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Common tool used for an Operating System
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Device Manager
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Common tool used for an Operating System
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Event Viewer
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Common tool used for an Operating System
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Disk Management
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Device Manager
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Accessed through the System icon in the Control Panel |
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Device Manager
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Lists all installed device drivers and their status
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Device Manager
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Can be used to find a hardware component that is not functioning properly, or two devices that are conflicting with one another |
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Event Viewer |
Has been a feature of Windows NT since its original release in 1993 |
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Event Viewer
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Applications and operating system components can make use of this centralized log service to report events that have taken place, such as a failure to start a component or complete an action |
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Event Viewer |
Defines three log sources: System, Application, and Security |
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One of two log sources intended for use by the Windows operating system and Windows applications respectively
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System Log
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One of two log sources intended for use by the Windows operating system and Windows applications respectively
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Application Log
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Security Log
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Its source is only directly writable by the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (lsass.exe)
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Local Security Authority Subsystem Service
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lsass.exe |
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When you first start _____ ______, it will automatically display all events that are recorded in the selected log; however, you can use the Find command to search through a selected log for specific events
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Event Viewer
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By default, there are three logs available for view in Event Viewer, one of which is:
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Application Log
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By default, there are three logs available for view in Event Viewer, one of which is:
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Security Log
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By default, there are three logs available for view in Event Viewer, one of which is:
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System Log
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Application Log
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Contains errors, warnings, or information that programs generate |
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Security Log
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Contains information about the success or failure of audited events |
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System Log |
Contains errors, warnings, and information that Windows 2000 generates |
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Disk Management |
Gives you a graphic representation of the hard disks and CD-ROM devices in your computer
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left pane
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The ____ ____ of the Disk Management window is the Computer Management pane of the Computer Management console
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lower pane
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The _____ ____ of the Disk Management window contains the information for all the physical disks installed in the computer, excluding floppy drives
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upper pane
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The _____ ____ of the Disk Management window contains descriptions of the physical disks installed in the computer, including data on the amount of space used and free, the type of file system, and the health of that system |
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right pane
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The _____ ____ of the Disk Management window contains a list of actions you can perform; the list changes based on the object you select
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Action menu / Action Pane
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To use Disk management to create or delete partitions, format drives, and create striped or volume sets, click the disk that you want to modify, and select the change that you want to make from the _____ ____
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To use ____ __________ to create or delete partitions, format drives, and create striped or volume sets, right-click the drive that you want to modify, and then select the appropriate action from the context menu
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Disk Management
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Windows Registry
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Contains information, settings, options, and other values for programs and hardware installed on all versions of Microsoft Windows Operating systems
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Windows Registry
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When a program is installed, a new sub key containing settings like a program's location, version, and how to start the program, are all added to the ______ ________ |
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Windows Registry
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When first opening the ______ ________ Editor, it displays root keys that contain all Registry values |
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Registry Root Key |
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HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT (HKCR) |
Describes file type, file extension, and OLE information |
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HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU) |
Contains user who is currently logged into Windows and their settings |
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM)
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Contains computer-specific information about the hardware installed, software settings, and other information, which is used for all users who log on to this computer and is one of the more commonly accessed areas in the Registry |
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HKEY_USERS (HKU)
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Contains information about all the users who log on to the computer, including both generic and user-specific information |
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HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG (HKCC)
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Contains the details about the current configuration of hardware attached to the computer |
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HKEY_DYN_DATA (HKDD)
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Only used in Windows 95, 98, and NT |
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HKEY_DYN_DATA (HKDD)
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Contained the dynamic status information and Plug-and-Play information; this information may change as devices are added to or removed from the computer. The information for each device includes the related hardware key and the devices' current status, including problems |
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HKCR
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HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
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HKCU
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HKEY_CURRENT_USER
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
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HKLM
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HKEY_USERS
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HKU
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HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
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HKCC
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HKEY_DYN_DATA
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HKDD
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Performance Monitor
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Windows ___________ _______ is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that provides tools for analyzing system performance. |
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Performance Monitor
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From a single console, you can monitor application and hardware performance in real time, customize what data you want to collect in logs, define thresholds for alerts and automatic actions, generate reports, and view past performance data in a variety of ways |
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Task Scheduler |
Enables you to automatically perform routine tasks on a chosen computer by monitoring whatever criteria you choose to initiate the tasks (referred to as triggers) and then executing the tasks when the criteria is met |
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Task Scheduler
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Can be used to execute tasks such as starting an application, sending an email message, or showing a message box
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Tasks can be scheduled to execute...
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When a specific system event occurs
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Tasks can be scheduled to execute...
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At a specific time
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Tasks can be scheduled to execute...
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At a specific time on a daily schedule
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Tasks can be scheduled to execute...
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At a specific time on a weekly schedule |
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Tasks can be scheduled to execute...
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At a specific time on a monthly schedule
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Tasks can be scheduled to execute...
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At a specific time on a monthly day-of-week schedule
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Tasks can be scheduled to execute...
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When the computer enters an idle state
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Tasks can be scheduled to execute...
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When the task is registered |
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Tasks can be scheduled to execute... |
When the system is booted |
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Tasks can be scheduled to execute... |
When a user logs on |
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Tasks can be scheduled to execute... |
When a Terminal Server session changes state |
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Microsoft System Information
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Collects system information, such as devices that are installed in your computer or device drivers loaded in your computer, and provides a menu for displaying the associated system topics |
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Microsoft System Information
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Can be used to diagnose computer issues, such as if you were to have display issues, you could use it to determine what display adapter is installed on your computer and view the status of its drivers |
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Microsoft System Information
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Maintains a history of device drivers that are installed on your computer; can be used to better understand what has happened in the past if you are unsure of a computer's recent history |
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If a device does not work correctly and its history indicates a recent upgrade to a new driver, ...
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replace that driver with the original driver and test to see if the issue is resolved |
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If you install an update from the Windows Update Web site and it fails to meet your expectations, ...
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restore the original files by running the Update Wizard Uninstall from the Tools menu in Microsoft System Information |
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If your computer worked fine yesterday, but is not working properly today, ...
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try restoring yesterday's configuration files by running the MS-DOS-based Registry Checker Program with the /restore parameter |
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MSCONFIG |
System Configuration |
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System Configuration |
Tool that can help identify problems that might prevent Windows from starting correctly |
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If a problem doesn't occur when a service is turned off, but does occur when that service is turned on...
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the service could be the cause of the problem |
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System Configuration
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Intended to find and isolate problems, but is not meant as a startup management program |
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To permanently remove or turn off programs or services that run at startup, ...
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see Uninstall or change a program |
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One reason a computer crash may occur |
Corrupted software |
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One reason a computer crash may occur
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Corrupted driver files |
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One reason a computer crash may occur
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Corrupted registry
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One reason a computer crash may occur
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Malfunctioning hardware |
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One reason a computer crash may occur |
Incompatible peripherals |
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As a preventative measure, you must use a registry cleaner utility and antivirus software to ... |
periodically scan your registry and system for possible problems and remove them before they cause any serious damage to your PC
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You must keep your desk clean and free from dust to ...
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prevent particles from damaging your system's hardware |
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Which Registry Root Key contains user who is currently logged into Windows and their settings? |
HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU)
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Applications and operating system components can make use of this centralized log service to report events that have taken place
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Event Viewer |
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This gives you a graphic representation of the hard disks and CD-ROM devices in your computer
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Disk Management |
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Contains information, settings, options, and other values for programs and hardware installed on all versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems |
Microsoft System Information |
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What enables you to automatically perform routine tasks on a chosen computer?
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Task Scheduler |