Using Windows System Configuration Flashcards
1
Q
System Configuration
msconfig
A
- Manage Boot process , startup services , etc
- One stop shop
- Control Panel / Administrative Tools
- msconfig.exe
2
Q
General Tab
A
- Control the Startup process
- Normal , diagnostic , selective
- Normal Startup
- Nothing to see here
- Diagnostic Startup
- Similar to Safe Mode
- Selective Startup
- You decide what to load
3
Q
Boot Tab
A
- Control the boot location
- Multiple locations & operating systems
- Advanced Options
- Number of processors , maximum memory , etc
- Boot Options
- Safe Boot , remove the GUI , create file log , base video , OS boot information , show drivers as they load , set timeout for booting
4
Q
Services Tab
A
- Enabling & Disabling Windows services
- Determine what starts during boot
- Easier to manage than the Service Applet
- Click / unclick
- Useful for trial & error
- May take multiple boots to find problem
5
Q
Startup Tab
A
- Manage which programs start with Windows login
- Multiple reboots
- A popular feature
- Has moved to the task manager in Window 8 / 8.1
6
Q
Tools Tab
A
- Easy access to popular administrative Tools
- UAC settings , system information , computer management , etc
- Faster than searching through menus or typing
- A static, but comprehensive list