Windows OS Tools Flashcards
What is MMC in Windows?
Microsoft Management Console is a toolbox application/windows feature that allows you to “snap-in” a custom list of tools:
- Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc)
- Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc)
- Task Scheduler (taskschd.msc)
- Device Manager (devmgmt.msc)
- Certificate Manager (certmgr.msc)
- Local Users and Groups
(lusrmgr.msc)
- Performance Monitor
(perfmon.msc)
- Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc)
What’s the command to open Performance Monitor in Windows?
What’s the command to open Resource Monitor in Windows?
perfmon.msc in search bar opens Performance Monitor that displays OS hardware performance statistics like memory utilization, CPU. Alternatively use Resource Monitor for more detailed view resmon.exe.
What does the .msc file extension stand for?
Microsoft (MS) Configuration file.
What does msinfo32.exe show?
MS System Information - hardware resources, components, peripherals, print jobs, drivers.
Which is more detailed Performance Monitor (perfmon.msc) or Resource Monitor (resmon.exe)?
Resource Monitor has detailed real-time view of current processes and tasks for each category whereas Performance Monitor is more of an overview for activity of CPU RAM Network Storage.
What is the Windows Registry Editor (regedit.exe)?
Should you create a registry backup before changing anything in regedit?
A hierarchical database of configuration settings. Used by almost everything:
Kernel
Device Drives
Services
Security Account Manager (SAM
Applications
Always backup the registry before making any changes!!!
Where would you go first to access Windows Firewall?
Control Panel -> System and Security
Where you find Windows Defender Antivirus?
Settings->Privacy and Security
Where to disable autoplay/autorun?
Settings->Devices
Restrict system login times via?
gpedit (local) or gpmc (for corporate/AD)
