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Advanced Startup Options :
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A menu that can be reached during the boot process that offers advanced OS startup options,such as Safe Mode or boot into Lasik Known Good Configuration.
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Attrib :
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MS-DOS command used to view and configure attributes on files and folders at the command prompt.
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Bluetooth :
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A radio - frequency standard that creates a small wireless network between PC's and peripheral devices.
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CMD :
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The 32-bit version of a command line interface available in Windows 2000/XP and later.
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Computer Manager :
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A predefined MMC application that allows administration of a variety of computer related tasks on the local computer or remote computer.
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Disk Defragmenter :
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A tool that can be use to keep the user's computer running smoothly.
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Ethernet :
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Name coined by Xerox for the first standard of network cabling and protocols. Ethernet id based on a bus topology.
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Event Viewer :
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A system utility that displays one of three event logs: System, Security and Application, wherein logged or audited event appear.
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FAT32 :
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The 32-bit enhanced version of FAT introduced by Windows 95 OSR2 that expands the file and volume size of FAT to 32 GB. It one of the file systems supported by XP.
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General Protection Fault :
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A Windows error that often causes a PC to lock up.
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Illegal Operation :
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An error caused when an application asks the operating system to perform a function that cannot be carried out.
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IrDA :
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A type of port installed on newer computers, printers, and other devices that allows them to communicate wirelessly.
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New Technology File System :
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The high-performance file system supported by Windows XP that offers file-level security, encryption, compression, auditing, Disk Quotas and more.
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PC Card :
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A credit card-sized adapter cards that add functionality in many notebook computers, PDA's, and other computer devices.
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Pisconet :
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A bluetooth network of up to 255 devices, however, only 7 devices can communicate at any one time.
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Recovery CD :
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Optical disk that comes with a particular model and brand of computer that contains an image of the entire Windows installation, along with applications, utilities and drivers specifically for your computer.
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Regedit/Regedt32 :
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Run-line utilities for editing the Windows Registry.
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Remote Assistance :
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A mechanism for requesting help for x86-based computers through Windows Messenger and email or by sending a file requesting help.
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Restore Point :
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A system snapshot created by the System Restore utility that is used to restore malfunctioning system.
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Scatternet :
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Two or more piconets that have been networked together.
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SFC (System File Checker) :
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Command-line based utility that checks and verifies the version of system files on your computer.
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System Restore :
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A utility introduced to Windows ME that enables you to return your PC to recent working configurations when something goes wrong.
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Task Manager :
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This utility shows all running programs, including hidden ones.
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Virtual Memory :
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A section of a system's hard drive that is set aside to be used when physical memory is unavailable or completely in use.
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