Configure Windows System Settings Flashcards
Lesson 10B
System Settings
configuring input/output devices, power, remote desktop, notifications, and clipboard (data copying).
About page
listing key hardware and OS version information
Advanced settings
startup repair, command prompt, and more advanced troubleshooting options.
advance settings
Performance options
disabling background apps, optimizing the power plan, and updating device drivers.
%SYSTEMROOT%
the directory that contains the core files of the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Update & Security settings
provide a single interface to manage a secure and reliable computing environment
Update & Security settings
Patch management
replacement file fixes some sort of coding problem
in the original file.
Update & Security settings
Security apps
detect and block threats to the computer system and data
Windows Update
hosts critical updates and security patches plus optional software and hardware device driver updates.
Windows Security page
contains shortcuts to the management pages for the built-in Windows Defender virus/threat protection and firewall product.
Microsoft Product Activation
is an antipiracy technology that verifies that
software products are legitimately purchased.
Device Settings
means that Windows automatically detects when a new device is connected, locates drivers for it, and installs and configures it with minimal user input.
Devices settings options
- peripherals
- bluetooth
- phone
- printer
- Device manager(advance settings)
Display and Sound Settings
- Scale-font
- color
- Multiple Displays-mouse position
- Resolution and refresh rate-OLED/TFT
Power Options
allows Windows to selectively reduce or turn off the power supplied to hardware components.
power options
Advanced Configuration & Power Interface (ACPI)
to ensure software and hardware compatibility for different power-saving modes.
ACPI Levels
- S0 (powered on)
- S5 (soft power off)
- G3 (mechanically powered off).
Power management
ACPI power modes
- Standby/Suspend to RAM
- Hibernate/Suspend to Disk
ACPI
Standby/Suspend to RAM
Cuts power to most devices but maintains power to the memory.
ACPI
Hibernate/Suspend to Disk
Saves any open but unsaved file data in memory
to disk (S4)
Power & sleep settings
configuring timers for turning off the screen and putting the computer to sleep when no user activity is detected.
Power Options applet
fast startup
uses the hibernation file to instantly restore the previous system RAM contents for quick input
Power options
power plan
enables the user to switch between different sets of preconfigured options easily. Advanced
window features
Installable Software
- Hyper-V virtualization platform-VM
- Store apps- in sandbox protection
- Desktop apps-admin permissions
- Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)-Linux apps
Apps Settings
is used to view and remove installed apps and
Windows Features.
Control panel
Programs and Features
use it to install and modify desktop applications
and Windows Features.
legacy applet
Mail applet
Microsoft Outlook client
email application is installed to the computer.
Gaming settings
suspends Windows Update and dedicates resources to supporting the 3-D performance and frame rate of the active game app
Network Settings
be configured with one or more types of network adapter: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, cellular radio, VPN. Each has own IP.
Network Settings
Network Ultiities
Network & Internet-modern
Network Connections (ncpa.cpl)-control panel
Network and Sharing Center-control p.
Advanced sharing settings-control p.
Windows Defender Firewall
determines which processes, protocols, and hosts are allowed to communicate with the local computer over the network.
Control Panel applet
Internet Options
Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) browser (legacy)
control panel
Administrative Tools
links to a folder of shortcuts to
several advanced configuration consoles.
Admistrative Tool
Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
modify advanced settings for a subsystem, such as disks or users.
admin tool
Computer Management (compmgmt.msc)
to schedule tasks and configure local users and groups disks, services, devices, and so on.
computer management
Defragment and Optimize Drives (dfrgui.exe)
—Maintain disk performance by
optimizing file storage patterns.
computer management
Disk Cleanup (cleanmgr.exe)
Regain disk capacity by deleting unwanted files.
computer management
Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc)
Review system, security, and application logs.
computer management
Local Security Policy (secpol.msc)
View and edit the security settings.
computer management
Resource Monitor (resmon.exe) and Performance Monitoring (perfmon.msc)
View and log performance statistics.
computer management
Registry Editor (regedit.exe)—
—Make manual edits to the database of Windows
configuration settings.
computer management
Services console (services.msc)
Start, stop, and pause processes running in
the background.
computer management
Task Scheduler (taskschd.msc)—
Run software and scripts according to
calendar or event triggers.
Management Shortcuts
Pressing START+X or right-clicking the Start button:
Device Manager, Computer
Management, Command Prompt, and Windows PowerShell
tools shortcuts
Instant Search box
Press the START key, and then simply type the program file name or utility name.
