MS Win10 Control Panel Flashcards
The “View by Category” option in Microsoft Windows Control Panel allows for displaying entire contents of the Control Panel in a single window enabling quick access to each Control Panel applet. (T/F)
False
What are 3 ways to open the Internet Properties utility?
- Internet Options Applet in Control Panel
- Network and Sharing Center Applet in Control Panel
- Windows Run, type in inetcpl.cpl
In the Internet Properties Utility, there are 7 tabs. What are they?
- General
- Security
- Privacy
- Content
- Connections
- Programs
- Advanced
In the Internet Properties Utility, what are 3 options that can be modified in the General tab?
- Configure/Delete temp files, history, cookies, saved passwords and web info
- Configure Appearance
- Configure how Tabs are shown
In the Internet Properties Utility, what is the Security tab used for?
- Configuring internet zones
In the Internet Properties Utility, what is the Privacy tab used for?
- Configuring settings for sites
- Configuring and managing Pop-Up Blocker
In the Internet Properties Utility, what are 3 options the Content tab used for?
- Configuring Certificates
- Configuring Auto-Completion
- Configuring RSS Feeds
In the Internet Properties Utility, what are 3 options the Connections tab used for?
- Configuring Internet Connections
- Configuring VPN
- Configuring LAN settings
In the Internet Properties Utility, what are 2 options the Programs tab used for?
- Manage Add-Ons
- Configuring Internet Programs
The Security tab of the Internet Properties applet in MS Windows allows to impose restrictions on web content allowed in the built-in web browser. (T/F)
True
Using the Internet Properties applet, what tab would you navigate to, in order to reset IE to the default state?
Advanced
Devices and Printers Applet
- What is the RUN Command?
- What are 3 things you can do in the ?
control.exe printer
- Add/Remove wired/wireless devices
- Provide simplified view of all connected devices
- Troubleshoot a device that is not working properly
Programs and Features Applet
- What is the RUN Command?
- What are 3 things you can do in the ?
appwiz.cpl
- Uninstalling applications
- Repair installation of a malfunctioning program
- Adding/removing Windows components
Network and Sharing Center Applet
- What is the RUN Command?
- What are 3 things you can do in the ?
control.exe /name microsoft.networkandsharingcenter
- Network adapter settings
- Advanced sharing settings
- Media streaming options
System Control Panel applet
- What is the RUN Command?
- What is it used for?
control.exe /name microsoft.system
- Provides access to basic information about a PC running Microsoft Windows OS