The Windows Control Panel

Question 1

Windows Control Panel

Answer 1

• Provides you with useful utilities

- Items inside are called applets

Question 2

Internet Options

Answer 2

• General = Basic Display
• Security = Different access based on site location
• Privacy = Cookies , pop-up blocker , in-private browsing
• Connections = VPN & Proxy settings
• Programs = Default browser , plug-ins , etc
• Advanced = Detailed configurations options & reset

Question 3

Display

Answer 3

• Resolution Options
  
  • Import for LCD monitor native resolution
• Color depth & refresh rate
  
  • Advanced settings , adapter modes

Question 4

User Accounts

Answer 4

• Local user accounts
  
  • Domain accounts are stored elsewhere
• Accounts name & type
• Change password
• Change picture
• Certificate information

Question 5

Folder Option

Answer 5

• Manage Windows Explorer
  
  • Many options
• General
  
  • Windows expand folders
• View
  
  • Hidden files , hid extensions
• Search
  
  • Indexing , search option , searching non-indexed areas

Question 6

System

Answer 6

• Computer information
  
  • Including version & edition
• Performance
  
  • Virtual memory
• Remote settings
  
  • Remote Assistant & Remote Desktop
• System protection
  
  • System restore , Select drives

Question 7

Windows Firewall

Answer 7

• Control Panel / Windows Firewall
• Integrated into operating system
• Protect from attacks
  
  • Scan malicious software , direct system access

Question 8

Power Options

Answer 8

• Power plans
  
  • Customer power usage
• Sleep (stand-by)
  
  • Open apps are stored in memory
  • Save power , start-up quickly
  • Switches to hibernate when power is low
• Hibernate
  
  • Open Docs & apps are saved to disk
  • Common on laptops

Question 9

-Programs & Features

Answer 9

• Installed applications
  
  • Uninstall , size , version
• Windows features
  
  • Enable & Disable

Question 10

HomeGroup

Answer 10

• Easily share information
  
  • Windows 7 / Windows 8
  • No HomeGroup on Windows Vista
  • Documents , pictures , music , video
• A network for the Home
  
  • Must be set to “Home” in Windows
• Enable HomeGroup
  
  • A single password for everyone

Question 11

Devices & Printers

Answer 11

• Everything on the network
  
  • Desktop , laptop , printers , multimedia , devices & storage
• Quickly access
  
  • Less complex than Device Manager
  • Properties , device configurations

Question 12

Troubleshooting

Answer 12

-Some problems can be easily fixed

• Automate some of the most common fixes
  
  • Categorized
• May require elevated account access
  
  • Enabling / Disabling hardware & features

Question 13

Network & Sharing Center

Answer 13

• All network adapters
  
  • Wired, wireless , etc.
• All network configs
  
  • HomeGroup
  • Adapter Settings
  • Network addressing

Question 14

Device Manager

Answer 14

• The OS doesn’t know how to talk directly to hardware
  
  • Drivers needed
• Manage devices
  
  • Add , remove , disable
• First place to go when hardware isn’t working
  
  • Instant feedback