Chapter 2 – Part 4
CMPF124 Personal
CMPF 112 Productivity
:
with COMPUTING
Information Technology
SKILLS
Introduction To Windows
Operating Systems
Basic Windows Admin
Objectives
• At the end of the lesson, you should
be able to :
– identify the functions of items in Control
Panel provided with Windows OS
– Perform basic windows administration
task – Task Manager
– identify and manipulate the keyboard
shortcuts available for Windows OS
Control Panel
• Control Panel is full of specialized tools that are used to
change/configure the setting on how Windows looks and
works.
• There are two ways to find Control Panel tools that you need
for a particular task:
– Use search. To find a setting you're interested in or a task
you want to perform, type a word or phrase in the search
box. For example, type "sound" to find specific settings for
your sound card, system sounds, and the volume icon on
the taskbar.
– Browse. You can explore Control Panel by clicking
different categories (for example, System and Security,
Programs, or Ease of Access), and viewing common tasks
listed under each category. Or, under View by, click either
Large icons or Small icons to view a list of all Control
Panel items.
Windows 7 Control Panel
Category View
Windows 7 Control Panel
Icon View
Category View
. . . To Display These Groups of Links
1. System and Security
Action Center, Windows Firewall, System, Windows
Update, Power Options, Backup and Restore, BitLocker
Drive Encryption, and Administrative Tools
2. User Accounts
User Accounts, Windows Cardspace, Credential
Manager, and Mail (32-bit)
3. Network and Internet
Network and Sharing Center, Homegroup, and Internet
Options
4. Appearance and
Personalization
Personalization, Display, Desktop Gadgets, Taskbar and
Start Menu, Ease of Access Center, Folder Options,
and Fonts
5. Hardware and Sound
Devices and Printers, AutoPlay, Sound, Power Options,
Display, and WindowsMobility Center
6. Clock, Language, and Region Date and Time, and Region and Language
7. Programs
Programs and Features, Default Programs, and Desktop
Gadgets
8. Ease of Access
Ease of Access Center and Speech Recognition
1. System & Security
Features
Descriptions
Action Center
helps you make sure that firewall is on, antivirus
software is up to date, and your computer is set to
install updates automatically
BitLocker Drive
Encryption
encrypts Windows hard disk to help keep documents,
passwords, and other important data safe. Once you
turn on BitLocker, any file that you save on that drive is
encrypted automatically.
Backup and
Restore
creates copies of your most important files, so you're
always prepared for the worst
Microsoft Security
Essentials
a free download that helps protect your computer from
viruses, spyware, worms, Trojans, and other malware.
Windows
Defender
software that helps protect your computer from pop-up
ads, slow performance, and security threats caused by
spyware and other unwanted software.
2. User Account
• is a collection of information that tells Windows which files and
folders you can access, what changes you can make to your
computer, and your personal preferences, such as your desktop
background or screen saver.
• let you share a computer with several people while having your own
files and settings. Each person accesses his or her user account
with a user name and password.
• 3 types of accounts. Each type gives users a different level of
control over the computer:
– Standard accounts are for everyday computing.
– Administrator accounts provide the most control over a
computer and should only be used when necessary.
– Guest accounts are intended primarily for people who need
temporary use of a computer.
2. User Account - UAC
• User Access Control
• is
a
feature
in Windows that can
help you stay in control
of your computer by
informing you when a
program
makes
a
change that requires
administrator-level
permission.
2. User Account - UAC
• UAC works by adjusting the permission
level of your user account.
3. Network & Internet
• to configure your Internet access, and for
sharing and streaming files across the
local network, which is made easier with
the new tools in Windows 7.
3. Network & Internet
• Network and Sharing Centre
– online and configuring your network access, change
how you connect to the Web, which files and folders
you’re sharing with others & etc.
• HomeGroup
– to make it easier to share photos, music and video
across a home network
• Internet Options
– to change your homepage, control how much
information your browser can store about you, disable
add-ons & etc.
4. Appearance & Personalization
4. Appearance & Personalization
5. Hardware and Sound
• the settings and tools pertinent to your
system’s hardware setup.
