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Chp 15 Managing Microsoft Windows Flashcards

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Taskkill

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Stops a specified task on a local or remote computer

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Bootrec

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Repairs boot configuration (must be run in repair mode)

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Shutdown

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Shuts down or restarts the computer

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Tasklist

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lists current task on a local or remote computer

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MD (MKDIR)

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Makes a new folder (sub directory)

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CD (CHDIR)

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Changes your current location to the specified folder(subdirectory)

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RD (RMDIR)

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Removes an empty folder

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DEL

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Deletes one or more files on the current or specified folder or drive

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Format

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Creates or recreates the specified file system on recordable or rewriteable storage.

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fixmbr

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Writes a windows compatible MBR(Master Boot Record) to the system partition

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Fixboot

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Writes a new boot sector to the system partition by using a boot sector that’s compatible with windows.

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ScanOs

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Scan Operating System

Scans all disk for installations that are compatible with Windows.

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Rebuildbcd

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Rebuild Boot Configuration Database

Scans all disks for installations that are compatible with windows. Used to completely rebuild the BCD store.

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format (drive letter): /fs:exFAT

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Formats a drive using exFAT

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format (drive letter): /q

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Performs a quick format

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Copy Command

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Copies files from one folder to another

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xcopy command

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A more advanced copy command.
Faster operation on groups of files.
Creates folders as needed.
Can be used as a backup utility.

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robocopy

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A more advanced xcopy.

Can delete files in the folder with the same name as the files being copied.

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Diskpart

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A disk management program included in windows.

Used to perform disk partitioning and management commands.

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SFC

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System File Checker

A windows utility that checks protected system files and replaces incorrect versions or missing files.

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Chkdsk

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Checks disk drives for errors and optionally repairing those errors.
chkdsk /F -scans for errors on the current drive.
chdsk F: /F - Scansfor and fixes errors on drive F:.

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gpupdate

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Is used to update the group policy on a local or remote computer

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GPresult

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Used to display the current policy for a specified user computer

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Dir

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Used to display a list of files and sub folders

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Help
Used to get help for most command line utilities
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Command /?
Used to display help for the specified command
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Computer management
An organized window system with most of the tools you need to manage your computer
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How to get to Computer management win 7
Start>Right click computer/my computer>manage or start>all programs>administrative tools>computer management or compmgmt.msc in run line
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How to get to Computer management win 8/8.1/10
Windows key+x>computer management or event viewer>device manager>local users and groups>services>disk management
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Device manager
Used to display installed devices and their drivers. Helps to troubleshoot problems with devices
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How to get to Device manager | Win 7/Vista
start>right click computer>properties>device manager
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How to get to Device manager | Win 8/8.1/10
``` open charms menu>search>search device manager or device manager link or windows key+x>device manager ```
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device manager code 1
This device is not configured correctly. Update the driver
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device manager code 3
The driver for this device might be corrupted, or your system might be running low on memory or other resources. Close some open applications or Uninstall and reinstall the driver or install additional ram
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device manager code 10
Device cannot start. Update the driver. or view Microsoft help and support article 943104 for more info
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device manager code 12
Not enough free resources to use the device. Disable another device to use it. Use the troubleshooting wizard to find the conflicting device. Disable the device.
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device manager code 22
The device is disabled. Enable the device
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Performance Monitor
perfmon.exe Real-time performance monitoring of your windows device. Used to monitor hardware, RAM, CPU, network, and most of the computer's resources Under computer management
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Services
The programs your device uses, but you don't directly. | Under computer management
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Task Scheduler
taskschd.msc | Used to run tasks on a specific schedule
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Print management
A utility for managing printers connected to the computer or network Open from administrative tools folder
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Data Sources (ODBC)
Open database connectivity | Used to list and manage data sources and drivers
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Windows memory diagnostics
Tests system and cache memory before the windows desktop is loaded
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Task manager
A utility that provides useful real time info into some hardware and programs running on the computer. ctrl+shift+esc ctrl+alt+del run line taskmgr
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MSConfig
The Microsoft system configuration utility enables you to selectively disable programs and services that run on startup. run line msconfig
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Disk management
Analyzes and configures hard drives
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Windows upgrade advisor
Determines whether a computer can run win 7 | windows upgrade assistant for 8/8.1
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Windows easy transfer
copies files, photos, music, email, and settings from one computer to another
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USMT
User state migration tool | A command line tool used to migrate user files and settings for one or more computers
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System Utilities
``` A variety of command line utilities used for system management. services.msc MMC Notepad Explorer MSinfo32 DXdiag MSconfig regedit cmd ```
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Regedit
Run line regedit | Used to edit the registry
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Command
run line cmd | used to execute windows commands.
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MSTSC
Microsoft terminal services client. better known as Remote desktop program. Used to remote into another desktop.
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How to configure remote settings on the Host Computer
System properties>remote>allowremote connections to this computer check box>specify the users who can connect>ok
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How to connect to a remote computer | win 7
start>windows desktop search pane>search mstsc
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How to connect to a remote computer | win 8/8.1
windows key+x>run>type mstsc enter host IP click connect enter account name and password
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Notepad
Simple plain text editor. Used for creating batch files and scripts. Editing HTML files.
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MSinfo32
(system Information) | Displays a lot of info about the computer hardware and windows installation in a system
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DXiag
displays and troubleshoots DirectX components in winodws. | Shows DirectX version and allows you to test them.
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System Restore
Resets your computer to a restore point. Used to fix problems caused by defective hardware or software instalations.
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Creating a restore point | Win 7/vista
Start menu>right click computer>select properties>system protection task>create>create name and save
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Creating a restore point | Win 8/8.1
open charms>search>system restore>create restore point>create button>create name and save
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Restoring to a restore point | win vista
start>right click computer>properties>system protection>system restore>recommended restore or choose a different restore point>confirm unless choosing another restore point
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Restoring to a restore point | win 7/8/8.1/10
start>right click computer>system protection>system restore>next>next or select another restore point>finish

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