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Specifies 6 different levels of power states.
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Advanced Configuration Power Interface
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Software that allows a specific piece of hardware to communicate with the XP Pro OS.
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device driver
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A way of ensuring that drivers are properly tested before they are released to the public.
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driver signing
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Provides hardware-independent code for specific hardware platforms.
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hardware abstraction layer (HAL)
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Contains all of the settings for a computer.
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hardware profile
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Console framwork for management applications and provides a common environment for snap-ins, which are administrative tools developed by Microsoft or third party vendors.
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Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
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Technology that uses a combination of hardware and software that allows the OS to automatically recognize and configure new hardware without user intervention.
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plug and play
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Configuring multiple processors and associating each processor with specific processes that are running on the computer.
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processor affinity
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Primary utility for registry editing in XP Pro.
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REGEDIT
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Database used by the OS to store configuration information.
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Registry
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Used to edit the registry. This utility is designed for advanced configuration of the system.
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Registry Editor
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Administrative tools developed by Microsoft or third party vendors.
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snap-ins
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Doesn't save data automatically as hibernation does. An individual can acces their computer more quickly than a computer that is in hibernation, usually through a mouse click or key stroke, and the desktop appears as it was prior.
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standby
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External bus standard that allows a person to connect devices through a port. Supports transfer rates up to 12Mbps. A single port can support up to 127 devices.
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Universal Serial Bus (USB)
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The device that outputs the display to your monitor.
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video adapter
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