• Performing Disk Maintenance
• Working with Programs
• Backing Up and Restoring Files
• Troubleshooting Problems
• Obtaining System Information
• Getting Remote Assistance

Exploring Print and Media Formats

• Printing with Windows Vista
• Adding a Printer
• Working with the Print Queue
• Installing Fonts
• Introduction to Windows Media Programs
• Burning Folder to CD and DVD

Differences between XP and Vista

• Compare Start Menus and Explorers
• Easily Transfer Data from XP to Vista
• Learn Start Up and Shut Down Differences
• New Ways to Backup and Restore Data
• View the Visa Aero Graphical Experience
•  Improved Way to Search and Organize Files

• Windows 2000, XP, Vista
• Pentium PC or higher
• 16 MB of RAM
• 200 MB of available hard disk space per application
• Double Speed CD-ROM Drive
• 1024 x 768, 16-bit Color Display
• Sound Card
• Speakers and Headphones
• Mouse

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