Module 1: Installing Windows XP Professional In this module, students will learn how to prepare for and install Windows XP Professional. - Manually Installing Windows XP Professional - Automating a Windows XP Professional Installation - Using an Image to Install Windows XP Professional - Transferring User Files and Settings to a New Computer - Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Monitoring Windows XP Professional Security Status by Using Security Center - After completing this module, students will be able to: - Install Windows XP Professional. - Automate an installation of Windows XP Professional. - Use an image to install Windows XP Professional. - Transfer user files and settings to a new computer. - Install Windows XP Service Pack 2. - Monitor Windows XP Professional security status by using Security Center. Module 2: Adding Hardware to Windows XP Professional Clients This module teaches students how to install new hardware devices as well as how to configure and maintain existing devices and their drivers. Students will also learn how to roll device drivers back to a previous version of the driver and to uninstall drivers and devices. - Installing Hardware Devices - Configuring Modems, Printers, and Monitors - Troubleshooting Device Drivers - Disabling and Uninstalling Hardware Devices - After completing this module, students will be able to: - Add hardware efficiently and safely to a computer running Windows XP Professional. - Configure modems, printers, and monitors for maximum functionality. - Troubleshoot hardware device drivers to resolve installation problems. - Uninstall hardware correctly to protect your data and the computer. Module 3: Resolving Boot Process Issues This module provides students with the knowledge and skills that are necessary to identify and correct problems with the Windows XP Professional boot process. - Understanding the Boot Process - Using Advanced Boot Options - Using the Boot.ini file to Change Startup Behavior - Using the Recovery Console to Start a Computer Module 4: Configuring the Desktop Environment In this module, students will learn how to configure and customize user desktops, use profiles to implement and enforce desktop customization policies, and use Remote Assistance to respond to remote requests for help. - Configuring User Desktop Settings - Configuring System Settings - Managing User Profiles - Using Remote Administration - Using Remote Assistance in Windows XP Professional Module 5: Configuring Internet Explorer and Supporting Applications In this module, students will learn how to configure security and connection settings for Internet Explorer, as well as how to configure applications to run on computers running Windows XP Professional. - Configuring Security and Connection Settings for Internet Explorer - Customizing and Deploying Internet Explorer Settings - Supporting Applications in Microsoft Windows XP Professional - After completing this module, students will be able to: - Configure security and connection settings for Internet Explorer. - Use the Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) and Group Policy to customize and deploy Internet Explorer settings. - Perform application support tasks on computers that run Windows XP Professional. Module 6: Configuring Windows XP Professional to Operate in a Microsoft Network In this module, students will learn how to configure computers running Windows XP Professional to operate in a Windows workgroup or domain. - Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Professional for a Workgroup - Configuring Local Security - Configuring Windows Firewall - Configuring Network Options in a Workgroup - Joining a Domain - After completing this module, students will be able to: - Configure Windows XP Professional for a workgroup. - Configure security settings on individual accounts and computers. - Configure Windows Firewall. - Configure network options in a workgroup. - Conf