In this Windows 7 training course,
you'll focus on successful configuration of the IT Pro tools and applications
that ship with Windows 7. You will learn to identify technical problems that can
occur on your organization's client computers, and you'll discover the Windows 7
tools used to monitor and maintain those computers. By the end of this course,
you will have installed and configured a Windows 7 desktop that is secure and on
the network, while focusing on five main troubleshooting areas: operating
system, hardware, networking, security, and applications.
Audience
Profile
This course is intended for Experienced enterprise-level IT
professionals who focus on a broad range of desktop operating system, desktop
application, mobile device, networking, and hardware support issues, who have
experience with Windows server operating systems, and whose jobs require them to
stay knowledgeable and skilled on new versions and technology updates as defined
by the business environment.
At Course Completion
After
completing this course, students will be able to:
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How to use the various installation types and upgrade
paths available.
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Configure and manage the Windows 7
desktop.
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Add a Windows 7 desktop to an active IPV4/IPV6
network.
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Configure Windows 7 for an Active Directory
environment and the new Group Policy settings.
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Configure the Windows 7 IT Pro tools and
applications.
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Windows 7 remote capabilities and
utilities.
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How to use Windows firewall with advanced features
and network profiles.
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Configure Windows 7 remote access and remote
capabilities.
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How to use the Windows 7 Mobility Center to manage
mobile Windows 7 machines.
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Secure the Windows 7 desktop.
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Configure and use the User account control in various
network profiles.
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Configure Windows 7 third-party applications with
Standard User Analyzer and the Application Compatibility
toolkit.
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Monitor and troubleshoot Windows 7 computers for
problems with the operating system, hardware, network security, and
applications.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to
Windows 7
This module will provide a high level overview of the
Windows desktop operating product line. It describes the Windows 7 product line
and their features. It also describes the features of the Windows 7 boot
process and how to perform a clean installation as well as an upgrade. Finally,
this section describes the Windows Server 2008 R2 deployment technologies that
you can use with Windows 7.
After completing this module, students will be
able to:
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Explain at a high level the evolution of the Windows
desktop operating system
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Describe the features of Windows 7
products
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Explain the hardware requirements for Windows
7
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Describe the tools you can use for application
compatibility testing
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Explain the Windows 7 boot process
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Install a Windows 7 desktop
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Upgrade to a Windows 7 desktop
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Describe the Windows Server 2008 R2 deployment
technologies that are used with Windows 7
Module 2: Configuring and Managing the Windows 7
Desktop
This module explains how to analyze the new features of the
Windows 7 desktop. It also explores the new methodology for performing old tasks
in an efficient manner. Understanding fully the Windows 7 desktop will allow
you, as a support professional, to better serve your clients because the bulk of
client issues stem from basic navigation and basic configuration
troubleshooting.
After completing this module, students will be able
to:
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Configure and manage the Windows 7
desktop
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Explain the differences between Windows Vista and
Windows 7 display driver technologies
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Explain the differences between Windows Vista and
Windows 7 desktop views
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Explain how to personalize the Windows 7 desktop to
your requirements
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Use Windows 7 Control Panel utilities to personalize
your desktop
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Module 3: Customizing the Windows 7 User
Interface
This module explains how to create and manage Windows 7
user profile. This module introduces the features of Windows 7 user
interface and discusses in depth the Windows 7 Aero graphics package .
This module will take you through the steps of using Windows 7 Search and
Indexing Service, including how to conduct and save searches.
After
completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe the Windows Aero graphics package and list
its hardware and software requirements
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Describe the features of the Windows Aero graphics
package
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Explain Windows 7 user profiles
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Describe the features of the Windows 7 Ease of Access
Center utility
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Explain the Windows Search and Indexing
services
Module 4: Windows 7 in the Workgroup
Environment
This module explains how to leverage the Windows 7
workgroup features so that you will be able to support the largest segment of
computer networks in the market place. In this module you will be introduced to
two different network types, the Workgroup and the Domain.
