Exploring Windows Administrative Tools
by Steve Johnson - Perspection, Inc.
Microsoft Windows Vista On Demand
- Copyright
- Acknowledgements
- About The Author
- We Want To Hear From You!
- Introduction
- Getting Started with Windows Vista
- Introduction
- Introducing Windows Vista
- Starting Windows Vista
- Using Windows Aero
- Exploring the Windows Desktop
- Using the Mouse
- Using the Mouse for Quick Results
- Using the Start Menu
- Using Windows Sidebar
- Managing Windows
- Using Menus, Toolbars, and Panes
- Choosing Dialog Box Options
- Using Windows Help and Support
- Switching Users
- Shutting Down Your Computer
- Working with Windows Programs
- Introduction
- Starting and Exiting a Program
- Changing the Way a Program Starts
- Using Windows Accessories
- Creating a Document
- Editing Text
- Formatting Text
- Setting Paragraph Tabs
- Setting Paragraph Indents
- Previewing and Printing a Document
- Saving and Closing a Document
- Sharing Information Among Programs
- Inserting and Editing Information
- Linking and Updating Information
- Inserting Special Characters
- Calculating Numbers
- Running Commands
- Playing Games
- Playing Internet Games
- Running Older Programs
- Quitting a Program Not Responding
- Managing Files and Folders
- Introduction
- Using the Explorer Window
- Changing the Explorer Window View
- Opening and Viewing the Computer
- Viewing and Opening Documents
- Opening Recently Used Documents
- Working with Personal Folders
- Navigating Between Folders
- Viewing the Folders List
- Changing the Explorer Layout
- Customizing the Navigation Pane
- Organizing Files by Headings
- Searching for Files and Folders
- Saving a Search
- Changing Search Options
- Performing an Instant Search
- Performing an Advanced Search
- Performing Natural Language Searches
- Adding Properties and Tags to Files
- Modifying the Index to Improve Searches
- Creating and Renaming Files and Folders
- Copying and Moving Files and Folders
- Deleting and Restoring Files and Folders
- Creating a Shortcut to a File or Folder
- Hiding Files and Folders
- Changing Folder Options
- Changing File and Folder List Views
- Customizing Personal Folders
- Sharing Folders or Files with Others
- Compressing Files and Folders
- Managing Files Using a CD or DVD
- Customizing Windows Using the Control Panel
- Introduction
- Viewing the Control Panel
- Changing the Desktop Background
- Customizing the Desktop
- Customizing the Windows Sidebar
- Using a Screen Saver
- Changing the Display
- Using Multiple Monitors
- Changing Text Size on the Screen
- Changing the Desktop Appearance
- Setting the Date and Time
- Changing Language Options
- Changing Regional Options
- Working with Fonts
- Displaying and Arranging Toolbars
- Customizing the Taskbar
- Customizing the Start Menu
- Setting Default Programs
- Changing the Way a CD or DVD Starts
- Using Ease of Access Tools
- Using the Ease of Access Center
- Listening to the Computer
- Recognizing Your Speech
- Exploring the Internet
- Introduction
- History of the Internet and the World Wide Web
- Understanding Web Sites and Browsers
- Connecting to the Internet
- Creating an Internet Connection
- Setting Up Windows Firewall
- Starting Internet Explorer
- Viewing the Internet Explorer Window
- Browsing the Web
- Browsing with Tabs
- Navigating Basics
- Zooming the View In and Out
- Changing Your Home Page
- Modifying the Links Bar
- Adding a Web Page to the Favorites List
- Viewing and Maintaining a History List
- Reading and Subscribing to Feeds
- Searching the Web
- Previewing and Printing a Web Page
- Saving Pictures or Text from a Web Page
- Downloading Files from the Web
- Downloading Files from an FTP Site
- Saving a Web Page
- Sending a Page or Link by E-mail
- Using Another Web Browser
- Exchanging Messages and Information
- Introduction
- Starting Windows Mail
- Setting Up an Account
- Viewing the Windows Mail Window
- Importing and Exporting Information
- Adding a Contact to Windows Contacts
- Composing and Sending E-mail
- Creating E-mail Stationery
- Reading and Replying to E-mail
- Sending and Retrieving a File
- Managing E-mail
- Deleting E-mail
- Setting Junk E-mail Options
