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By John Rozsa 12/12/12

Windows Task Manager Explained

Windows Task Manager Has 5 Tabs

-applications

-processes

-performance

-networking

-users

Applications Tab

Shows list of open applications and the status of them Provides the ability for user to:

-end processes

-switch to different applications

-run new tasks with the "new task" button

-view what applications are currently running

Processes Tab

-Shows list of current processes

-Helpful w/ locating programs which are draining system resources

-Additional columns can be added to top such as:

-GDI Objects

-Page Faults

-Page Fault Data

-Threads

-I/O reads and so on

Performance Tab

-Graphed view of system status also includes list of currently memory use age, kernel memory status, and other totaled information.

Networking Tab

-Shows current connections and the amount of bandwidth they are using

Users Tab

-Shows all users currently logged on the system. To improve Windows performance

or just before you shut down the system, you can log off a user.

Msconfig.exe

-Can open by typing Msconfig in command prompt Can also be run by clicking on: Start > Run Then, type msconfig

-Very helpful tool for a computer repair person gives you options of computer boot procedure gives you control of programs and services that start when computer starts up allows you to select different startup options such as

-"Normal Startup"

-"Diagnostic Startup"

-"Selective Startup"

Computer Management (Compmgmt.msc)

Consolidates several Windows

Administrative tools that you can use to manage the local PC or other computers on the

Network. Must be logged in as admin to make most changes in MMC

Microsoft Management Console (MMC)

-Used to build your own customized console windows. A console is a single window that contains one or more administrative tools such as Device Manager or Disk Management.

Windows Performance Evaluator

-Help users...