Windows 7 This is a slightly modified version of the original presentation prepared by Kelissa McIntyre, PAC IT. Modified by Guam DSO
Presentation Overview DoDEA PAC Specifications – Operating System – Office 2010 – Security Tips, Tricks, Features Goal: You will be able to configure your desktop to your liking
Operating System Overview Latest release of Microsoft Windows Released July 2009 Available in six editions Large number of new features Microsoft focuses on: – “User centricity” – “Performance improvement”
DoDEA PAC DPDO Specifications Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit Operating System Office 2010 Internet Explorer 8 DISA STIG-compliant
Windows Explorer Different look, enhanced capabilities Show all folders Choose icon size Preview pane Add check-boxes to items Change taskbar default opened folder
Start Menu Pin programs to the Start Menu
Windows Search Find programs by typing the program name into Start menu Find documents by typing a keyword from the text or file name into the Start menu Narrow search by using Windows Explorer to search
Taskbar Move the Taskbar to any side Large icons (can be made small) Icons serve as tabs for open windows Cleaner feel, better window management Quick Access: – Add programs to the taskbar – Add drives to the taskbar – Add documents to taskbar icons
Wallpaper/Background Windows 7 Basic theme seems to cause less problems Choose a personal picture/set of pictures Make it your own
“Neat” Built-In Features Calculator Snipping Tool Problem Steps Recorder
Additional Tips Rearrange, move, customize system tray icons Create/add a Toolbar Maximize a window by dragging it to the top
Office 2010 Customizable ribbon Quick Steps Overall settings are located under the “File” tab
STIG Compliance Secure Technical Implementation Guides WIN7 at DoDEA is STIG compliant for – Operating System – Internet Explorer 8 – Office 2010
Additional Info External cards entered into slots will appear under C:\!RemovableMedia – username = pacteacher – password = pacteacher
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Questions? This is a slightly modified version of the original presentation prepared by Kelissa McIntyre, PAC IT.