- Marking an E-mail Blocked or Safe
- Diverting Incoming E-mail to Folders
- Selecting a News Server
- Subscribing to a Newsgroup
- Reading the News
- Filtering the News
- Posting a News Message
- Viewing the Windows Calendar
- Scheduling an Appointment
- Creating Tasks
- Creating and Sharing Calendars
- Publishing Calendars Over the Internet
- Starting a Windows Meeting
- Holding a Windows Meeting
- Sharing Information in a Windows Meeting
- Holding Web Discussions and Video Conferences
- Introduction
- Preparing for Windows Live Messenger
- Starting Windows Live Messenger
- Configuring Windows Live Messenger
- Viewing Windows Live Messenger
- Changing My Status
- Personalizing Windows Live Messenger
- Adding Online Contacts
- Managing Contacts and Groups
- Sending and Receiving Instant Messages
- Adding Symbols and Voice to an Instant Message
- Blocking a Contact
- Sending a File During an Instant Message
- Sharing Files Using Shared Folders
- Making a Video Call with the Internet
- Making a Phone Call with the Internet
- Sending a Message to a Mobile Device
- Getting Remote Assistance
- Customizing Windows Live Messenger
- Working with Pictures
- Introduction
- Drawing a Picture
- Editing a Picture
- Viewing Pictures
- Managing Pictures in the Photo Gallery
- Fixing Pictures in the Photo Gallery
- E-mailing a Picture
- Formatting and Printing Photos
- Ordering Photo Prints from the Web
- Installing a Scanner or Digital Camera
- Testing a Scanner or Digital Camera
- Scanning a Picture
- Downloading Digital Camera Pictures
- Using Pictures as a Screen Saver
- Using a Picture as a Desktop Background
- Setting Photo Gallery Options
- Working with Windows Media Player
- Introduction
- Starting and Updating Windows Media Player
- Viewing the Media Player Window
- Playing Music from CDs
- Playing a DVD or VCD Movie
- Controlling the Volume
- Browsing the Media Guide and Online Stores
- Listening to Radio Stations
- Playing Media Files
- Playing Media Using a Playlist
- Ripping CD Music
- Copying Media Files to a CD or Portable Device
- Adding Functionality to Media Player
- Enhancing the Media Player Display
- Changing the Media Player Look
- Viewing and Playing Music Files
- Creating a Sound File
- Associating a Sound with an Event
- Starting and Navigating Windows Media Center
- Changing Windows Media Center Settings
- Finding and Viewing Windows Media Center Files
- Creating Movies Using Movie Maker
- Introduction
- Planning a Movie Maker Project
- Starting Movie Maker
- Viewing the Movie Maker Window
- Opening an Existing Project
- Capturing Video and Audio
- Importing Video and Audio
- Adding Slides to a Movie
- Organizing Clips and Collections
- Working with Clips
- Creating a Movie Maker Project File
- Trimming Clips
- Adding Transitions Between Clips
- Adding Video Effects
- Adding Titles and Credits
- Adding a Soundtrack
- Adding a Narration
- Using AutoMovie
- Saving a Project
- Publishing a Movie
- Creating a DVD Video
- Setting Up Accounts and Maintaining Security
- Introduction
- Securing a Computer
- Adding and Deleting User Accounts
- Creating a Guest Account
- Changing a User’s Group or Account Type
- Changing the Start Up Screen
- Changing an Account Picture
- Changing and Setting a Password
- Resetting a Password
- Locking the Computer
- Managing Security in One Place
- Defending Against Malicious Software
- Setting Parental Controls
- Sending Secure Information Using Windows CardSpace
- Encrypting Files for Safety
- Encrypting Files Using BitLocker
- Avoiding Viruses and Other Harmful Attacks
- Understanding Security on the Internet
- Creating Security Zones
- Setting Ratings Using the Content Advisor
- Cleaning Up Internet Files and Information
- Protecting Internet Privacy
- Protecting an Internet Identity
- Protecting Against Phishing
- Blocking Pop-Up Ads
- Using the Information Bar
- Managing Add-Ons
- Protecting Against E-mail Attacks
- Sending Secure E-mail
- Managing Files Using a Network
- Introduction
- Understanding Network Services
- Viewing a Network
- Viewing the Network and Sharing Center
- Viewing Network Computer Properties
- Viewing Network Connection Properties
