Windows XP: Fundamentals
If you are new to Windows and using a personal computer, this self-study unit will help you to get started and explore some of the features.
Key topics
- Work with screen elements known as menus and windows
- Use application programs in Windows
- Share data between applications
- Use the print facilities in Windows
- Change the appearance of the Windows desktop
- Adjust Windows settings for a specific country or region
- Work with Windows XP Professional user accounts
- Access help and work safely with a computer
Course information
| Intended audience | Members of Oxford University who need to use the Windows operating system on a computer |
| Prior knowledge | This course assumes little or no knowledge of Windows or personal computers |
| Resources | Course book and files for practice exercises |
| Software | Windows XP |
| Format | Downloadable course materials for self-study |
| Further information | Visit the ITLP Portfolio to download a coursebook and exercise files. Scroll down to find the "Windows" category. |
| Where next? | Windows: File management, Fundamentals courses |
This is a self-study course (you can work through the notes any time).
