Section A: Introduction

• Introducing Windows XP
• Minimum Requirements
• Ideal Requirements
• ACPI BIOS

Section B: Install Windows XP

• Installation Modifiers
• Partition Scheme
• GUI-mode Installation
• Dynamic Update
• Product Activation

Section C: Upgrading Windows XP

• Upgrade Requirements
• Upgrade Issues
• Upgrade Process
• Logging On

Section D: Migrating User Settings

• File and Settings Transfer
• Use Transfer Wizard
• Migration Tool

Section E: Unattended Installation

• Overview
• Deployment Tools
• Configure Setup Manager
• Cloning Windows XP
• Running SysPrep

Section F: Remote Installation Services

• Overview
• Installation Methods
• RIS Setup
• Installing with RIS
• RIS Limitations

Section G: Installation Troubleshooting

• Installation Problems
• Hardware Compatibility
• ACPI Problems

Section A: User Accounts

• Overview
• Workgroup vs. Domain
• Creating & Managing Users
• Create New Account
• Manage Own Account
• Manage Domain Accounts
• Set Permissions

Section B: Group Accounts

• Local Groups
• Built-in Groups
• System Groups
• Create New Groups

Section C: Log On to Windows

• Welcome Screen
• Log On to Windows
• Change Logon Behavior
• Fast User Switching
• Troubleshooting Logon

Section D: User Profiles

• Overview
• Profile Structure
• Change Profile
• Change All Profiles
• Roaming User Profile
• Use Roaming Profiles
• Create and Copy Profiles
• Designate Roaming Profile

Section E: Local Security Policy

• Policy Types
• Change Policy Settings
• User Rights Assignment
• Security Options
• Preconfigured Security
• Use MMC
• Security Templates
• Security Configuration

Section F: Group Policy

• Overview
• Edit Group Policy
• Computer Configuration
• Define Security Setting
• Administrative Templates
• Modify Policy
• Test Policy

Section A: Auditing

• Overview
• Enable Auditing
• Track Object
• Auditing Properties
• Event Viewer

Section B: Windows Installer

• Overview
• Installer Benefits
• Publish/Assign Applications
• Troubleshooting Installer

Section C: User Interface

• Overview
• Start Menu
• My Computer
• Display Properties
• Control Panel

Section D: Interface Options

• Accessibility Services
• Use Accessibility Services
• Multilanguage Support
• Regional Settings

Section E: Hardware Installation

• Plug and Play
• Driver Signing
• Update Drivers
• Driver Signing Options
• Signed Driver Installation

Section F: Hardware Support

• Display Devices
• DirectX and OpenGL
• Troubleshooting Video
• Display Settings
• Fax Support
• Configure Fax Service
• USB and Firewire Support
• Configure USB

Section G: Mobile Computer Hardware

• Overview
• Power Management
• Power Settings
• Hibernate and UPS
• Wireless Networking

Section H: Storage Devices

• Hard Disk Support
• Dynamic Disk Volumes
• Manage Disks
• New Volume Wizard
• Extend Volume
• Convert Basic to Dynamic
• Removable Storage

Section A: File Systems

• Overview
• NTFS
• NTFS Conversion
• Registry Editor
• File System Maintenance
• Disk Defragmenter

Section B: Simple NTFS

• Overview
• Simple File Sharing
• Sharing Restrictions
• Sharing and Security

Section C: NTFS

• NTFS Permissions
• Set Security Permissions
• Advanced Security Settings
• Multilevel Permissions
• NTFS Ownership

Section D: NTFS Features

• NTFS Compression
• Compression Properties
• NTFS Encryption
• Implement Encryption
• Remote Encryption

Section E: EFS Recovery

• Recovering Encrypted Data
• Recovery Certificate
• Encrypt a File
• Encryption Password
• Data Recovery Agent
• Remove Encryption Policy

Section F: Networking Setup

• Windows XP Networking
• Use Network Connections
• Connection Properties
• TCP/IP Configuration
• Set TCP/IP Properties
• Advanced Properties

Section A: Network Troubleshooting

• Overview
• Connection Repair
• Run Net Config Redirector
• Advanced Settings
• Troubleshoot TCP/IP
• Run PING
• Run TRACERT
• Run NETSTAT

Section B: Sharing Resources

• Overview
• Enable Sharing
• Local Security Policy
• Share Permissions
• Set Permissions

Section C: Monitoring Shared Resources

• Overview
• Computer Management
• Open Shares Folder
• Access Remote System
• Open Remote Share
• View Sessions

Section D: Offline Folders

• Overview
• Configure Offline Folders
• Virtual Path
• Temporary File Caching
• Synchronize Files
• Caching Settings
• Synchronization
• Offline Files and Encryption

Section E: Configure Printers

• Printing in Windows XP
• Sharing Printers
• Install a Printer
• Add Printer Wizard
• Printer Sharing and Drivers
• Printer Security
• Internet Printing

Section F: Managing Printers

• Overview
• Manage Files
• Manage Printer Properties
• Add a Printer
• Manage Printer Server

Section G: Remote Connectivity

• Dial-up Networking
• Dial-up Connection
• Open Connection
• Virtual Private Network
• Configure VPN Connection
• VPN Connection Properties

Section A: Internet Connection Utilities

• ICS
• ICS Discovery and Control
• Enable ICS
• Install UPnP
• Connection Firewall
• Enable Firewall
• Advanced Settings

Section B: Web Services

• IIS
• Install IIS
• Internet Explorer Security
• Run IIS

Section C: Remote Desktop

• Overview
• Enable Remote Desktop
• Connection Settings
• Connect with Browser
• Remote Assistance

Section D: System Performance

• Application Performance
• Set Performance Options
• Application Compatibility
• Performance Monitoring

Section E: Windows Backup

• Overview
• Advanced Mode
• Backup Options
• Schedule a Backup
• Automated Recovery
• Removable Storage

Section F: Disaster Recovery

• Safe Boot Options
• Run MSCONFIG
• Recovery Console
• Console Limitations
• Install Recovery Console
• Run Recovery Console