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Migrating to Microsoft® Windows Vista

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Class overview
		So you're the proud owner of a new PC. Congratulations! Now, how can you get your documents, Favorites and programs transferred over from your old computer? In this class, you'll learn how to do just that—transfer old data to a new PC running Microsoft Windows Vista. You'll find out where all those essential files are stored and how to move them, as well as how to connect existing peripherals and locate drivers for them. 136 Ratings » Read 16 reviews » Write a review

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What you'll learn

Transfer data files between PCs
Back up and restore Favorites
Transfer email messages and address books
Update device drivers for peripherals
Install applications on the new PC or move applications between PCs

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Lessons

»	Lesson 1: The Windows Easy Transfer process

In this lesson, you'll learn how to move your essential personal information from one PC to another. You'll find out how to copy email messages and addresses, internet favorites, Word documents and other data files.

Lesson 2: Installing applications and devices
This lesson explains which types of applications and devices are likely to transfer easily between PCs and how to install them on a computer running Windows Vista. You'll learn also learn how to install device driver updates and test the devices.

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Instructor

Faithe Wempen Instructor		» Faithe Wempen 42 Ratings Faithe Wempen, M.A., is a nationally known expert on Microsoft Office applications and A+ certification, and the author of more than 90 technical books, including Microsoft PowerPoint Advanced Presentation Techniques, Windows XP Home Edition Simply Visual, Learning Microsoft Publisher 2003, and PC Maintenance: Preparing for A+ Certification. Her articles and reviews of computer hardware and software have appeared on TechProGuild.com, TechRepublic.com, and CertCities.com, and in Microsoft Office Solutions and Microsoft OfficePRO magazines. Faithe is an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis in the Computer Information Technology department, where she teaches Computer Hardware and Software Architecture and is part of a team designing a new learning approach to Microsoft Office skills based on multiple learning styles. Faithe is also the co-owner and business manager for Sycamore Knoll Bed and Breakfast in Noblesville, Indiana, and is working on a B.S. in Computer Information Technology. In her spare time (which is not much!) she likes playing with her three Shetland sheepdogs and vacationing in Las Vegas.
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Class reviews

pavigo

Nov 13, 2009

Win XP

I didn't see here Winows XP tools like: Files and Settings transfer wizard or Backup. Also Lesson 1 should be divided for "How to migrate from WindowsXP" and "How to migrate from Windows Vista".
Overall it was a good class.

rsassman

Nov 11, 2009

Migrating to MS Vista

Great class, excellent instructions

glojay

Nov 9, 2009

Migrating to Vista

easy to read & understand, thank-you!

mike327

Nov 3, 2009