Windows Academy: Windows Basics Learning Path

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Windows Basics Learning Path

Learn the most important Windows basics without prior knowledge. Estimated duration: 60 to 90 minutes.

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Start with the right Windows lesson

Follow the learning path in order if Windows is new to you. For an urgent fault, use the Windows problem guides instead.

No prior knowledge required
Seven modules
Beginner friendly
Module 1

Meet Windows

What Windows is and which basic terms matter.

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What you learned

What Windows is and which basic terms matter.

Module 2

Desktop and Start Menu

Understand the desktop, Start menu and programs.

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What you learned

Understand the desktop, Start menu and programs.

Module 3

Files and Folders

Save files, create folders and keep order.

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What you learned

Save files, create folders and keep order.

Module 4

File Explorer

Copy, move and search files.

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What you learned

Copy, move and search files.

Module 5

Install Programs

Install and uninstall software safely.

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What you learned

Install and uninstall software safely.

Module 6

Task Manager

Close frozen programs and check performance.

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What you learned

Close frozen programs and check performance.

Module 7

Keyboard Shortcuts

Work faster with important shortcuts.

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What you learned

Work faster with important shortcuts.

Congratulations

You now know the most important Windows basics.