Windows Features

Question 1

Operating System Technologies

Answer 1

• 32bit vs 64bit
  
  • Processor specific
  • Hardware drivers are specific to OS version
  • 32bit (x86) , 64bit (x64)
• 32bit OS can’t run 64bit apps
  
  • 64bit can run 32bit apps
• Apps in a bit 64bit Windows Operating System
  
  • 32bit apps : \Program Files (x86)
  • 64bit apps : \Program Files

Question 2

Windows Aero

Answer 2

• Windows Vista & 7 graphical enhancements
  
  • Removed from Windows 8
• Enhanced UI & switching between applications
  
  • No practical difference

-Requires 1Ghz processor , 1GB RAM & 128MB graphics card

Question 3

User Account Control

UAC

Answer 3

• Limit software access
  
  • Protects your computer
• Standard users
  
  • Use the network
  • Change password
• Administration
  
  • Install applications
  • Configure Remote Desktop
• Secure Desktop
  
  • Limits automated access

Question 4

Bitlocker

Answer 4

• Encrypting entire drive
• Data is always protected
• Windows Vista , Windows 7 , Ultimate & Enterprise
• Windows 8 - Pro & Enterprise

Question 5

Volume Shadow Copy

Answer 5

• Backup entire volumes
  
  • All Windows is running
  • All open files
• Volume snapshot service (VSS)
  
  • Volume shadow copy service
• Provides the “previous versions” tab
  
  • Vista Business , Enterprise & Ultimate
  • All editions of Windows 7 & Windows 8 / 8.1

Question 6

Previous Version & File History

Answer 6

• Previous versions created once a day
  
  • Created by Windows backup or as part of a restore point
  • Control Panel / System / System Protection
• Windows 8 / 8.1
  
  • File History
  • Search for file history from start screen
  • Requires separate drive for backups

Question 7

System Restore

Answer 7

-Create restore points

• Windows Vista , 7 & 8 / 8.1
  
  • All programs / Accessories / System Tools / System Restore
• Doesn’t guarantee recovery from viruses & spyware
  
  • Malware is aware of restore files

Question 8

Sidebar & Gadgets

Answer 8

• Windows Vista sidebar
• Time , weather , utilization
• Control panel / desktop gadgets
• Gadgets have been discontinued
  
  • Security vulnerabilities

-No gadgets in Windows 8

Question 9

Ready Boost

Answer 9

• Cache to RAM instead of Disk
• Windows Vista , 7 & 8 / 8.1
• Flash memory needed
  
  • USB , SD card , Compact Flash , etc

-Plug in compatibility memory

Question 10

Compatibility Mode

Answer 10

-Run an application as an old OS

• OS emulates another OS
  
  • Run outdated application
• Configured per application
• Available in Windows Vista , 7 & 8 / 8.1

Question 11

Windows XP Mode

XPM

Answer 11

• Windows virtual PC on Windows 7
  
  • Windows 7 Pro, Enterprise , & Ultimate
  • Not supported by 8 / 8.1
  • Ended April 8 2014
• Windows XP services Pack 3
  
  • Fully licensed
• Integrated into OS
  
  • Run XP applications on Windows 7 desktop

Question 12

Administrative Tools

Answer 12

• Control Panel / Administrative Tools
• Not exclusive to admin
• Computer Management , Services , Memory Diagnostic

Question 13

Windows Defender

Answer 13

• Real-time anti-malware
  
  • Included with Windows Vista & 7
  • Includes anti-virus in Windows 8 / 8.1
• Updated by Microsoft Security Essentials in Windows Vista & 7
  
  • Disabled defender in when installed
  • Windows defender in Windows 8 included anti-virus
• Internet Explorer integration
  
  • Scans downloads

Question 14

Windows Firewall

Answer 14

-Allow or disallow

• Protects from attacks
  
  • Scans malicious software
• Integrated into operating system
  
  • Control Panel / Windows firewall

Question 15

Security Center

Answer 15

• Windows Vista
  
  • Action center in Windows 7 & 8 / 8.1
• Central security overview
  
  • Anti-virus , anti-spyware , automated updates

-A useful security portal & recovery guide

Question 16

Event Viewer

Answer 16

• Central event consolidation
• Application , security , Setup , System
• Information , Warning , Error , Critical , Successful audit , Failure audit
• Control Panel / Administrative