After completing
this module, students will be able to:
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Define the terms workgroup and domain
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Join a Windows 7 workgroup
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Configure a HomeGroup
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Explain how to use the Windows 7 HomeGroups to set up
data sharing
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Create a new Windows 7 library
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Describe the Windows 7 collaboration
infrastructure
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Describe Windows 7 data sharing
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Configure Windows 7 data sharing
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Describe the Encrypting File System
Module 5: Windows 7 Networking and LAN
Connectivity
This module explains how to successfully manage and
monitor you networks so they can operate smoothly and efficiently. This module
introduces you to the Windows 7 networking technologies as well as networking in
general.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Define data networking
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Describe the features of the Windows 7 Networking
Control Panel
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Configure the Windows 7 Networking Control
Panel
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Describe the features of the Networking and Sharing
Center
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Use the Networking and Sharing Center to configure a
Windows 7 network
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Add a Windows 7 desktop to an active
network
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Configure IP protocol addressing with Windows
7
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Explain the fundamentals of TCP/IP with Windows
7
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Explain the Windows enhancements to IP version
6
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Configure IP version 6 with the Network and Sharing
Center
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Explain the role of Windows 7 within a Branch
Cache network
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Explain the role of network location policies with
Windows 7
Module 6: Implementing Windows 7 in a Server 2008
R2 Active Directory Environment
This module explains how to utilize
the server side technologies that are available with Windows Server 2008 R2 and
the enterprise abilities of Windows 7. This information will help you understand
the things that you can do in your own network to make your job easier and make
your data that much more available and secure.
After completing this module,
students will be able to:
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Describe at a high level the Domain Name Service for
Windows Server
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Define Windows Server 2008 R2 Active
Directory
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Join an Active Directory domain
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Configure the Windows 7 local security
policy
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Configure Active Directory using the Windows 7 Active
Directory tools
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Explain how to use the Windows 7 ADMX templates to
pass security configurations
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Describe the Windows 7 group policy object
types
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Configure the Windows 7 group policy
objects
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Module 7: Implementing Windows 7 Remote
Capabilities and Utilities
This module explains how to connect
remote workers to your branch office as well as connect to other Windows 7
machines for helpdesk type duties. You will discuss RSAT (Remote Server
Administration Tools), which allows administrators to use their Windows 7
workstations to manage their remote servers with all of the necessary
tools.
After completing this module, students will be able
to:
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Describe the Windows 7 VPN
technologies
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Configure the Windows VPN connections
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Define Windows 7 DirectAccess networks
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Describe the Windows 7 DirectAccess
utility
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Configure the Windows 7 DirectAccess
utility
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Describe the features of the RDP version 7
client
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Use the RDP client to connect to a remote
computer
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Configure the Windows 7 Firewall to support the RDP
client connections
Module 8: Windows 7 for Mobile
Computers
This module explains how to understand and manage your
mobile work force and challenges they face on a daily basis with Windows
7.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe the Windows 7 power management
options
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Configure the Windows 7 power management
options
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Use the Windows 7 Mobility center to manage mobile
computers
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Describe the purpose of the Windows 7 Backup and
Restore center
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Configure data backups and data
restrictions
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Describe the system image backup
process
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Configure a Windows 7 computer for a complete system
backup and restore process
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Describe the purpose of offline files and
folders
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Configure offline files and folders
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Describe how BitLocker is used for the mobile
platform
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Configure and manage BitLocker
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Describe the purpose of the Windows 7 Sync
Center
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Configure the Windows 7 system repair
disk
Module 9: Implementing Windows 7 Local, Network
and Internet Security
This module explains how to use the various
technologies that you can employ to secure your Windows 7 installations, like
User Access Control, NAP (Network Access Protection), the Windows firewall and a
host of other tools.
