Applications
Ex: Microsoft Word,...etc.
Active Directory
Manages
BIOS
F10 during startup
System BIOS
Startup BIOS
Setup BIOS
3 main functions of the motherboard BIOS.
POST (Power On Self Test)
A computer program that checks everything before start up.
System Files
Files that deal with your operating system.
Service Pack
Fix a problem or fault in your operating system.
(You can purchase it at Microsoft.com)
Malware
Viruses
Windows 7 Editions
Windows 7 Starter
Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Enterprise
Windows 7 Ultimate
Operating Systems (OS)
Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows NT & Windows 2000, Windows 9X/ME, DOS with Windows 3X, DOS (Disk Operating System) / MAC OS, MAC OS X (ten), MAC OS X Lion / Linux.
Ping (Packet Internet Groper)
A TCP/IP command used to troubleshoot network connections. It verifies that the host can communicate with another host on the network.
Registry
Database that stores:
- Hardware & Software Configuration Info.
- User Preferences
- Setup Info.
Hard Boot
RESTART the Computer by:
- Turning off the power or Pressing the Reset button. (Cold Boot)
Soft Boot
To RESTART a PC without turning off the power.
- ex. In Windows 7, by clicking Start, pointing to Shut down, and clicking Restart. (Warm Boot)
Default Program
A Program associated with a File Extension.
Recovery Image
A Backup of the Windows volume.
Last Known Good Configuration
Registry Settings & Device Drivers
- Were in effect when the computer last booted successfully.
- Can be restored during the startup process to recover from errors during the last boot.
fixboot
Command that repairs the boot sector of the system partition.
System Repair Disc
A disc you can create using Windows 7 that can be used to launch Windows RE (Recovery Environment).
Problem Reports & Solutions
Utility that provides a list of current & past problems associated with a computer.
Regsvr32
Utility that is used to register component services used by an installed application.
Data Sources Open Database Connectivity (ODBC)
A Tool in the Administrative Tools group, of Control Panel.
- used to allow data files to be connected to applications they normally would not use.
DVDs & CDs
Optical media