AUDIENCE:   This course is for staff who need a good grounding in the Windows XP Operating System. PREREQUISITES:   No previous experience of Windows XP will be assumed but a working knowledge of previous editions of Windows will be an advantage. DURATION:   2 days. Hands on. OBJECTIVES:   This course will introduce the main characteristics and functionality of Windows XP Professional. COURSE CONTENT:   Introduction Windows XP Family The Interface Installation Hardware installation and support Resource access Personalising the Desktop Selecting and modifying themes Active Desktop Animation effects Functionality The Start Menu and Taskbar Floating toolbars Command-line interface Installing and Configuring Devices Plug and Play USB Drivers Code signing Auto Update Power management Wizards Adding and Troubleshooting Software The Windows Installer Service Compatibility problems Custom file associations The registry System Restore points Personalised User Environments Local users and groups User profiles Multiple language support Local Security Account security File permissions Windows XP Networks Protocols and clients Bridging networks Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) Internet Connection Firewall Installation Migrating user settings Clean install vs upgrade Installation Wizard Multimedia and Internet Speech and handwriting recognition Integrating sound, video and Internet radio with Windows Media Player Remote help with Instant Messenger Windows Movie Maker