The Windows Control Panel Flashcards

1
Q

Windows Control Panel

A
  • Provides you with useful utilities

- Items inside are called applets

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Internet Options

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  • 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
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Display

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  • Resolution Options
    • Import for LCD monitor native resolution
  • Color depth & refresh rate
    • Advanced settings , adapter modes
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4
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User Accounts

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  • Local user accounts
    • Domain accounts are stored elsewhere
  • Accounts name & type
  • Change password
  • Change picture
  • Certificate information
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5
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Folder Option

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  • Manage Windows Explorer
    • Many options
  • General
    • Windows expand folders
  • View
    • Hidden files , hid extensions
  • Search
    • Indexing , search option , searching non-indexed areas
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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
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7
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Windows Firewall

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  • Control Panel / Windows Firewall
  • Integrated into operating system
  • Protect from attacks
    • Scan malicious software , direct system access
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8
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Power Options

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  • 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
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9
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-Programs & Features

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  • Installed applications
    • Uninstall , size , version
  • Windows features
    • Enable & Disable
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10
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HomeGroup

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  • 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
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11
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Devices & Printers

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  • Everything on the network
    • Desktop , laptop , printers , multimedia , devices & storage
  • Quickly access
    • Less complex than Device Manager
    • Properties , device configurations
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12
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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
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13
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Network & Sharing Center

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  • All network adapters
    • Wired, wireless , etc.
  • All network configs
    • HomeGroup
    • Adapter Settings
    • Network addressing
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14
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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
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