Is a part of the Microsoft Windows
graphical user interface which allows
users to view and manipulate basic
system settings and controls, such as
adding hardware, adding and removing
software, controlling user accounts, and
changing accessibility options.
 Full of specialized tools that are used to
change the way Windows looks and
behaves.
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Some of these tools help to adjust settings that
make your computer more fun to use.
› use Mouse to replace standard mouse pointers with
animated icons that move on your screen,
› use Sounds and Audio Devices to replace standard
system sounds with sounds you choose.
› Other tools help you set up Windows so that your
computer is easier to use.
 For example, if you are left-handed, you can use Mouse
to switch the mouse buttons so that the button on the
right performs the primary functions of selecting and
dragging.
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Click Start
Panel
Click Settings
Choose Control
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There are a few commonly used
items/functions in Control Panel :
› Add or Remove Hardware
› Add or Remove Programs
› Display
› System
Refer to notes given
Provides information about programs
and processes running on your
computer.
 Use to monitor key indicators of your
computer's performance.
 See the status of the programs that are
running and end programs that have
stopped responding.
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Assess the activity of running processes using as
many as fifteen parameters, and see graphs
and data on CPU and memory usage.
If connected to a network, you can view
network status and see how your network is
functioning.
If more than one user are connected to your
computer, you can see who is connected,
what they are working on, and you can send
them a message.
Use Ctrl+Alt+Del to access the Task Manager
anytime.
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To start Task Manager, do any of the
following:
1. Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE, and then click Task
Manager.
2. Press CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
3. Right-click an empty area of the taskbar,
and then click Task Manager.
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Click the Performance tab in Task
Manager to view a dynamic overview of
the performance of your computer,
including the following measures:
› Graphs for CPU and memory usage.
› The total number of handles, threads, and
processes that are running.
› The total number of kilobytes (KBs) used for
physical, kernel, and commit memory.
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Windows Housekeeping Chores
Move within the Windows Desktop and select items
› Shortcut Key: Tab, Arrow, Enter.
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Open the Run dialog box
› Shortcut Key: Windows-R
› It will open the windows Run dialog.
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Start Windows Explorer
› Shortcut Key: Windows-E
› It will start Windows Explorer
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Find a File (from the Windows desktop)
› Shortcut Key: Windows-F or F3.
› It will open Windows Find file dialog box.
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Open the System Properties dialog box
› Shortcut Key: Windows-Break.
› It will open the System Properties
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Rename the selected object:
› Shortcut Key: F2.
› It will rename the selected object.
› E.g. Select My Computer icon, press F2 and
you’ll be able to change the name of My
Computer to another name.