5. Hardware and Sound
• Devices and Printers
– to add and re-configure hardware devices.
– E.g.: View the printers, input devices, displays and
other peripherals connected to your machine, and
troubleshoot or change the settings.
• AutoPlay
– control the way in which Windows deals with new
media (such as DVDs) or devices (such as USB
sticks) as they are plugged into the machine.
5. Hardware and Sound
• Sound
– configure your speaker or headphone setup, change
the playback and recording devices that are in use,
update the relevant drivers,
• Power Options
– Change the length of time the computer waits before
it goes into sleep or hibernation mode, change the
delay before the screen shuts off, and more
• Display
– change the screen resolution and text size, calibrate
the colour options, and configure extra features.
7. Programs
7. Programs
•You can use Programs and Features to uninstall
programs or to change the program's configuration by
adding or removing certain options.
 Select a program, and then click Uninstall.
• Some programs include the option to change or repair
the program in addition to uninstalling it.
 To change a program, click Change or Repair. If
you are prompted for an administrator password or
confirmation, type the password or provide
confirmation.
Task Manager (TM)
Def. : displays the programs, processes, and
services that are currently running on your
computer.
Task Manager (TM)
Functions:
1. to monitor your computer’s performance
2. to close a program that's not responding (but any
unsaved changes will be lost.)
3. If you're connected to a network, you can view network
status and see how your network is functioning.
4. If more than one person is connected to your computer,
you can see who's connected and what they're working
on, and you can send them a message.
TM – Applications tab
• The Task column displays a list of open applications
• The Status column shows whether the application is
Running or Not Responding
• At the bottom are three buttons:
– End Task: Closes an application or process.
– Switch To: Switches between applications or
processes.
– New Task: Starts an application from the dialog box
that opens when you click this button.
Task Manager
Running Application
Running processes
TM – Processes tab
• view of all your processes, including a button to
Show Processes from all Users and the End
Process button.
• By viewing the Image Name, CPU, Memory, and
Description columns, you can focus on the
precise area causing trouble.
TM – Services tab
Services status
TM – Services tab
• shows services running, some descriptive
information regarding them (Description
and Group information), and if they are
running or not.
• can use this tab to stop or start services.
TM – Performance tab
System Performance
TM – Performance tab
• Able to see graphs and data on CPU and memory
usage.
• Provide information about;
– Total: The amount of RAM installed on the system in
MB.
– Cached: The amount of physical RAM used for
system resources.
– Available: The total of standby and free memory for
programs.
– Free: The amount of memory that is currently unused
or doesn't contain useful information.
TM- Networking tab
TM- Networking tab
• shows a graph of your active network
connection, where you can view the
network utilization of your connections.
• this tab also includes columns showing the
Link Speed and the Connection State.
TM- User
TM- User tab
• shows you the users who are logged on
now.
• By right-clicking a user, you can
Disconnect a user who is remotely
connected to your computer or Log Off a
local user.
Task Manager (TM)
How to open/start Task Manager:
1. Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE, and then click
Task Manager.
2. Right-click an empty area of the taskbar, and
then click Task Manager.
3. Press CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
Basic Windows Admin
(Keyboard Shortcut)
• Use shortcut keys as an alternative to the
mouse when working in Windows.
• You can open, close, and navigate the
Start menu, desktop, menus, dialog boxes,
and Web pages using keyboard shortcuts.
• Keyboard shortcuts may also make it
easier for you to interact with your
computer and applications.
General keyboard shortcuts
Press this key
To do this
F1
Display Help
F3
Search for a file or folder
F5 (or Ctrl+R)
Refresh the active window
CTRL+ESC
Open the Start menu
Windows logo key +U
Open the Ease of Access Center
ALT+TAB
Switch between open items
Windows logo key keyboard shortcuts
Press this key
To do this
Windows logo key
Open or close the Start menu
Windows logo key +PAUSE
Display the System Properties dialog box
Windows logo key +D
Display the desktop
Windows logo key +M
Minimize all windows
Windows logo key +E
Open Computer
Windows logo key +F
Search for a file or folder
Windows logo key +L
Lock your computer or switch users
Windows logo key +R
Open the Run dialog box