CompTIA A+

Configuring a Windows Device using the Control

Panel

Introduction
Lab Topology
Exercise 1 - Internet Options
Exercise 2 - Devices and Printers
Exercise 3 - Programs and Features
Exercise 4 - Network and Sharing Center
Exercise 5 - System
Exercise 6 - Windows Defender Firewall
Exercise 7 - Sound
Exercise 8 - User Accounts
Exercise 9 - Device Manager
Exercise 10 - Indexing Options
Exercise 11 - Ease of Access
Exercise 12 - Power Options
Exercise 13 - Administrative Tools
Exercise 14 - File Explorer Options
Review

Introduction
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Control Panel
Internet Options
Devices and Printers
Programs and Features
Network and Sharing Center
System
Windows Defender Firewall
Sound
User Accounts
Device manager
Indexing Options
Administrative Tools
File Explorer
Power Options

Welcome to the Configuring a Windows Device using the Control Panel

Practice Lab. In this module, you will be provided with the instructions and devices
needed to develop your hands-on skill.

The Windows Control Panel has many features that allow for the PC's
configuration.

Internet Options allow for various configurations and settings changes for
connections to the computer.
Devices and Printers give us a graphical view of all the peripherals and hardware
for the PC.
Network and Sharing Center gives you access to setup and configures network
access and security.
The System window will give you general information about the computer but
allows for further configuration in the advanced menu.
Windows Defender Firewall is configured to monitor network traffic and allow or
reject the traffic based on a set of predefined rules.
Sound allows us to configure our audio and recording settings.
User accounts allows you to allow connections from users.
The Device Manager gives even more access to hardware devices.
Indexing options increase the accuracy and speed of your computers internal
searches.
Ease of access is about giving enhancement features to users who may need
accommodations to use the computer.
Power options gives us the ability to choose our power plan and how the PC
behaves in certain conditions.
An administrative tool is a list of several tools most commonly used to
administrate the computer and network.
File Explorer options gives us settings that can change how the file explorer
interacts.

Learning Outcomes
In this module, you will complete the following exercises:
 Exercise 1 - Internet Options
Exercise 2 - Devices and Printers
Exercise 3 - Programs and Features
Exercise 4 - Network and Sharing Center
Exercise 5 - System
Exercise 6 - Windows Defender Firewall
Exercise 7 - Sound
Exercise 8 - User Accounts
Exercise 9 - Device Manager
Exercise 10 - Indexing Options
Exercise 11 - Ease of Access
Exercise 12 - Power Options
Exercise 13 - Administrative Tools
Exercise 14 - File Explorer Options

After completing this module, you should be able to:

View and Configure the different Tabs in Internet Options

Explore Options and Settings in Devices and Printers
Manage Applications using Programs and Features
Use the Network and Sharing Center
Explore the System Settings
Explore Windows Defender Firewall
Explore the Sound Settings
Configure a Local User Account
Configure User Account Control Settings
Use Device Manager
Explore the Indexing Options
Work with Ease of Access
Customize an Existing Power Plan
Create a Power Plan
Access Computer Management Tools
Configure Windows Memory Diagnostics
Explore Component Services
Access the Event Viewer Logs
Work with Folder Options

After completing this module, you should have further knowledge of:

Local Security Policy

 Task Scheduler
Print Management Properties
ODBC Data Sources

Exam Objectives
The following exam objectives are covered in this module:

1.4 Given a scenario, use the appropriate Microsoft Windows 10 Control Panel utility

Internet Options
Devices and Printers
Programs and Features
Network and Sharing Center
System
Windows Defender Firewall
Mail
Sound
User Accounts
Device Manager
Indexing Options
Administrative Tools
File Explorer Options
Power Options
Ease of Access

Lab Duration
It will take approximately 2 hours to complete this lab.

The completion time of this module exceeds our usual 1-hour timeframe. Please
ensure you have taken into consideration how long this module will take to
complete.

Help and Support

For more information on using Practice Labs, please see our Help and Support
page. You can also raise a technical support ticket from this page.
 Click Next to view the Lab topology used in this module.

Lab Topology
During your session, you will have access to the following lab configuration.

Depending on the exercises, you may or may not use all of the devices, but they are
shown here in the layout to get an overall understanding of the topology of the lab.

PLABDC01 - (Windows Server 2019 - Domain Controller)

PLABWIN10 - (Windows 10 - Domain Member Workstation)
PLABWIN11 - (Windows 11 - Domain Member Workstation)
PLABSUSE - (SUSE - Standalone Server)
PLABUBUNTU - (Ubuntu - Standalone Server)
PLABANDROID - (Android OS - Android Device)

Click Next to proceed to the first exercise.

Exercise 1 - Internet Options

The Internet Options window contains functions that are related to the Internet
connection.

