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Chapter 7 – Managing Windows XP

Chapter 7 – Managing Windows XP. Control Panel. The main tool for configuring your system. Most of the tools to configure the system come with the normal installation of Windows. However, others are placed in the Control Panel by other software or hardware installation programs.

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Chapter 7 – Managing Windows XP

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  1. Chapter 7 – Managing Windows XP

  2. Control Panel • The main tool for configuring your system. • Most of the tools to configure the system come with the normal installation of Windows. However, others are placed in the Control Panel by other software or hardware installation programs. • To access the Control Panel: • Click the Start button and selectControl Panel from the Start Menu Or, • From Windows Explorer, click on the Control Panel folder located under MyComputer, or, • If you are using the Classic desktop, selectSettings from the Start Menu and then ControlPanel.

  3. Control Panel – Classic View

  4. Control Panel – Category View (Default XP view)

  5. Standard Tools of the Control Panel Accessibility Options • The Accessibility Options offers you ways to modify the appearance and behavior of Windows to aid users with disabilities, such as hearing or vision impairments.

  6. Standard Tools of the Control Panel Adding and Removing Programs • Installs Windows XP programs or services; or removes currently installed software.

  7. Standard Tools of the Control Panel Add Hardware Adds or troubleshoots your hardware.

  8. Standard Tools of the Control Panel Date and Time • sets the system date, time and time zone

  9. Standard Tools of the Control Panel • Configures your video card, desktop and display settings Display

  10. Standard Tools of the Control Panel • Customizes the way folders and files are displayed, file associations and the overall look and feel of your folder windows. Folder Options

  11. Standard Tools of the Control Panel • configures the settings for your Internet connection and the behavior of Microsoft Internet Explorer Internet Options

  12. Standard Tools of the Control Panel Fonts - manages the fonts installed on your system

  13. Standard Tools of the Control Panel Keyboard - customizes your keyboard settings Mouse - configures your mouse settings, such as the type of pointer, motion control and click speed.

  14. Standard Tools of the Control Panel Network Connections - configures settings for current network connections and adds or removes connections, adapters and services.

  15. Standard Tools of the Control Panel Power Options - customizes energy saving options to suit your needsyou’re your hardware’s capabilities Phone and Modem options - customizes your telephone and modem options.

  16. Standard Tools of the Control Panel Printers and Faxes - adds or removes printers or fax devices; or changes your current settings.

  17. Standard Tools of the Control Panel Regional and Language Options - changes settings for languages, date, time, currency and number displays.

  18. Standard Tools of the Control Panel Scanners and Cameras - adds, removes or configures scanners or digital cameras attached to your system.

  19. Standard Tools of the Control Panel Sounds and Audio Devices - configures the settings for your system’s sound card or other audio devices. Taskbar and Start Menu - modifies the performance and behavior of the Start Menu and Taskbar

  20. Standard Tools of the Control Panel System - displays and changes the settings of your hardware, Windows’ memory and performance management, or the system Update and Restore features.

  21. Standard Tools of the Control Panel User Accounts – adds, removes or modifies user accounts and passwords

  22. Standard Tools of the Control Panel Administrative Tools

  23. Standard Tools of the Control Panel System Information There are three ways to access XP System Information: • From the Start MenuselectAll Programs. • SelectAccessories, and then System Tools. • From the System Tools submenu, selectSystem Information. Or, • Right Click on the My Computer icon on the desktop, • From the shortcut menu, selectSystem Information. Or, • From the Start MenuSelectRun. • In the Open text box, entermsinfo32.exe, pressOK.

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