Windows® Applications

Microsoft® Windows® Operating System

What is Windows®?

Windows® is the standard operating system that was created by Microsoft in the 1980's. This is the operating system that comes pre-installed on most most pc's and laptops today. Windows® is a graphical user interface that makes navigating the files and applications on your computer easy. First sold as an add-on product to the MS-Dos product, it has evolved and become more user friendly with each release: Windows® 3.1, Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® ME, Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, and now Windows Vista®.

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Is there a cost associated with Windows®XP or Windows Vista®?

Clemson Faculty and Students can purchase a copy of Windows® XP Professional, Windows Vista® Business or Windows Vista® Ultimate at the Apple Store. Once a student graduates they can no longer eligible to purchase these CD's. This software can be installed on the students computers while they are attending Clemson and can be re-installed once they graduate as long as they have purchased the CD's. If a student transfers or drops-out, they should follow proper procedures and guidelines and remove any Windows® and/or Microsoft Office products from their computer. More information regarding this can be found on the Software After Graduation website and the CCIT Software Sales website.

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Can I download Windows®?

No. However, you can download Microsoft updates by going to http://www.microsoft.com/download. Note that most computers are set up to automatically download updates.

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How do I use Windows®?

Clemson University has a campus wide license for the SkillPort Learning Resources. Training for Windows Vista® and Windows® XP is available in SkillPort. Use the keywords Vista, Windows Vista, XP, or Windows XP in the Search in SkillPort to find available resources.

There are multiple versions of Windows® being used on Clemson's campus. Listed below are tutorials and help documentation for the two most recent releases Windows® XP and Windows Vista®.

Windows® XP

Quick Reference Card (.PDF)
Working Remotely with Windows® XP (.HTM)
Using Windows® XP Professional in the Classroom (.HTM)
FAQs (.HTM)
Windows® XP Newsgroup (.HTM)
Windows® XP Guide to Support Options (.HTM)

Windows Vista®

Quick Reference Card (.PDF)
Windows® Guides: Learn to use Windows® (.HTM)
Windows® Help and How To: Windows® Basics (.HTM)
Browse Windows Vista® Help and How To (.HTM)
Demo: What's New with the Windows® desktop and Start Menu? (.HTM)
Demo: Getting the most out of your Sidebar (.HTM)
Demo: Desktop Basics (.HTM)
Demo: Burn a CD or DVD (.HTM)
Demo: Super-fast searching in Windows Vista® (.HTM)
Demo: Creating a multi-tab home page (.HTM)
Demo: Create a slide show with music in Windows® Movie Maker (.HTM)

Windows® XP Tablet

Using Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition (.HTM)
Experience Pack for Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition (.HTM)
Education Pack for Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition (.HTM)
Windows® Journal Viewer 1.5 (.HTM)
Microsoft Office XP Pack for Tablet PC (.HTM)
Inking in Office 2007 (.HTM)
Demo: Take Office into your own hands with Inking (.HTM)
Microsoft Power Toys for Windows® XP Tablet Edition (.HTM)
Tablet PC Edition 2005 Tutorials (.HTM)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Review the Frequently Asked Questions about Windows® XP or the Microsoft Help and Support Windows® XP Frequently Asked Questions or the Windows® XP Newsgroups or the Windows® XP Solution Center for answers to some of the more frequently asked questions regarding Windows® XP.

Review the Windows Vista® Solution Center or the Microsoft Answers for Window Vista® answer forums for answers to some of the more frequently asked questions regarding Windows Vista®.

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Do we offer Instructor-Led training for Windows®?

Yes. CCIT currently offers instructor-led training for both employees and students(SILT). Please view our training calendar to register for these available classes. Click the links below to download the class handouts and review tutorials.