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Windows Explorer/Explorer
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| The file and directory management interface used by Windows. |
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My Computer/Computer
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| A seperate window but integrated in explorer. |
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| The central repository for all the applets in Windows for modifying user interface and hardware settings. |
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| A command-line interpreter |
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| 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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| A command prompt utility that is used to see if a specific IP address is available and/or receiving traffic |
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| A command prompt utility that displays network information |
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| These utilities can be activated from the Run box in the Start Menu |
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| Msconfig(Microsoft System Configuration Utility) |
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| 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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| A run line utility that details the settings and specifications for the hardware and software installed in the computer |
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| A run line utility that is used to analyze and diagnose the video card |
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| A run line utility that opens a DOS-like window where technicians can type in various commands for troubleshooting and diagnostic purposes. |
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| A run line utility that opens the windows registry editor |
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| 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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| Allows users to create a password-protected network to share media files and libraries. |
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| The bottom right of the computer there are icons. This is the taskbar or system tray |
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| 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 |
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| 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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| An admin tool that is used to view log files |
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| A service is program designed to run in the background without user intervention and perform specific tasks. |
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| A program used to get to other admin tools. |
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| MMC(The Microsoft Management Console) |
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| 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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| Shows the processes of Windows and active applications in real time. |
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| The Start Menu has a default configuration, and most programs add at least one shortcut to it during program installation |
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