For example:

Security configuration
General parameters
Default page
Privacy settings
Connection set-up

These settings take care of the security, accessibility, and privacy aspects of an internet
connection.

In this exercise, you will learn about the different tabs in Internet Options.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this exercise, you should be able to:

View and Configure the different Tabs in Internet Options

Your Devices
You will be using the following devices in this lab. Please power these on now.

PLABDC01 - (Windows Server 2019 - Domain Controller)

PLABWIN10 - (Windows 10 - Domain Member Workstation)

Task 1 - The General Tab

Functions in the General tab can perform the following activities:

Set the home page

Change the function of tabs
Delete browsing history and settings
Change the appearance of the browser

In this task, you will learn to use the General tab.

Step 1
Connect to PLABWIN10.

Click the Start charm and type the following:

Control Panel

Select Control Panel from the Best match pop-up menu.

 Figure 1.1 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying selecting Control Panel
from the Best match pop-up menu.

Step 2
In the Control Panel window, click the Category drop-down list and select Small
icons.
 Figure 1.2 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Control Panel window
with Small icons selected from the Category drop-down menu.

Step 3
From the All Control Panel Items window, double-click Internet Options.
 Figure 1.3 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the All Control Panel
Items window with Internet Options selected.

Step 4
The General tab on the Internet Properties window is displayed.
 Figure 1.4 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Internet Properties -
General tab.

Step 5
The Home page section allows you to set the homepage, which opens when you start
Internet Explorer.

In the Home page box, type:

https://www.google.com

Click Apply.

This will now be the website that appears when Internet Explorer is opened.
 Figure 1.5 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Internet Properties -
General tab with the required web address entered for the Home page field,
and the Apply button highlighted.

Step 6
Click Tabs in the Tabs section.
 Figure 1.6 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Internet Properties -
General tab with the Tabs button selected.

Step 7
In the Tabbed Browsing Settings dialog box, review the options available.

For this task, keep the default settings and click Cancel.
 Figure 1.7 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Tabbed Browsing
Settings dialog box with the Cancel button selected.

Step 8
You are back on the General tab.

From a privacy point of view, erasing the browsing history when the Web browser is
closed is good practice.

Ensure the Delete browsing history on exit checkbox is enabled.

This makes sure that history is erased as soon as the Web browser is closed.

To delete history immediately, click Delete.

 Figure 1.8 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Internet Properties -
General tab, with the required checkbox enabled and the Delete button
selected.

Step 9
You can also configure your browsing history.

Click Settings.
 Figure 1.9 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Internet Properties -
General tab with the Settings button selected.

Step 10
In the Website Data Settings dialog box, the default setting is Automatically.

It is recommended that you let Internet Explorer perform this task automatically.

You can also change the default Internet cache folder to a folder of your choice.

However, it is good to retain the default settings.

You can also view the objects and files from the Internet cache.

For this task, you will not make any changes on this tab.
 Figure 1.10 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Website Data Settings
dialog box with the default settings.

Step 11
Click the History tab.

Notice that the default number of days to keep Web pages in history is 20.

You can change this setting if needed.

For this task, you will not make any changes on this tab.
 Figure 1.11 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Website Data Settings
- History tab.

Step 12
Click the Caches and databases tab. Notice that there is nothing stored here.

Click Cancel.
 Figure 1.12 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Website Data Settings
- Caches and databases tab with the Cancel button selected.

Step 13
You are back on the General tab.

The appearance of your webpage can be changed.

For example, to change the font, go to the Appearance section and select Fonts.
 Figure 1.13 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Internet Properties -
General tab with the Fonts button selected.

Step 14
The Fonts dialog box is displayed.

For this task, you will not make any changes.

Click Cancel.

Keep the Internet Properties window open.

 Figure 1.14 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Fonts dialog box with
the Cancel button selected.

Task 2 - The Security Tab

The Security tab is used to categorize websites into four zones. These zones are as
follows:

Internet: For Internet websites (except for websites listed in the Trusted and
Restricted sites)
Local intranet: For intranet websites
Trusted sites: For websites that you trust and do not cause any threat to your
system or data
Restricted sites: For websites that could be a potential threat to your system or
data

Different security levels are set up for different sites based on these zones.

In this task, you will explore the Security tab.

Step 1
Ensure you are connected to PLABWIN10 and the Internet Properties window is
open.

Click the Security tab.

Internet is selected by default. This is where you can configure the level of security
for Internet browsing.

Medium-high is selected by default and can be adjusted by sliding the security level up
and down.

Figure 1.15 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Internet Properties -

Security tab.

Step 2
Select Trusted sites and click the Sites button.
 Figure 1.16 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Internet Properties -
Security tab with the Sites button selected.