- Joining a Workgroup Network
- Joining a Domain Network
- Connecting to a Network Using a Modem
- Connecting to a Network over the Internet
- Connecting to a Wireless Network
- Setting Up a Wireless Network
- Setting Up a Wireless Computer Connection
- Adding a Wireless Device to a Network
- Managing a Wireless Connection
- Mapping and Disconnecting a Network Drive
- Creating a Shortcut to a Network
- Setting Network Sharing Options
- Controlling a Remote Computer
- Sharing an Internet Connection
- Changing a Dial-Up Connection
- Going Mobile
- Printing and Faxing
- Introduction
- Understanding Printers
- Viewing Printers
- Installing a Printer
- Specifying a Default Printer
- Renaming or Deleting a Printer
- Sharing a Printer
- Printing Documents
- Managing Printers and Print Jobs
- Changing Printer Properties
- Changing Printer Preferences
- Understanding Faxes
- Setting Up a Fax
- Creating a Fax Cover Page
- Sending a Fax
- Managing Outgoing Faxes
- Receiving a Fax
- Reviewing a Fax
- Changing Fax Properties
- Changing Fax Options
- Maintaining Your Computer
- Introduction
- Understanding Disk File Systems
- Formatting a Disk
- Displaying Disk and Folder Information
- Transferring Files Using a Disk
- Setting Disk Quotas for Users
- Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors
- Optimizing a Disk
- Cleaning Up a Disk
- Scheduling Tasks
- Adding or Removing Windows Components
- Installing or Uninstalling a Program
- Updating Windows
- Improving Computer Performance
- Boosting Speed with Removable Media
- Restoring Computer Settings
- Using Previous Versions
- Starting Windows When Problems Occur
- Setting Startup and Recovery Options
- Managing Hardware
- Introduction
- Understanding Plug and Play Hardware
- Installing Hardware Devices
- Viewing System Hardware
- Viewing Hardware Settings
- Changing Windows Update Driver Settings
- Changing Mouse Settings
- Changing Keyboard Settings
- Changing Phone Dialing Options
- Changing Modem Options
- Managing Color
- Adding a Secondary Monitor
- Changing Game Controller Settings
- Removing Hardware Devices
- Backing Up Your Computer
- Introduction
- Developing a Backup Strategy
- Understanding Backup Permissions
- Exploring the Backup and Restore Center
- Performing a Backup Using a Wizard
- Changing Backup Settings
- Scheduling a Backup
- Restoring Files Using a Wizard
- Restoring Files Using Advanced Settings
- Copying Files From the Backup
- Restoring Your Computer
- Deleting a Backup Set
- Administering Your Computer
- Introduction
- Exploring Windows Administrative Tools
- Monitoring Activity with Event Viewer
- Managing an Event Log
- Changing Log Settings
- Checking Memory for Problems
- Viewing and Creating Performance Charts
- Monitoring Local Security Settings
- Viewing Computer Management Tools
- Managing Disks
- Managing Local Users and Groups
- Viewing and Saving System Information
- Setting System Configuration Options
- Introduction
- New! Features
- Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist
- Index
Exploring Windows Administrative Tools
Windows Vista offers a set of tools that helps you administer your computer and ensure it operates smoothly. The Administrative Tools window, opened from the Control Panel, provides tools that allow you to configure administrative settings for local and remote computers. If you are working on a shared or network computer, you might need to be logged on as a computer administrator or as a member of the Administrators group in order to view or modify some properties or perform some tasks with the administrative tools. You can open User Accounts in the Control Panel to check which account is currently in use or to check with your system administrator to determine whether you have the necessary access privileges. Many Windows users won’t ever have to open the Administrative Tools window, but computers on a network will probably require administrative support.
View Administrative Tools
Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click the Administrative Tools icon in Classic view.
When you’re done, click the Close button.
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