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Common tool used for an Operating System
Device Manager
Common tool used for an Operating System
Event Viewer
Common tool used for an Operating System
Disk Management
Device Manager

Accessed through the System icon in the Control Panel
Device Manager
Lists all installed device drivers and their status
Device Manager

Can be used to find a hardware component that is not functioning properly, or two devices that are conflicting with one another

Event Viewer

Has been a feature of Windows NT since its original release in 1993
Event Viewer

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

Event Viewer

Defines three log sources: System, Application, and Security
One of two log sources intended for use by the Windows operating system and Windows applications respectively
System Log
One of two log sources intended for use by the Windows operating system and Windows applications respectively
Application Log
Security Log
Its source is only directly writable by the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (lsass.exe)
Local Security Authority Subsystem Service

lsass.exe
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
Event Viewer
By default, there are three logs available for view in Event Viewer, one of which is:
Application Log
By default, there are three logs available for view in Event Viewer, one of which is:
Security Log
By default, there are three logs available for view in Event Viewer, one of which is:
System Log
Application Log

Contains errors, warnings, or information that programs generate
Security Log

Contains information about the success or failure of audited events

System Log

Contains errors, warnings, and information that Windows 2000 generates

Disk Management
Gives you a graphic representation of the hard disks and CD-ROM devices in your computer
left pane
The ____ ____ of the Disk Management window is the Computer Management pane of the Computer Management console
lower pane
The _____ ____ of the Disk Management window contains the information for all the physical disks installed in the computer, excluding floppy drives
upper pane

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
right pane
The _____ ____ of the Disk Management window contains a list of actions you can perform; the list changes based on the object you select
Action menu / Action Pane
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 _____ ____
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
Disk Management
Windows Registry
Contains information, settings, options, and other values for programs and hardware installed on all versions of Microsoft Windows Operating systems

Windows Registry

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 ______ ________
Windows Registry

When first opening the ______ ________ Editor, it displays root keys that contain all Registry values

Registry Root Key

Hive Name

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT (HKCR)

Describes file type, file extension, and OLE information

HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU)

Contains user who is currently logged into Windows and their settings
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM)

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
HKEY_USERS (HKU)

Contains information about all the users who log on to the computer, including both generic and user-specific information
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG (HKCC)

Contains the details about the current configuration of hardware attached to the computer
HKEY_DYN_DATA (HKDD)

Only used in Windows 95, 98, and NT
HKEY_DYN_DATA (HKDD)

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
HKCR
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
HKCU
HKEY_CURRENT_USER
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
HKLM
HKEY_USERS
HKU
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
HKCC
HKEY_DYN_DATA
HKDD
Performance Monitor

Windows ___________ _______ is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that provides tools for analyzing system performance.
Performance Monitor

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

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
Task Scheduler
Can be used to execute tasks such as starting an application, sending an email message, or showing a message box
Tasks can be scheduled to execute...
When a specific system event occurs
Tasks can be scheduled to execute...
At a specific time

Tasks can be scheduled to execute...
At a specific time on a daily schedule
Tasks can be scheduled to execute...

At a specific time on a weekly schedule
Tasks can be scheduled to execute...
At a specific time on a monthly schedule
Tasks can be scheduled to execute...
At a specific time on a monthly day-of-week schedule
Tasks can be scheduled to execute...
When the computer enters an idle state
Tasks can be scheduled to execute...

When the task is registered

Tasks can be scheduled to execute...

When the system is booted

Tasks can be scheduled to execute...

When a user logs on

Tasks can be scheduled to execute...

When a Terminal Server session changes state
Microsoft System Information

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
Microsoft System Information

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
Microsoft System Information

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
If a device does not work correctly and its history indicates a recent upgrade to a new driver, ...

replace that driver with the original driver and test to see if the issue is resolved
If you install an update from the Windows Update Web site and it fails to meet your expectations, ...

restore the original files by running the Update Wizard Uninstall from the Tools menu in Microsoft System Information
If your computer worked fine yesterday, but is not working properly today, ...

try restoring yesterday's configuration files by running the MS-DOS-based Registry Checker Program with the /restore parameter

MSCONFIG

System Configuration

System Configuration

Tool that can help identify problems that might prevent Windows from starting correctly
If a problem doesn't occur when a service is turned off, but does occur when that service is turned on...

the service could be the cause of the problem
System Configuration

Intended to find and isolate problems, but is not meant as a startup management program
To permanently remove or turn off programs or services that run at startup, ...

see Uninstall or change a program

One reason a computer crash may occur

Corrupted software
One reason a computer crash may occur

Corrupted driver files
One reason a computer crash may occur
Corrupted registry
One reason a computer crash may occur

Malfunctioning hardware

One reason a computer crash may occur

Incompatible peripherals

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
You must keep your desk clean and free from dust to ...

prevent particles from damaging your system's hardware

Which Registry Root Key contains user who is currently logged into Windows and their settings?
HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU)
Applications and operating system components can make use of this centralized log service to report events that have taken place

Event Viewer
This gives you a graphic representation of the hard disks and CD-ROM devices in your computer

Disk Management

Contains information, settings, options, and other values for programs and hardware installed on all versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems

Microsoft System Information
What enables you to automatically perform routine tasks on a chosen computer?

Task Scheduler