Step 3
From the Trusted sites dialog box, in the Add this website to the zone textbox,
type the following Website name:

https://www.google.com

Click Add.
 Figure 1.17 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Trusted sites dialog
box with the required website URL address entered and the Add button
highlighted.

Step 4
This Website is now added to the Websites section.
 Figure 1.18 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Trusted sites dialog
box with the required trusted website URL address added to the Websites
box.

Step 5
A trusted site can also be removed from the list.

Select https://www.google.com and then click Remove.

 Figure 1.19 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Trusted sites dialog
box with the Remove button selected.

Step 6
This removes https://www.google.com from the list of Trusted sites.

Click Close.

You can perform the same steps on the Restricted Sites option to block sites.
 Figure 1.20 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Trusted sites dialog
box with the Close button selected.

Step 7
You are back on the Security tab.

In the Security level for this zone section, click Custom level.
 Figure 1.21 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Internet Properties -
Security tab with Custom level selected.

Step 8
In the Security Settings - Trusted Sites Zone dialog box, you can customize the
security settings for this zone.

The security settings are set to Medium.

You can customize the settings in the Settings section.

Another option is to select different security setting from the Reset to drop-down list.

Select High and click OK.

 Figure 1.22 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Security Settings -
Trusted Sites Zone dialog box with the required Reset to level selected and
the OK button highlighted.

Step 9
You are back on the Security tab.

Note: If you need to revert to the default security settings, you can click Reset
all zones to default level.

Keep the Internet Properties window open.

 Figure 1.23 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Internet Properties
Security tab.

Task 3 - The Privacy Tab

Functions in the Privacy tab can perform the following activities:

Allowing/Blocking cookies
Allow/deny sites from asking for the physical location
Allow/block pop-up
Allow/block extensions and toolbars when browsing privately

In this task, you will learn to use the Privacy tab.

Step 1
In PLABWIN10, the Internet Properties window is open.

Click the Privacy tab.

Click Sites in the Settings section.

 Figure 1.24 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Internet Properties
Privacy tab with the Sites button selected.

Step 2
A cookie could save user information. Possibly, this info could be used to contact the
user without seeking their consent. An example below shows how to block a website
from allowing such cookies.

In the Per Site Privacy Actions dialog box, type the following under the Address
of website section:

https://www.google.com

Click Block.
 Figure 1.25 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Per Site Privacy
Actions dialog box with the required website URL typed in and the Block
button selected.

Step 3
Notice that the Website is now added to the Managed websites section.

Click OK.
 Figure 1.26 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Per Site Privacy
Actions dialog box with the OK button selected.

Step 4
Back on the Privacy tab, click Advanced in the Settings section.
 Figure 1.27 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Internet Properties
Privacy tab with the Advanced button selected.

Step 5
In the Advanced Privacy Settings dialog box, in the Third-party Cookies
section, select Block and click OK.

Note: The default setting for Third-party Cookies is Accept.

 Figure 1.28 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Advanced Privacy
Settings dialog box with the required selection made and the OK button
selected.

Step 6
In the Pop-up Blocker section, ensure that the Turn on Pop-up Blocker
checkbox is selected.

In the InPrivate section, ensure the Disable toolbars and extensions when
InPrivate Browsing starts checkbox is enabled.

Click Settings.
 Figure 1.29 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Internet Properties -
Privacy tab, with the required selections made and the Settings button
selected.

Step 7
From the Pop-up Blocker Settings dialog box, in the Address of website to
allow textbox, type the following:

www.practice-labs.com

Click Add.
 Figure 1.30 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Pop-up Blocker
Settings dialog box with the required website URL typed in and the Add
button selected.

Step 8
The URL is now added to the Allowed sites list.

Click Close.
 Figure 1.31 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the added URL on the
Pop-up Blocker Settings dialog box.

Step 9
You are back on the Privacy tab.

Keep the Internet Properties window open.

 Figure 1.32 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Privacy tab of the
Internet Properties dialog box.

Task 4 - The Content Tab

Functions in the Content tab can perform the following activities:

Certificate Management
Autocomplete settings
Settings for feeds and web slices

In this task, you will learn to use the Content tab.

Step 1
Ensure you are connected to PLABWIN10, where the Internet Properties window
is open.

Click on the Content tab.

Select Certificates.
 Figure 1.33 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Internet properties -
Content tab, with the Certificates button selected.

Step 2
In the Certificates window, notice there are no Personal certificates on this device.

Select the Trusted Root Certification Authorities tab.

 Figure 1.34 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Certificates window
with the Trusted Root Certification Authorities tab selected.

Step 3
In the Trusted Root Certification Authorities tab, several Certificates are
listed.

Select one and click View.

 Figure 1.35 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Trusted Root
Certificates tab, with the View button selected.

