Computer Support/Windows/Control Panel

This lesson covers the Control Panel.

Objectives and Skills

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Objectives and skills for the Control Panel portion of A+ certification include:[1]

Given a scenario, use Windows Control Panel utilities.
  • Internet options
    • Connections
    • Security
    • General
    • Privacy
    • Programs
    • Advanced
  • Display/Display Settings
    • Resolution
    • Color depth
    • Refresh rate
  • User accounts
  • Folder options
    • View hidden files
    • Hide extensions
    • General options
    • View options
  • System
    • Performance (virtual memory)
    • Remote settings
    • System protection
  • Windows firewall
  • Power options
    • Hibernate
    • Power plans
    • Sleep/suspend
    • Standby
  • Programs and features
  • HomeGroup
  • Devices and Printers
  • Sound
  • Troubleshooting
  • Network and Sharing Center
  • Device Manager

Readings

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  1. Wikipedia: Control Panel (Windows)

Multimedia

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  1. YouTube: The Windows Control Panel - CompTIA A+ 220-902 - 1.5
  2. YouTube: Windows XP Control Panel Options - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.5
  3. YouTube: Windows Vista Control Panel Options - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.5
  4. YouTube: Windows 7 Control Panel Options - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.5

Activities

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References

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