Windows 10 Administrative Tools

Master Windows 10 admin tools! Identify functions of Control Panel, Device Manager & more.

TASK 1. Read the descriptions and fill in the name of the Windows 10 component. 1. Control PanelThis component is the centralized configuration area in Windows. It's used to make changes to nearly every aspect of the operating system.This includeskeyboardandmousefunction, passwords and users, network settings, power management, desktop backgrounds, sounds,hardware, program installation and removal, speech recognition, parental control, etc.This is the place to go in Windows if you want to change something about how it looks or works.2. Control Panel AppletThis are the individual components of the Windows Control Panel.Each component can be thought of as a miniature program that can be used to configure settings for any number of different areas of Windows.They are joined together in one place, the Control Panel, to make accessing them easier than with a standard application that's installed to your computer.3. GodModeThis is a special folder in Windows that gives you quick access to over 200 tools and settings that are normally tucked away in the Control Panel and other windows and menus.4. Device ManagerThis component is an extension of the Microsoft Management Console that provides a central and organized view of all the Microsoft Windows recognized hardware installed in a computer.It is used to manage the hardware devices installed in a computer like hard disk drives, keyboards, sound cards, USB devices, and more.5. Disk ManagementThis is an extension of the Microsoft Management Console that allows full management of the disk-based hardware recognized by Windows.It is used to manage the drives installed in a computer—like hard disk drives (internal and external), optical disk drives, and flash drives. It can be used to partition drives, format drives, assign drive letters, and much more.6. Windows Memory DiagnosticAn excellent free memory test program.7. ServiceThis component is a small program that usually starts when the Windows operating system loads.You won't normally interact with it like you do with regular programs because they run in the background (you don't see them) and don't provide a normal user interface.These components can be used by Windows to control many things like printing, sharing files, communicating with Bluetooth devices, checking for software updates, hosting a website, etc.8. FirewallThis is the first line of defense for your network.9. Command LineThis component is a program that allows the entering of commands and then executes those commands to the operating system. It's literally an interpreter of commands.Unlike a program that has a graphical user interface (GUI) like buttons and menus that are controlled my a mouse, a this component accepts lines of text from a keyboard as the commands and then converts those commands into functions that the operating system understands.10. DriverThis is a small piece of software that tells the operating system and other software how to communicate with a piece of hardware. TASK 2. Read about administrative tools and answer the questions from TASK 3. Administrative ToolsHow to Use Administrative Tools in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XPAdministrative Tools is the collective name for several advanced tools in Windows that are used mainly by system administrators. The Administrative Tools suite is available in Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows Server operating system.What Are Administrative Tools Used For?The programs available in Administrative Tools can be used to schedule a test of your computer's memory, manage advanced aspects of users and groups, format hard drives, configure Windows services, change how the operating system starts, and much, much more.How to Use Administrative ToolsAdministrative Tools is basically a folder that contains shortcuts to the various tools that comprise it. Double-clicking or double-tapping one of the program shortcuts in Administrative Tools will start that tool. In other words, Administrative Tools itself doesn't do anything. It is just a location that stores shortcuts to related programs that are actually stored in the Windows folder. Most of the programs available in Administrative Tools are snap-ins for the Microsoft Management Console (MMC).Component ServicesComponent Services is an MMC snap-in used to administer and configure other components, COM+ applications, and more. Component Services is included within Administrative Tools in Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows XP.Computer ManagementComputer Management is an MMC snap-in used as a central location to manage local or remote computers. Computer Management includes Task Scheduler, Event Viewer, Local Users and Groups, Device Manager, Disk Management, and more, all in a single location. This makes it really easy to manage all the important aspects of a computer.Defragment and Optimize DrivesDefragment and Optimize Drives opens Microsoft Drive Optimizer, the built-in defragmentation tool in Windows. Defragment and Optimize Drives is included within Administrative Tools in Windows 10 and Windows 8.Disk CleanupDisk Cleanup opens Disk Space Cleanup Manager, a tool used to gain free disk space by removing unnecessary files like setup logs, temporary files, Windows Update caches, and more.Event ViewerEvent Viewer is an MMC snap-in used to view information about certain actions in Windows, called events. Event Viewer can sometimes be used to identify a problem that has occurred in Windows, especially when an issue has occurred but no clear error message was received. Events are stored in event logs. A number of Windows event logs exist, including Application, Security, System, Setup, and Forwarded Events.Local Security PolicyLocal Security Policy is an MMC snap-in used to manage Group Policy security settings. One example of using Local Security Policy would be requiring a minimum password length for user passwords, enforcing a maximum password age, or making sure any new password meets a certain level of complexity. Pretty much any detailed restriction you can imagine can be set with Local Security Policy.Memory Diagnostics ToolMemory Diagnostics Tool is the name of the shortcut in Administrative Tools in Windows Vista that starts Windows Memory Diagnostic on the next reboot. The Memory Diagnostics Tool utility tests your computer's memory to identify defects, which may ultimately require you to replace your RAM.Performance MonitorPerformance Monitor is an MMC snap-in that's used to view real-time, or previously recorded, computer performance data. Advanced information about your CPU, RAM, hard drive, and network are just a few of the things you can view via this tool.System ConfigurationThe System Configuration link in Administrative Tools starts System Configuration, a tool used to help troubleshoot some kinds of Windows startup problems.ServicesServices is an MMC snap-in used to manage the various Windows services existing that help your computer start, and then keep running, as you expect. The Services tool is most often used to change the startup type for a particular service. Changing the startup type for a service changes when or how the service is executed. Choices include Automatic (Delayed Start), Automatic, Manual, and Disabled.System InformationThe System Information link in Administrative Tools opens the System Information program, a tool that displays incredibly detailed data about the hardware, drivers, and most parts of your computer. TASK 3. Read the article above and select the name of the tool to answer the questions below: 1. This tool has access to real-time computer performance data. Performance Monitor2. This tool is used to gain more free space on the disk. Disk Cleanup3. This tool is used to manage security restrictions. Local Security Policy4. This tool is used to launch the process of piecing data bits together, those fragmented files so they sit closer - physically - on the drive or other media, potentially speeding up the drive's ability to access the file . Defragment and Optimize Drives5. This tool is used to identify the problem that has occurred but no error message has been received. Event Viewer TASK 4. Label the icons. Component Services Computer Management Performance Monitor Disk Cleanup Event Viewer Local Security Policy Defragment and Optimize Drives Memory Diagnostics Tool System Information System Configuration TASK 5. Write out at leat ten new words, translate them and write down the translation.