Step 4
The Certificate is now displayed.

In the General tab, you can view who issued the certificate, who it was issued to, and
the validity date range.

Click Details.
 Figure 1.36 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Certificate - General
Tab with the Details tab highlighted.

Step 5
The Details of the certificate are displayed.

You can view the version, encryption algorithms, Issuer, Valid dates, Public Key and
several other details.

Review the options. Once done, select the Certification Path tab.
 Figure 1.37 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Certificate - Details
tab with the Certification Path tab highlighted.

Step 6
The Certification path is displayed.

Click OK.
 Figure 1.38 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Certificate -
Certification Path tab, with the OK button selected.

Step 7
Back on the Certificates - Trusted Root Certification Authorities tab, click
Export.
 Figure 1.39 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Certificates - Trusted
Root Certificates tab with the Export button selected.

Step 8
The Certificate Export Wizard is displayed.

Read the content and click Next.

 Figure 1.40 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Certificate Export
Wizard window with the Next button selected.

Step 9
On the Export File Format page, leave the default selection and click Next.
 Figure 1.41 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Export File Format
page with the Next button selected.

Step 10
On the File to Export page, click Browse.
 Figure 1.42 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the File to Export page
with the Browse button selected.

Step 11
On the Save As dialog box, ensure Documents is selected on the left pane.

In the File name, type the following:

AAA Certificate

Click Save.
 Figure 1.43 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Save As dialog box
with the required File name entered and the Save button selected.

Step 12
Back on the File to Export page, click Next.
 Figure 1.44 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the File to Export page
with the Next button selected.

Step 13
On the Completing the Certificate Export Wizard page, click Finish.
 Figure 1.45 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Completing the
Certificate Export Wizard page with the Finish button selected.

Step 14
On The export was successful pop-up window, click OK.
 Figure 1.46 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Certificate Export
Wizard pop-up window with the OK button selected.

Step 15
You will now verify the certificate was exported.

Click the File Explorer icon on the Taskbar.

 Figure 1.47 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying opening File Explorer
from the taskbar.

Step 16
In the File Explorer window, select Documents on the left pane, and verify the
Certificate has been saved.

Close the File Explorer window.

 Figure 1.48 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the File Explorer window
with the exported Certficate and the Close button selected.

Step 17
In the Certificates window, select AAA Certificate and click Remove.
 Figure 1.49 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Certificates window
with the AAA certificate selected and the Remove button highlighted.

Step 18
In the Certificates warning pop-up, click Yes.
 Figure 1.50 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Certificates warning
pop-up with the Yes button selected.

Step 19
The AAA Certificate has now been removed.

Click Import.
 Figure 1.51 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Certificates window
with the Import button selected.

Step 20
On the Certificate Import Wizard window, click Next.
 Figure 1.52 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Certificate Import
Wizard window with the Next button selected.

Step 21
From the File to Import page, click Browse.
 Figure 1.53 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the File to Import page
with the Browse button selected.

Step 22
In the Open dialog box, select Documents on the left pane and click AAA
Certificate.

Click Open.
 Figure 1.54 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Open dialog box with
the Open button selected.

Step 23
Back on the File to Import page, click Next.
 Figure 1.55 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the File to Import page
with the Next button selected.

Step 24
On the Certificate Store page, keep the default selections and click Next.
 Figure 1.56 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Certificate Store page
with the Next button selected.

Step 25
On the Completing the Certificate Import Wizard, click Finish.
 Figure 1.57 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Completing the
Certificate Import Wizard page with the Finish button selected.

Step 26
In the Security Warning pop-up, click Yes.
 Figure 1.58 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Security Warning
pop-up window, with the Yes button selected.

Step 27
In The import was successful pop-up window, click OK.
 Figure 1.59 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying The import was
successful pop-up window with the OK button selected.

Step 28
The Certificate is now imported.

Note: The operating system does not like essential certificates removed. In
some instances, it will import a 2ndAAA Certificate. Simply click one of them
and click Remove.

Click Close.
 Figure 1.60 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Certificate window
with the Close button selected.

Step 29
Back on the Internet Properties - Content tab, select Settings in the
AutoComplete section.
 Figure 1.61 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Internet Properties -
Content tab with the Settings button selected.

Step 30
In the AutoComplete Settings window, you can make choices on what you want to
autofill from this window.

Select Delete AutoComplete history.

 Figure 1.62 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the AutoComplete
Settings window with the Delete AutoComplete history button selected.

Step 31
Review the options and leave the default selection.

Click Delete.
 Figure 1.63 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Delete button
selected.

Step 32
The process runs, and once completed click OK.
 Figure 1.64 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the AutoComplete
Settings window with the OK button selected.

