Configure Windows System Settings Flashcards

Lesson 10B

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System Settings

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configuring input/output devices, power, remote desktop, notifications, and clipboard (data copying).

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About page

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listing key hardware and OS version information

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Advanced settings

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startup repair, command prompt, and more advanced troubleshooting options.

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advance settings

Performance options

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disabling background apps, optimizing the power plan, and updating device drivers.

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%SYSTEMROOT%

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the directory that contains the core files of the Microsoft Windows operating system.

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Update & Security settings

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provide a single interface to manage a secure and reliable computing environment

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Update & Security settings

Patch management

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replacement file fixes some sort of coding problem
in the original file.

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Update & Security settings

Security apps

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detect and block threats to the computer system and data

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Windows Update

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hosts critical updates and security patches plus optional software and hardware device driver updates.

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Windows Security page

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contains shortcuts to the management pages for the built-in Windows Defender virus/threat protection and firewall product.

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Microsoft Product Activation

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is an antipiracy technology that verifies that
software products are legitimately purchased.

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Device Settings

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means that Windows automatically detects when a new device is connected, locates drivers for it, and installs and configures it with minimal user input.

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Devices settings options

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  • peripherals
  • bluetooth
  • phone
  • printer
  • Device manager(advance settings)
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Display and Sound Settings

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  • Scale-font
  • color
  • Multiple Displays-mouse position
  • Resolution and refresh rate-OLED/TFT
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15
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Power Options

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allows Windows to selectively reduce or turn off the power supplied to hardware components.

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16
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power options

Advanced Configuration & Power Interface (ACPI)

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to ensure software and hardware compatibility for different power-saving modes.

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ACPI Levels

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  • S0 (powered on)
  • S5 (soft power off)
  • G3 (mechanically powered off).
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Power management

ACPI power modes

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  • Standby/Suspend to RAM
  • Hibernate/Suspend to Disk
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ACPI

Standby/Suspend to RAM

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Cuts power to most devices but maintains power to the memory.

20
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ACPI

Hibernate/Suspend to Disk

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Saves any open but unsaved file data in memory
to disk (S4)

21
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Power & sleep settings

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configuring timers for turning off the screen and putting the computer to sleep when no user activity is detected.

22
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Power Options applet

fast startup

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uses the hibernation file to instantly restore the previous system RAM contents for quick input

23
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Power options

power plan

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enables the user to switch between different sets of preconfigured options easily. Advanced

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window features

Installable Software

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  • Hyper-V virtualization platform-VM
  • Store apps- in sandbox protection
  • Desktop apps-admin permissions
  • Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)-Linux apps
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Apps Settings
is used to view and remove installed apps and Windows Features.
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# Control panel Programs and Features
use it to install and modify desktop applications and Windows Features. | legacy applet
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Mail applet
Microsoft Outlook client email application is installed to the computer.
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Gaming settings
suspends Windows Update and dedicates resources to supporting the 3-D performance and frame rate of the active game app
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Network Settings
be configured with one or more types of network adapter: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, cellular radio, VPN. Each has own IP.
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# Network Settings Network Ultiities
Network & Internet-modern Network Connections (ncpa.cpl)-control panel Network and Sharing Center-control p. Advanced sharing settings-control p.
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Windows Defender Firewall
determines which processes, protocols, and hosts are allowed to communicate with the local computer over the network.
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# Control Panel applet Internet Options
Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) browser (legacy)
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# control panel Administrative Tools
links to a folder of shortcuts to several advanced configuration consoles.
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# Admistrative Tool Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
modify advanced settings for a subsystem, such as disks or users.
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# admin tool Computer Management (compmgmt.msc)
to schedule tasks and configure local users and groups disks, services, devices, and so on.
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# computer management Defragment and Optimize Drives (dfrgui.exe)
—Maintain disk performance by optimizing file storage patterns.
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# computer management Disk Cleanup (cleanmgr.exe)
Regain disk capacity by deleting unwanted files.
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# computer management Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc)
Review system, security, and application logs.
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# computer management Local Security Policy (secpol.msc)
View and edit the security settings.
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# computer management Resource Monitor (resmon.exe) and Performance Monitoring (perfmon.msc)
View and log performance statistics.
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# computer management Registry Editor (regedit.exe)—
—Make manual edits to the database of Windows configuration settings.
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# computer management Services console (services.msc)
Start, stop, and pause processes running in the background.
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# computer management Task Scheduler (taskschd.msc)—
Run software and scripts according to calendar or event triggers.
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Management Shortcuts
Pressing START+X or right-clicking the Start button: Device Manager, Computer Management, Command Prompt, and Windows PowerShell
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# tools shortcuts Instant Search box
Press the START key, and then simply type the program file name or utility name.
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