After completing this module, students will be able
to:
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Describe the advanced User Account Control
settings
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Configure the advanced User Account Control
settings
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Describe the Server 2008 R2 Network Access Policy
engine
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Configure the Windows 7 Network Access Policy
settings
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Configure the Windows Firewall features to
protect internal access to data
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Describe file and registry
virtualization
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Configure the file and registry virtualization
feature within the local security policy
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Describe Windows 7 service hardening
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Describe how applications and services interact
within Windows 7
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Describe the Windows Defender utility
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Describe the Windows 7 Dynamic Updates from
Microsoft
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Describe the Windows Server SUS for Updates
feature
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Configure Windows Server SUS for
updates
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Configure Windows 7 to use Windows
SUS
Module 10: Working with the Windows 7 NTFS File
System and Its Features
This module explains how to use NTFS and its
corresponding features. You will explore the world of the SID (Security
Identifier), including the NTFS permissions, Share permissions versus NTFS
permissions.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Define NTFS
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Describe the features of NTFS
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Describe the purpose of the NTFS security principals
and security identifiers
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Describe the purpose of the NTFS
permissions
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Configure the NTFS permissions
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Compare and contrast the NTFS and share
permissions
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Describe the purpose of the Secondary Logon
service
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Describe the Windows 7 encryption
process
Module 11: Troubleshooting and Monitoring Windows
7
This module explains how to use the Windows 7 Reliability Monitor,
the Performance Monitor, and the other utilities to maintain and monitor your
Windows 7 network.
After completing this module, students will be able
to:
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Describe the purpose of the Reliability
Monitor
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Configure the Reliability Monitor
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Describe the purpose of the Performance
Monitor
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Configure the Performance Monitor
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Describe the purpose of the Windows Memory Diagnostic
tool
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Use the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool to
troubleshoot memory problems on a Windows 7 computer
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Configure the network troubleshooting
tools
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Describe the purpose of the MSCONFIG
utility
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Use the MSCONFIG utility to troubleshoot a Windows 7
computer
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Use the Windows Task Manager to manage and
troubleshoot a Windows 7 computer
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Configure the Windows Problem Reports and Solutions
utility
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Configure the Windows 7 performance
options
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Configure the Windows startup and recovery
options
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Use the System Restore features to restore a
malfunctioning computer to an earlier point in time
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Describe the purpose of each of the Windows 7
Administrative Tools
Module 12: Running and Troubleshooting
Applications on Windows 7
This module explains how to use Windows 7
and other stand alone utilities for application compatibility, remediation, and
mitigation.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Configure the Program Compatibility
Wizard
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Use the Program Compatibility Wizard
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Describe the UAC settings for
applications
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Describe the purpose of the Standard User
Analyzer
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Install and configure the Standard User
Analyzer
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Describe the features of the Application
Compatibility Toolkit 5.5
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Install the Application Compatibility Toolkit
5.5
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Configure the performance variables that affect
applications
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Manipulate the Windows 7 environment variables for
legacy applications
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Describe the purpose of the Microsoft Virtual PC with
XP mode
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Use the Microsoft Virtual PC with XP
mode
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Describe the Windows 7 VHD mounting
process
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Use the Windows 7 VHD mounting
process
Module 13: Configuring Internet Explorer
8
This module explains how to set up and configure Internet Explorer
8. This module will give you an understanding of the philosophy behind Internet
Explorer 8 and be familiar with some of the new and exciting features of
IE8.
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After completing this module, students will be able
to:
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Describe the new features of Internet Explorer
8
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Configure the Internet Explorer 8startup
options
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Describe the purpose of the search
features
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Use the search features
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Explain the purpose of the Internet Explorer 8
Accelerators
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Configure the Internet Explorer 8
Accelerators
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Describe the features of the Internet Explorer
Privacy utilities
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Configure the Internet Explorer Privacy
features
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Explain the purpose of the Internet Options
configurations and tabs
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Use the Internet Options dialog box to configure
Internet Explorer 8