Step 33
Back on the Internet Properties - Content tab, select Settings in the Feeds and
Web Slices section.
 Figure 1.65 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Internet Properties
window showing Settings button in Feeds and Web Slices section selected.

Step 34
In the Feed and Web Slices Settings window, review your options and click OK.

Note: Feed and Web slices allow users to track portions of webpages that
update frequently.
For example, stocks might be a feed that someone would follow.

Keep the Internet Properties window open.

 Figure 1.66 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Feed and Web Slices
Settings window with the OK button selected.

Task 5 - The Connections Tab

Functions in the Connection tab can perform the following activities:

Setup VPN Connections

Configure Proxy Settings

In this task, you will explore the Connections tab.

Step 1
In PLABWIN10, the Internet Properties window is open.

Click the Connections tab, and select Setup.

 Figure 1.67 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Internet Properties -
Connections tab with the Setup button selected.

Step 2
In the Connect to the Internet window, notice you already have an internet
connection.

To view the process, click Set up a new connection anyway.

 Figure 1.68 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Connect to the
Internet window with the Set up a new connection anyway link selected.

Step 3
On the How do you want to connect page, select Broadband (PPPoE).
 Figure 1.69 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the How do you want to
connect page with Broadband (PPPOE) link selected.

Step 4
On the Type the information from your Internet service provider (ISP)
page, you would enter the information provided by your ISP for connection.

Click Cancel.
 Figure 1.70 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Type the information
from your Internet service provider (ISP) page with the Cancel button
selected.

Step 5
Back on the Internet Properties - Connections tab, select Add VPN.
 Figure 1.71 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Internet Properties -
Connections tab with the Add VPN button selected.

Step 6
In the Create a VPN connection window, you can add your VPN server
information.

Next to the Internet address, type the following:

192.168.0.6
 Figure 1.72 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Create a VPN
Connection window, with the required Internet address typed-in and the
Create button selected.

Step 7
The VPN Connection is setup.

To complete the connection, the server would need to be active, and a few other steps
would need to be done.

Click LAN settings under the Local Area Network (LAN) settings section.
 Figure 1.73 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Connections tab with
LAN settings selected.

Step 8
In the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box, options to configure proxy
settings are available. Proxy settings are generally not applied to local addresses. The
reason is that machines associated with local addresses can be trusted from a security
perspective.

Notice that the proxy name is added in the Address textbox. By default, the proxy
uses 80 as the port. However, you can configure the proxy server to use a different
port. You will have to add the same port on all client systems.

Enable the Bypass proxy server for local addresses checkbox. This will bypass
the proxy server for the local devices.

Click OK.
 Figure 1.74 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Local Area Network
(LAN) Settings dialog box with the OK button selected.

Step 9
You are back on the Connections tab of the Internet Properties dialog box.

Click the Programs tab.

Keep the Internet Properties window open.

 Figure 1.75 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Connections tab of
the Internet Properties dialog box.

Task 6 - The Programs Tab

Internet Explorer can be set as the default browser within the Programs tab. A few
other functions available are:

Managing add-ons
Choosing programs to edit HTML files
Selecting programs for Internet services

In this task, you will learn to use the Programs tab.

Step 1
In PLABWIN10, the Internet Properties window is open on the Programs tab.

You will set Internet Explorer as the default Web browser.

Click the Make Internet Explorer the default browser link.

 Figure 1.76 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying Internet Properties -
Programs tab with Make Internet Explorer the default browser link selected.

Step 2
From the Settings - Default Apps pane, scroll down to the Web browser section
and select Microsoft Edge.
 Figure 1.77 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Settings - Default
Apps pane with Microsoft Edge selected.

Step 3
On the Choose an app pop-up, select Internet Explorer.
 Figure 1.78 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Choose an app pop-
up window with the Internet Explorer icon selected.

Step 4
From the Before you switch pop-up, select Switch anyway.
 Figure 1.79 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Before you switch
pop-up window with Switch anyway link selected.

Step 5
Back on the Settings - Default Apps pane, notice that the Web browser section is
now updated with Internet Explorer.

Close the Settings window.

 Figure 1.80 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Default apps page,
showing Internet Explorer is set as the default Web browser, and the Close
button selected.

Step 6
You are back on the Programs tab.

Keep the Internet Properties window open.

 Figure 1.81 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Programs tab on the
Internet Properties dialog box.

Task 7 - The Advanced Tab

The Advanced tab of the Internet properties has a functionality that allows the
following functions:

Graphics configuration
Accessibility browsing
HTTP settings
Multimedia related settings

In this task, you will explore the Advanced tab.

Step 1
Ensure you are connected to PLABWIN10 and the Internet Properties window is
open.
Click the Advanced tab. This tab allows you to change several configuration settings.

Figure 1.82 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the configuration

settings on the Advanced tab.

