The Windows Control Panel Flashcards
1
Q
Windows Control Panel
A
- Provides you with useful utilities
- Items inside are called applets
2
Q
Internet Options
A
- General = Basic Display
- Security = Different access based on site location
- Privacy = Cookies , pop-up blocker , in-private browsing
- Connections = VPN & Proxy settings
- Programs = Default browser , plug-ins , etc
- Advanced = Detailed configurations options & reset
3
Q
Display
A
- Resolution Options
- Import for LCD monitor native resolution
- Color depth & refresh rate
- Advanced settings , adapter modes
4
Q
User Accounts
A
- Local user accounts
- Domain accounts are stored elsewhere
- Accounts name & type
- Change password
- Change picture
- Certificate information
5
Q
Folder Option
A
- Manage Windows Explorer
- Many options
- General
- Windows expand folders
- View
- Hidden files , hid extensions
- Search
- Indexing , search option , searching non-indexed areas
6
Q
System
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- Computer information
- Including version & edition
- Performance
- Virtual memory
- Remote settings
- Remote Assistant & Remote Desktop
- System protection
- System restore , Select drives
7
Q
Windows Firewall
A
- Control Panel / Windows Firewall
- Integrated into operating system
- Protect from attacks
- Scan malicious software , direct system access
8
Q
Power Options
A
- Power plans
- Customer power usage
- Sleep (stand-by)
- Open apps are stored in memory
- Save power , start-up quickly
- Switches to hibernate when power is low
- Hibernate
- Open Docs & apps are saved to disk
- Common on laptops
9
Q
-Programs & Features
A
- Installed applications
- Uninstall , size , version
- Windows features
- Enable & Disable
10
Q
HomeGroup
A
- Easily share information
- Windows 7 / Windows 8
- No HomeGroup on Windows Vista
- Documents , pictures , music , video
- A network for the Home
- Must be set to “Home” in Windows
- Enable HomeGroup
- A single password for everyone
11
Q
Devices & Printers
A
- Everything on the network
- Desktop , laptop , printers , multimedia , devices & storage
- Quickly access
- Less complex than Device Manager
- Properties , device configurations
12
Q
Troubleshooting
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-Some problems can be easily fixed
- Automate some of the most common fixes
- Categorized
- May require elevated account access
- Enabling / Disabling hardware & features
13
Q
Network & Sharing Center
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- All network adapters
- Wired, wireless , etc.
- All network configs
- HomeGroup
- Adapter Settings
- Network addressing
14
Q
Device Manager
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- The OS doesn’t know how to talk directly to hardware
- Drivers needed
- Manage devices
- Add , remove , disable
- First place to go when hardware isn’t working
- Instant feedback