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Operating System & Software
A+ Domain 3.2
24
Computer Science
12th Grade
12/05/2012

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Term

Windows Explorer/Explorer

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Definition
The file and directory management interface used by Windows.
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My Computer/Computer

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Definition
A seperate window but integrated in explorer.
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Control Panel

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Definition
The central repository for all the applets in Windows for modifying user interface and hardware settings.
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Command Prompt

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Definition
A command-line interpreter
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Telnet
Definition
A command prompt utility that allows a user to make a text-based connection to a remote computer or device and use it as if the user was physically at the machine
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Ping
Definition
A command prompt utility that is used to see if a specific IP address is available and/or receiving traffic
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Ipconfig
Definition
A command prompt utility that displays network information
Term
Run line utilities
Definition
These utilities can be activated from the Run box in the Start Menu
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Msconfig(Microsoft System Configuration Utility)
Definition
A run line utility that began with Windows XP(also works in windows 2000 but isnt included)can be used to selectively disable startup programs and services.
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Msinfo32
Definition
A run line utility that details the settings and specifications for the hardware and software installed in the computer
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Dxdiag
Definition
A run line utility that is used to analyze and diagnose the video card
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Cmd
Definition
A run line utility that opens a DOS-like window where technicians can type in various commands for troubleshooting and diagnostic purposes.
Term
Regedit
Definition
A run line utility that opens the windows registry editor
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My Network Places
Definition
XP uses the My Network Places folder, Windows vista and windows 7 uses my network places it displays a list of network locations
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HomeGroup
Definition
Allows users to create a password-protected network to share media files and libraries.
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Taskbar/systray
Definition
The bottom right of the computer there are icons. This is the taskbar or system tray
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Administrative tools
Definition
ertain tools and applets built-in to allow users with administrative-level access to make configuration changes and perform certain tasks on a system.
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Performance Monitor/System monitor
Definition
An admin tool that is often used to determine the memory usage on a computer and whether more should be added.
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Event Viewer
Definition
An admin tool that is used to view log files
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Services
Definition
A service is program designed to run in the background without user intervention and perform specific tasks.
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Computer Management
Definition
A program used to get to other admin tools.
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MMC(The Microsoft Management Console)
Definition
allows the use of ―snap-ins,‖ console windows that can be added or removed as needed, and since the MMC remembers the consoles, the tool can be easily customized.
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Task Manager
Definition
Shows the processes of Windows and active applications in real time.
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Start Menu
Definition
The Start Menu has a default configuration, and most programs add at least one shortcut to it during program installation
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