Step 2
There are several configuration settings that you can switch on or off. You will change
one simple setting under the Accelerated graphics section.

Enable the Use software rendering instead of GPU rendering* checkbox and
click Apply.

Note: There are several settings on this tab that you should be aware of. You
can review the options available on this tab.
 Figure 1.83 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Internet Properties -
Advanced tab with the required selection made and the Apply button
selected.

Step 3
You can also reset Internet Explorer’s settings to default.

Click Reset.
 Figure 1.84 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Internet Properties -
Advanced tab with the Reset button selected.

Step 4
In the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box, enable the Delete personal
settings checkbox and click Reset.
 Figure 1.85 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Reset Internet
Explorer Settings dialog box, with the Reset button selected.

Step 5
On the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box, notice that several settings
are now reset.

Click Close.
 Figure 1.86 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Reset Internet
Explorer Settings dialog box, with the Close button selected.

Step 6
Once the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box is closed, the Internet
Properties dialog box will also close automatically.

You are now on the All Control Panel Items window. Keep the window open.
 Figure 1.87 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: With the Control Panel window.

Exercise 2 - Devices and Printers

Devices and Printers is a folder that displays all the connected devices to the
device. Each device will be listed by category in the folder. You can add devices and
printers by clicking the add buttons and following the wizards. Users can troubleshoot,
view properties, change settings and remove devices all from the tools on the Devices
and Printers folder.

In this exercise, you will learn about Devices and Printers.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this exercise, you should be able to:

Explore Options and Settings in Devices and Printers

Your Devices
You will be using the following devices in this lab. Please power these on now.

PLABDC01 - (Windows Server 2019 - Domain Controller)

PLABWIN10 - (Windows 10 - Domain Member Workstation)

Task 1 - Explore Options and Settings in Devices and Printers

Devices and Printers will give you a graphical representation of all the connected
devices to the device and network. You can configure each device further through
more settings and configuration.

In this task, you will explore the window as well as view the settings available for
monitors, computers and printers.

Step 1
Ensure you are connected to PLABWIN10 and the All Control Panel Items
window is open.

Click Devices and Printers.

 Figure 2.1 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the All Control Panel
Items window with Devices and Printers selected.

Step 2
In the Devices and Printers window, right-click the first monitor under the
Devices section and select Display settings.
 Figure 2.2 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Devices and Printers
window with one of the monitors right-clicked and Display settings selected.

Step 3
In the Settings - Display pane, there are no display options available for this
machine because it is a virtual machine running on a server.

In normal circumstances, this is where you would adjust the settings.

Click Close.
 Figure 2.3 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Settings -Display pane
with the Close icon selected.

Step 4
Back on the Devices and Printers window, right-click the monitor again and
select Troubleshoot.
 Figure 2.4 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Devices and Printers
window with the monitor right-clicked and Troubleshoot selected.

Step 5
On the Devices and Printers window, since there is no display for this PC, the
troubleshooter found no problems.

If there had been problems, this troubleshooter would attempt to locate and fix them.

Click Close.
 Figure 2.5 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Devices and Printers
troubleshoot window with the Close button selected.

Step 6
Back on the Devices and Printers window, right-click the monitor again and
select Properties.
 Figure 2.6 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Devices and Printers
window with the monitor right-clicked and Properties selected.

Step 7
On the Generic Non-PnP Monitor Properties dialog box, you can view the make
and model information.

Select the Hardware tab.

 Figure 2.7 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Generic Non-PnP
Monitor Properties dialog box with the Hardware tab highlighted.

Step 8
Notice the device is working properly.

Click Properties.
 Figure 2.8 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Generic Non-PnP
Monitor Properties - Hardware tab with the Properties button selected.

Step 9
The General tab is shown by default.

Select the Driver tab.

 Figure 2.9 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Generic Non-PnP
Monitor Properties dialog box with the Driver tab highlighted.

Step 10
On the Driver tab, you can view driver details, update or roll back drivers, &
disable the device.

Click Update Driver.

 Figure 2.10 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Generic PnP Monitor
Properties - Driver tab with Update Driver selected.

Step 11
On the Update Drivers - Generic Non-PnP Monitor - How do you want to
search for drivers? window, select Search automatically for drivers.
 Figure 2.11 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Update Drivers -
Generic Non-PnP Monitor - How do you want to search for drivers? window
with Search automatically for drivers selected.

Step 12
On The best drivers for the device are already installed page; if drivers are
available, you could update them.

Click Close.
 Figure 2.12 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying The best drivers for the
device are already installed page with the Close button selected.

Step 13
Back on the Generic Non-PnP Monitor Properties dialog box, select the Details
tab.
 Figure 2.13 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Generic Non-PnP
Monitor Properties dialog box, with the Details tab selected.

