The Windows Control Panel Flashcards
1
Q
Internet Options
A
- General
- Basic display
- Security
- Different access based on site location
- Privacy
- Cookies, pop-up blocker, InPrivate browsing
- Connections
- VPN and proxy settings
- Programs
- Default browser, plugins, etc.
- Advanced
- Detailed configuration options (and reset!)
2
Q
Display
A
- Resolution options
- Important for LCD monitor native resolutions
- Color depth and Refresh rate
- Advanced Settings, Adapter modes
3
Q
User Accounts
A
- Local user accounts
- Domains accounts are stored elsewhere
- Account name and type
- Change password
- Change picture
- Certificate information
4
Q
Folder Options
A
- Manage Windows Explorer
- Many options
- General
- Windows, expand folders
- View
- View hidden files, hide extensions
- Search
- Indexing, search options, searching non-indexed areas
5
Q
System
A
- Computer information
- Including version and edition
- Performance / Advance settings
- Virtual memory
- Remote settings
- System protection
6
Q
System Properties
A
- Computer information
- Including version and edition
- Performance / Advance
- Virtual memory
- Remote settings
- Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop
- System protection
- System Restore, select drives
7
Q
Windows Firewall
A
- Protect from attacks - Scans, malicious software
- Integrated into the operating system
- Control Panel / Windows Firewall
8
Q
Power options
A
• Power plans - Customize power usage
- Sleep (standby)
- Open apps are stored in memory
- Save power, startup quickly
- Switches to hibernate if power is low
- Hibernate
- Open docs and apps are saved to disk
- Common on laptops
9
Q
Credential Manager
A
• Centralized management of web
and Windows credentials
• Each site can have a different username and
password
- Add additional Windows credentials
- Certificates
10
Q
Programs and features
A
- Installed applications
- Uninstall, size, version
- Windows features
- Enable and disabl
11
Q
HomeGroup
A
- Easily share information
- Windows 7 / Windows 8
- No HomeGroup options on Windows 10
- Documents, pictures, music, video
- A network for the home
- Must be set to “Home” in Windows
- Enable HomeGroup
- A single password for everyone
12
Q
Devices and Printers
A
• Everything on the network
• Desktops, laptops, printers, multimedia devices,
storage
- Quick and easy access
- Much less complex than Device Manager
- Properties, device configurations
13
Q
Sound
A
- Output options
- Multiple sound devices may be available
- Set levels for output and input
- Speakers and microphone
14
Q
Troubleshooting
A
- Some problems can be easily fixed
- Have you tried turning it off and on again?
- Automate some of the most common fixes
- Categorized
- May require elevated account access
- Enabling / disabling hardware and features
15
Q
Network and Sharing Center
A
- All network adapters
- Wired, wireless, etc.
- All network configs
- HomeGroup
- Adapter settings
- Network addressing
