Fundamentals of Microsoft
Windows^® XP

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About this Course

This course is intended for serious computer hobbyists, IT students, and IT professionals.

The free online textbook for this course is Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft® Windows® XP in 24 Hours. Read the Introduction to the book.

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Study Aids

Glossary of Terms

Differences Between the Windows Home and Professional Edition

Lesson 20. Tinkering with the Advanced System Tools

In this lesson, you will

• Adjust your system to run at its peak performance
• Learn how technical support technicians can use your system snapshot to correct problems
• Monitor your system's usage from the Task Manager window
• Schedule tasks to run when you're away from your PC
• Manage your scheduled tasks
• Use System Restore to return your system to a previous state

Reading Assignments

Read the following sections from your free online textbook:

Check Your System

Dr. Watson, Come Right Away

Using the Task Manager

Scheduling System Tasks

Using System Restore

Learning Activities

1. Use this search box to refine and expand your understanding of new terms and concepts in the reading assignments.

2. Read the Summary of the lesson.
3. Test your understanding with the Q&A.
4. Visit the online Workshop.

   Return here after completing your Workshop session.

Appendix C Answers to Quizzes and Exercises is currently unavailable.

User Accountability

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