Step 14
Due to the setup of the lab, there will be minimal information on the Details tab.

Select the Events tab.

 Figure 2.14 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Details tab, with the
Events tab selected.

Step 15
On the Events tab, review the information available and click Close.
 Figure 2.15 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying Events tab with the Close
button selected.

Step 16
On the Generic Non-PnP Monitor Properties dialog box, click OK.
 Figure 2.16 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Generic Non-PnP
Monitor Properties dialog box with the OK button selected.

Step 17
On the Device and Printers window, right click on PLABWIN10. You have the
following options available:

Autoplay - This can be used to help determine what happens when a device is
plugged into the PC
Browse files - This will open the file explorer to the specified folder for the
device
Network settings - You can view your basic network information and setup
connections here
Mouse settings - Opens the Mouse settings from the Control Panel
Keyboard Settings - Opens the Keyboard settings from the Control Panel
Regional - Opens the Region settings from the Control Panel
System properties - Opens the System settings from the Control Panel
 Device installation settings - This can affect what applications can be
installed on the device
Power Options - Opens Power Options settings from the Control Panel
Windows Update - This will take you to the Settings - Windows Update
window
Troubleshoot - This will open up the troubleshooting window to help fix any
errors
Properties - Opens the Properties window

Select AutoPlay > ISO (D:).

Figure 2.17 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Device and Printers

window with PLABWIN10 right-clicked and AutoPlay > ISO (D:) selected.

Step 18
The ISO (D:) - Choose what to do with removable drives window is displayed.

Click Take no action.

 Figure 2.18 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the ISO (D:) - Choose
what to do with removable drives window with Take no action selected.

Step 19
Back on the Devices and Printers window, right-click on PLABWIN10 and select
Browse files > ISO (D:).
 Figure 2.19 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Devices and Printers
window with PLABWIN10 right-clicked and Browse files > ISO (D) selected.

Step 20
In the ISO (D:) file explorer window, you can view the files available on the ISO (D:)
drive.

Click the Back Arrow to return to Devices and Printers.

 Figure 2.20 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the ISO (D:) window
with the Back icon selected.

Step 21
Back on the Devices and Printers window, right-click on Microsoft Print to PDF
under the Printers section and select See what’s printing.
 Figure 2.21 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Devices and Printers
window with a printer right-clicked and See what’s printing selected.

Step 22
In the Microsoft Print to PDF window, if print jobs were listed, you could change
the default printer, printing preferences, pause, stop, restart, and delete
print jobs.

Close the window.

 Figure 2.22 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying closing the Microsoft
Print to PDF window.

Step 23
Back on the Devices and Printers window, right-click on Microsoft Print to PDF
and select Printing preferences.
 Figure 2.23 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Devices and Printers
window with a printer right-clicked and Printing preferences selected.

Step 24
On the Microsoft Print to PDF Printing Preferences window, the Orientation
drop-down allows you to choose Portrait or Landscape.

Click Advanced.
 Figure 2.24 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Microsoft Print to
PDF Printing Preferences window with Advanced selected.

Step 25
On the Microsoft Print to PDF Advanced Options window, you can change the
size of the paper the printer would be using and the copy count.

Click OK.
 Figure 2.25 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Microsoft Print to
PDF Advanced Options window with OK selected.

Step 26
Back on the Microsoft Print to PDF Printing Preferences window, click OK.
 Figure 2.26 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Microsoft Print to
PDF Printing Preferences window with OK selected.

Step 27
Back on the Devices and Printers window, right-click on Microsoft Print to PDF
once more and select Printer Properties.
 Figure 2.27 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Devices and Printers
window with Microsoft Print to PDF right-clicked and Printer Properties
selected.

Step 28
On the Microsoft Print to PDF Printer Properties - General tab, you can name
the printer, print a test page, and set preferences.

Select the Sharing tab.

 Figure 2.28 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Microsoft Print to
PDF Printer Properties - General tab with the Sharing tab highlighted.

Step 29
Due to the nature of the lab, this printer doesn’t have the ability to share.

Select the Ports tab.

 Figure 2.29 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Microsoft Print to
PDF Printer Properties - Sharing tab with the Ports tab highlighted.

Step 30
On the Ports tab, you can choose different types of connections and ports that can be
used to connect the printer.

Select the Advanced tab.

 Figure 2.30 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Microsoft Print to
PDF Printer Properties - Ports tab with the Advanced tab highlighted.

Step 31
On the Advanced tab, you can set availability times for the printer, how it handles
print jobs, and other settings.

Select the Security tab.

 Figure 2.31 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Microsoft Print to
PDF Printer Properties - Advanced tab with the Security tab highlighted.

Step 32
On the Security tab, users and groups can be given permission for printer usage.

Click OK.
 Figure 2.32 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Security tab with the
OK button selected.

