Optimizing Windows (CH 14)
Information Systems 106 with Vanlear at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
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By: Tammy Shields
Textbook:
A+ Guide to Managing & Maintaining Your PC
Created: 2011-02-26
Size: 30 flashcards
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List four ways to start Task manager.
Ctrl+Alt+Delete
Right click blank area of the taskbar
Ctrl+Shift+Esc
Type taskmgr.exe in Vista search box or XP dialog box
If a program is not responding, how can you stop it?
select the program and end task on the applications tab of the task manger
If a program is using too much of system resources and bogging down other applications, what can you do to fix the problem?
Use the task manager to reduce the priority level of the program
How can you get a list of users currently logged onto the computer?
Users tab in the task manager
What is the program filename and extension of the System Configuration utility?
Msconfig.exe
What tool in Windows Vista, used to temporarily disable a startup program, is not avalable in Windows XP?
Software Explorer
If a nonessential service is slowing down startup, how can you permanently disable it?
Use the Services console
What should be the startup type of a service that should not load at startup but might be used later after startup? What tool can you use to set the startup type of a service?
manual
Service console
List three snap-ins that can be found in both the Windows Vista and Windows XP Computer Management windows that are used to manager hardware and track problems with hardware?
Event Viewer
Device Manager
Disk Management
What is the file extension of a console that is managed by Microsoft Management Console?
.msc
What is the program file name and extensions of the Microsoft Management Console?
mmc.exe
Which log in Event Viewer would you use to find out about attempted logins to a computer?
Security log
Which log in the Event Viewer would you use if you suspect a problem with the hard drive?
System log
What is the program filename and extension of the Reliability and Performance Monitor?
Perfmon.msc
What is the path to the Ntuser.dat file in Windows Vista?
C:\Users\username\NTuser.dat
How is the Ntuser.dat file used?
It holds the preferences and settings for current logged on user
Which registry key contains information that Device Manager uses to display information about hardware?
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKCU\HARDWARE)
What tool in Windows XP do you use to back up the system state?
Ntbackup
What is the Vista tool that can give you a quick report of the overall performance of the system?
Windows Experience Index
To improve Windows performance, you decide to disable the indexer used for Windows search. Will Windows search still work?
Yes
What three indicators in Task Manager can be used to find which program has a memory leak?
Memory Private Working Set
Handles
Threads
Why is it best not to disable the UAC box?
It improves security
What key do you press at startup to load the system in Safe Mode?
F8
If performance improves when Windows is loaded in Safe Mode, what can you conclude?
There is an issue with a nonessential service or program
If performance does not improve when Windows is loaded in Safe Mode, what can you conclude?
issue with a hardware device, a critical driver, or a Windows component.
When using MSconfig to stop startup services, including Microsoft services, which service should you not stop so that restore points will not be lost?
Volume Shadow Copy service
What is the purpose of the Windows Installer service?
installing and uninstalling software
In what folder does Task Scheduler keep scheduled tasks?
C:\Windows\system32\Task
In what folder is most installed software likely to be found?
C:\Program files
What is the name of the Control Panel applet used to unistall software in Vista?
Programs and Features
About this deck
By: Tammy Shields
Textbook: A+ Guide to Managing & Maintaining Your PC
Created: 2011-02-26
Size: 30 flashcards
Views: 400
Textbook:
A+ Guide to Managing & Maintaining Your PCCreated: 2011-02-26
Size: 30 flashcards
Views: 400
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