1.4 - The Windows Control Panel

Question 1

Internet Options

Answer 1

• General - Basic display
• Security - Different access based on site location
• Privacy - Cookies, pop-up blocker, InPrivate browsing
• Content - Certificates and auto-complete
• Connections - VPN and proxy settings
• Programs - Default browser, plugins, etc.
• Advanced - Detailed configuration options (and reset!)

Question 2

Devices and Printers

Answer 2

• Everything on the network
  – Desktops, laptops, printers, multimedia devices, storage
• Quick and easy access
  – Much less complex than Device Manager
  – Properties, device configurations

Question 3

Programs and Features

Answer 3

• Installed applications - Uninstall, size, version
• Windows features - Enable and disable

Question 4

Network and Sharing Center

Answer 4

• All network adapters - Wired, wireless, etc.
• All network configs
  – Adapter settings, network addressing

Question 5

System

Answer 5

• Computer information - Including version and edition
• Performance - Virtual memory
• Remote settings
• System protection

Question 6

Windows Defender Firewall

Answer 6

• Protect from attacks - Scans, malicious software
• Integrated into the operating system
• Control Panel > Windows Firewall

Question 7

Mail

Answer 7

• Icon does not appear unless a mail client,
  e.g., Outlook, is installed
  – Otherwise not an option
• Access to local mail configuration
  – Account information, data files

Question 8

Sound

Answer 8

• Output options - Multiple sound devices may be available
• Set levels for output and input
  – Speakers and microphone

Question 9

User Accounts

Answer 9

• Local user accounts
  – Domains accounts are stored elsewhere
• Account name and type
• Change password
• Change picture
• Certificate information

Question 10

Device Manager

Answer 10

• The OS doesn’t know how to talk directly
  to most hardware - You need drivers
• Manage devices - Add, remove, disable
• First place to go when hardware isn’t working
  – Instant feedback

Question 11

Indexing Options

Answer 11

• Speed up the search process
  – Constantly updates an index
• Searches browser history and user folders
  – Good default options
• Add other locations
  – Modify to include other folders

Question 12

File Explorer Options

Answer 12

• Manage File Explorer - Many options
• General - Windows, expand folders
• View - View hidden files, hide extensions
• Search
  – Disable index searches, search non-indexed areas

Question 13

Administrative Tools

Answer 13

• Not commonly used utilities
  – Used for system administration
• Useful system tools
  – Often used options for system
  administrators and technicians

Question 14

Power Options

Answer 14

• Hibernate
  – Open docs and apps are saved to disk
  – Common on laptops - Used by Fast Startup
• Sleep (standby)
  – Open apps are stored in memory
  – Save power, startup quickly
  – Switches to hibernate if power is low
• Power plans
  – Customize power usage
• Choose what closing the lid does
  – Useful for docking stations
• USB selective suspend
  – Disable individual USB devices
  – Save power
  – Fingerprint readers, biometrics
• Fast startup
  – Enable or disable - Useful for troubleshooting

Question 15

Ease of Access Center

Answer 15

• Usability enhancements - Useful for everyone
• Change display, keyboard, mouse, and other
  input/output options
  – Use Windows without a display
  – Change the mouse pointers