A+ Core 2 Certification Cram Notes : Operating Systems

1.3 Use features and tools of the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system (OS).

Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in

Microsoft Management Console (MMC) is a built-in utility in Windows 10 that provides a centralized platform for managing various system configurations and administrative tasks. Here are some of the commonly used MMC snap-ins in Windows 10:

1. Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc): This snap-in allows users to view and manage system and application logs, including security, application, and system events.

2. Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc): This snap-in allows users to manage the disks and volumes on their system, including partitioning, formatting, and assigning drive letters.

3. Task Scheduler (taskschd.msc): This snap-in allows users to schedule tasks, such as running scripts or applications, at specific times or events.

4. Device Manager (devmgmt.msc): This snap-in allows users to manage the hardware devices on their system, including updating drivers, disabling devices, and viewing device properties.

5. Certificate Manager (certmgr.msc): This snap-in allows users to manage digital certificates, including importing, exporting, and viewing certificate properties.

6. Local Users and Groups (lusrmgr.msc): This snap-in allows users to manage local user and group accounts on their system, including creating new accounts, modifying existing accounts, and assigning user permissions.

7. Performance Monitor (perfmon.msc): This snap-in allows users to monitor system performance in real-time, including CPU, memory, disk, and network usage.

8. Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc): This snap-in allows users to manage system-wide settings and configurations, including security policies, network settings, and application settings.

In summary, MMC snap-ins are powerful tools for managing and configuring various aspects of the Windows 10 operating system. By mastering these tools, users can optimize their system's performance, troubleshoot issues efficiently, and manage system-wide configurations with ease.

Additional tools

In addition to the tools and features discussed earlier, here are some additional tools available in Windows 10:

1. System Information (msinfo32.exe): This tool provides a comprehensive view of system hardware, software, and configuration information, including system specifications, drivers, and installed software.

2. Resource Monitor (resmon.exe): This tool provides real-time monitoring of system resource usage, including CPU, memory, disk, and network usage, as well as processes and services using those resources.

3. System Configuration (msconfig.exe): This tool allows users to configure system startup, including selecting startup programs, modifying boot options, and disabling or enabling services.

4. Disk Cleanup (cleanmgr.exe): This tool allows users to clean up unnecessary files and free up disk space on their system, including temporary files, system files, and Recycle Bin files.

5. Disk Defragment (dfrgui.exe): This tool allows users to defragment their hard drive, optimizing disk performance and improving system speed.

6. Registry Editor (regedit.exe): This tool allows users to view and modify the Windows registry, including system settings, configurations, and installed applications.

In summary, these additional tools are available to users in Windows 10 to help them manage and optimize their systems. By using these tools, users can perform various tasks, such as monitoring resource usage, cleaning up disk space, and modifying system settings.