Unit 1 : User accounts 

Topic A: Account management

·         Creating a user account

·         Editing and deleting a user account

·         Switching users and logging off

Topic B: Password management

·         Creating a password and locking an account

·         Changing and deleting a password

·         Disabling a user account

Unit 2: Devices and printers

Topic A: Devices

·         Exploring devices

·         Installing devices

·         Safely removing a device

Topic B: Printers

·         Installing a local printer

·         Printing a document and managing the print queue

·         Removing a printer

Unit 3: File management and protection

Topic A: File and folder management

·         Setting files as read-only and hidden

·         Changing folder navigation settings

·         Changing folder view settings

Topic B: File protection

·         Scheduling a backup

·         Restoring folders and files from a backup

·         Securing your data with BitLocker To Go (Optional)

Unit 4: Programs and utilities

Topic A: Disk maintenance 

·         Freeing up disk space

·         Defragmenting a drive and changing the schedule

Topic B: System Restore

·         Installing a program

·         Creating a restore point

·         Uninstalling a program

·         Restoring the computer to a previous state

Topic C: Troubleshooting

·         Closing an unresponsive program

·         Troubleshooting a problem

·         Making an older program compatible with Windows 7

·         Recording and reporting a problem

·         Booting using advanced startup options (Optional)

Unit 5: Networks and mobile computing

Topic A: Networks

·         Discussing networks and resources

·         Connecting to a workplace network with a VPN

Topic B: File and printer sharing

·         Enabling Public folder sharing

·         Sharing files by using Public folders

·         Sharing files and folders

·         Accessing a shared file on the network

·         Sharing a printer

·         Installing a network printer

·         Mapping a network drive

Topic C: Offline files

·         Making a network file available offline

·         Manually synchronizing offline and network files

Topic D: Remote Assistance

·         Getting help by using Remote Assistance

·         Helping someone in a Remote Assistance session

Topic E: Power settings and plans

·         Exploring power-saving modes

·         Configuring power settings

·         Creating a custom power plan

·         Exploring the Windows Mobility Center (laptops only)

Unit 6: Security  

Topic A: User Account Control

·         Exploring User Account Control settings

Topic B: Windows Firewall

·         Checking the status of Windows Firewall

·         Configuring firewall exceptions

Topic C: Windows Update

·         Configuring automatic updates

·         Manually updating Windows

Topic D: Malware protection

·         Displaying a system’s malware protection status

·         Scanning your computer for malware

·         Configuring Windows Defender

Topic E: Internet Explorer security and privacy

·         Configuring the SmartScreen Filter

·         Configuring security zones

·         Managing your browsing data

·         Exploring privacy options