Using Windows System Configuration Flashcards

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System Configuration

msconfig

A
  • Manage Boot process , startup services , etc
    • One stop shop
  • Control Panel / Administrative Tools
    • msconfig.exe
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General Tab

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  • 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
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Boot Tab

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  • 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
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Services Tab

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  • 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
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Startup Tab

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  • Manage which programs start with Windows login
  • Multiple reboots
  • A popular feature
    • Has moved to the task manager in Window 8 / 8.1
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Tools Tab

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  • 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
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