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Microsoft® Windows® XP: tune up your PC

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Class overview
		Learn how your PC hardware works and what you can do to troubleshoot and fix common problems. Then find out how to install applications and troubleshoot application crashes. Finally, take a look behind the scenes of Windows XP and learn how to configure your system for better performance. 156 Ratings » Read 63 reviews » Write a review

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What you'll learn

Understand your PC and operating system
Use HP and Windows XP tools to manage hardware settings
Manage applications and processes running in the background
Clean up the Windows XP environment
Troubleshoot common problems with Windows XP
Tweak your Windows XP configuration for the best performance

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Lessons

»	Lesson 1: Introduction to periodic PC maintenance

In this lesson, you'll find out how hardware, the basic input/output system (BIOS) and the operating system work together, and what can happen if they don't. You'll also learn which tools give you system information and repair your PC.

Lesson 2: Hardware, modifying the BIOS in Windows XP and device resources
HP utilities are great tools to have when troubleshooting hardware failures. You'll also learn how to update your system BIOS, understand device resources and troubleshoot resource-related problems.

Lesson 3: PC maintenance checklist: keep software running smoothly
This lesson shows you how to install and manage applications. You'll also learn how to troubleshoot application crashes, manage applications that run in the background and work around startup problems.

Lesson 4: Advanced Windows XP troubleshooting: a better system
Windows XP's performance can always use a boost. Learn how to improve disk performance, optimize display settings and eliminate desktop clutter and unnecessary files. You'll also find out what to do when Windows XP hits a snag.

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Instructor

Faithe Wempen Instructor		» Faithe Wempen 40 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

hdau

Oct 31, 2009

Windows XP - 2nd time

This is the second time I am taking this course. The first time was quite a while ago (it was so long that you deleted it from my profile). Recently I experienced software problems and had to call support. The course basics gave me a good idea of what the troubleshooter was doing, and I was even able to throw in an idea or two. After solving the problems, I had to review the course to gain more understanding and knowledge. Many thanks for execllent work.

hmyers8638

Oct 24, 2009

Windows XP tune up

I have been using XP for quite a while. I took this course to reinforce what i knew and to perform some tasks which I haven't done for awhile

CesarH

Oct 23, 2009

(Edited about 15 days ago)

Cesar

Your lesson is good. I learned something that will help me solve the problems that I have with my PC.
Thanks

parivallal

Oct 22, 2009