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Operating system technologies |
32bit vs 64bit -processor specific -hardware drives are specific to OS version 32bit(x86) 64bit (x64) 32bit OS cannot run on 64-bit apps -but 64bit OS can run 32-bit apps Apps in a 64bit Windows 02 32bit apps\program files(x86) 64bit apps \program files |
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Windows Aero |
Windows Vista and Windows 7 graphical enhancements -removed in Windows 8 Enhanced UI and switching between applications -no practical differences when using apps Requires 1 GHz processor 1GB of RAM, and 128 MB graphics card |
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UAC (User Account Control) |
Limit software access -protect your computer Standard users -use the network -change your password Administrator -install applications -configure remote desktop Secure Desktop -limits automated access |
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Bit Locker |
Encrypt an entire volume -not just a single file -protects all of your data, including the OS Lose your laptop -doesnt matter without the password Data is always protected -even if the physical drive is moved to another computer Windows Vista/7 = Ultimate and Enterprise Windows 8/8.1 = Pro and Enterprise |
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Volume Shadows copy |
Backup entire volumes -while windows is running -all open files Volume snapshot service(VSS) -volume shadow copy service Provides the "previous versions"tab -visa business, enterprise, and ultimate -all editions of windows 7 and 8/8.1 |
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Previous versions and file histor |
Previous version created once a day -created by win backup or as part of a restore point -control panel/system/system protection Windows 8/8.1 -File history -search for file history from the start screan -requires a separate drive to backup(more info) |
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System Restore |
creates restore points -go back in time to correct problems Windows Vista, 7, and 8/8.1 All programs/accesories/system tools/system restore Doesn't guarantee recovery from viruses and spyware -the malware knows about your restore files |
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Sidebar and Gadgets |
Windows Vista Sidebar -gadgets go anywhere in Win7 Time, Weater, utilizaiton -user created gadgets Control Panel/Desktop Gadgets Gadgets have been discontinued -too many security vulerabilities No gadgets in Windows 8 -many built in apps replaced these |
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Ready Boost |
Cache to ram instead of disk -Can provide a significant speed increase Win Vista, 7, and 8/8.1 -new memory subsystem You need flash memory -USB, SD, Compact Flash Plug in compatible memory -windows will ask you if you'd like to use it |
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Compatability mode |
RUn an application as an old OS -go back in time Your OS emulates another OS -run your outdated application Configured per-application -properties of the executable Available in Windows Vista, 7, and 8/8.1 |
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Windows XP mode(XPM) |
Windows Virtual PC on Windows 7 -windows 7 professional, enterprise, and ultimate -not supported in Windows 8/8.1 Support for all operating systems ended on April 8, 2014 Windwos XP service pack 3 -fully licensed Integrates into the OS -runs XP appicaitons on Win 7 desktop -As Windows XP |
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Windows Easy Transfer |
Migrate files and settings from Win XP, Vista,7, and 8/8.1 -Useful when moving to a new computer Supports both side-by-bide and wipe-and-load Supoprted in Windows Vista,7,and 8. Limited functionality in Win8.1 -migrates files but does not migrate settings |
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Administrative Tools |
Control Panel/Administrative Tools -easy to find Not exclusive to admins -not that interesting to non admins Comptuer management Services, Memory diagnostics |
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Windows Defender |
Real-time anti-malware Included with Vistaand 7 - anti malware Includes Anti-virus in Win8/8.1 Updated by microsoft security essentials in Win Vista/7 -disables defender when installed -win defender in win 8 includes anti-virus along with anti malware Interent Explorer integration -scan or download |
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Windows Firewall |
Software firewall that allow or disallow traffic -inbound and outbound -personal firewall Protect form attacks -scans, malicions software Integrated into the OS -Control Panel/Windows Firewall |
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Security Center |
Windows Vista -action center in Win 7/8/8.1 Central security overview -Anti-virus, anti spyware, automatic updates Useful security portal -and recovery guide |
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Event Viewer |
Central Event consolidation -what happened Application, seeciruty, setup, system Information, warning, error, critical, successful, audit,fauilre audit Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Even Viewer |
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Control Panel Category View |
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Control Panel Classic View |
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