Step 33
Click the Back arrow on the Devices and Printers window.

Keep the All Control Panel Items window open.

 Figure 2.33 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Devices and Printer
window. Click the Back Arrow.

Exercise 3 - Programs and Features

Information on all the installed applications is displayed in the Programs and
Features console. This information includes the following:

Publisher
Size
Version
Name

Along with this information, the option to uninstall/change an application's

installation method is available.

In this exercise, you will explore the Programs and Features section in Control Panel.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this exercise, you should be able to:

Manage Applications using Programs and Features

Your Devices
You will be using the following devices in this lab. Please power these on now.

PLABDC01 - (Windows Server 2019 - Domain Controller)

PLABWIN10 - (Windows 10 - Domain Member Workstation)

Task 1 - Manage Applications using Programs and Features

Programs and Features is a central window from which you can manage your
applications. You can uninstall applications, and with some applications, you can even
repair them if an issue occurs.

In this task, you will manage applications using Programs and Features.

Step 1
In PLABWIN10, the All Control Panel Items window is open.

Select Programs and Features.

 Figure 3.1 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying selecting Programs and
features on the All Control Panel Items window.

Step 2
On the Programs and Features window, select Lab Device Client from the list
and then click Uninstall/Change.
 Figure 3.2 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Programs and
Features window with the required selection made and Uninstall/Change
selected.

Step 3
On the Lab Device Client Maintenance dialog box, notice that the restore option
is greyed out. This means that there is no previous state of the application available.

Click Cancel.
 Figure 3.3 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Lab Device Client
Maintenance dialog box, with the Cancel button selected.

Step 4
Back on the Uninstall or change a program window, select Control Panel
Home link on the right pane.
 Figure 3.4 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying Uninstall or change a
program window, with the Control Panel Home link selected.

Step 5
Keep the All Control Panel Items window open.
 Figure 3.5 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the All Control Panel
Items window.

Exercise 4 - Network and Sharing Center

The Network and Sharing Center comprises functions related to the network. It also
allows sharing of local machines’ media with the other machines on the network. The
functionality for establishing a connection to the Internet is also available.

In this exercise, you will learn about the Network and Sharing Center.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this exercise, you should be able to:

Use the Network and Sharing Center

Your Devices
You will be using the following devices in this lab. Please power these on now.

PLABDC01 - (Windows Server 2019 - Domain Controller)

PLABWIN10 - (Windows 10 - Domain Member Workstation)

Task 1 - Use the Network and Sharing Center

Network and Sharing Center contains the network configuration. In this console, you
will find the wired and wireless network settings.

In this task, you will learn about Network and Sharing Center.

Step 1
In PLABWIN10, the All Control Panel Items window is open.

Select Network and Sharing Center.

Figure 4.1 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the All Control Panel

Items window, with Network and Sharing Center selected.
Step 2
On the Network and Sharing Center window, you can create a dial-in or VPN
connection, troubleshoot networking issues, or configure advanced sharing settings.

Select the Change adapter settings link on the left pane.

Figure 4.2 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Clicking selecting the Change adapter

settings link On the Network and Sharing Center window.

Step 3
In the Network Connections window, notice that there are two network adapters.

Right-click vEthernet (Default Switch) and select Properties.

 Figure 4.3 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Network Connections
window with vEthernet (Default Switch) right-clicked and Properties
selected.

Step 4
On the vEthernet (Default Switch) Properties dialog box, select Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
 Figure 4.4 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the vEthernet (Default
Switch) Properties dialog box with Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP)
selected and Properties highlighted.

Step 5
On the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box, this
device is configured with a static IP address. You can also select the Obtain an IP
address automatically option to get the IP address from a DHCP server.

Similarly, the IP address for the DNS server is also defined manually.

Click Cancel.
 Figure 4.5 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying selecting Cancel on the
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box.

Step 6
Click Cancel on the vEthernet (Default Switch) Properties dialog box.
 Figure 4.6 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying clicking Cancel on the
vEthernet (Default Switch) Properties dialog box.

Step 7
Close the Network Connections window.
 Figure 4.7 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying closing the Network
Connections window.

Step 8
You should now be in the Network and Sharing Center window.

Click Control Panel Home.

 Figure 4.8 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Clicking Control Panel Home.

Step 9
Keep the All Control Panel Items window open.
 Figure 4.9 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the All Control Panel
Items window.

Exercise 5 - System
The System options section contains information about system software and
hardware. Some of the functionalities available are:

Performance related settings

Remote settings
System restore settings

In this exercise, you will work with the system settings.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this exercise, you should be able to:
 Explore the System Settings

Your Devices
You will be using the following devices in this lab. Please power these on now.

PLABDC01 - (Windows Server 2019 - