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WINDOWS XP

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Windows XP Professional is the  standard for Operating System at CCAC.   Windows XP is the operating system which allows you to access all the software on your PC using a graphical, point-and-click environment.

Windows XP was deployed on all office PC's across the College during the Spring 2004 semester.  All computer classrooms and  faculty offices are  configured with Windows XP.

This web page provides a preview of some of the changes from Windows 2000 to XP.
  Line Callout 3 (Border and Accent Bar): The Control Panel has a new look.  It is now categorized to make it easier to find the function that you need. Line Callout 3 (Border and Accent Bar): When you click on an item on the right, Details will show in the left column. More about My Computer Line Callout 3 (Border and Accent Bar): My Computer looks a little different.  It contains more categories of functions, including System Tasks and Other Places Line Callout 3 (Border and Accent Bar): Stacking Taskbar Buttons: this is great for multi-taskers!  Click here to find out more about managing multiple documents. Line Callout 3 (Border and Accent Bar): Add Toolbars: as you wish to customize the taskbar Line Callout 3 (Border and Accent Bar): To customize the taskbar: right-click on the taskbar, click on Lock the Taskbar to unlock it Text Box: Notice how empty the Windows XP Desktop is.  Only the Recycle Bin and icons that are added by you or ITS staff appear on your desktop. Line Callout 3 (Border and Accent Bar): All Programs: Click on All Programs to display a complete list of programs on your computer. Line Callout 3 (Border and Accent Bar): Frequently Used Items: As you open and use programs, the six most frequently used programs will appear here below the separator line. Line Callout 3 (Border and Accent Bar): Pinned Items appear on top of the left hand column: You can now "pin" programs here for quick access; to "pin" an item, click on the program icon on your desktop or menu, and click "Pin to Start menu"

The Desktop and Start Menu

Line Callout 3 (Border and Accent Bar): Familiar Links: Go quickly to My Documents, My Recent Documents, My Pictures, etc. The middle section contains the Control Panel and Printers The bottom section provides links to Help, Search and Run

 

 
 

The Taskbar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
   
 

My Computer

 

  
 

Control Panel

 

  
 

Need Help?

The Windows XP Operating System includes the functionality called Remote Assistance, whereby the ITS Help Desk and Field Technicians can be invited by the user to see the user's desktop for the purpose of assisting you with technical problems that you are experiencing.  Click here to find out more about this process.
 
 

 

 

 

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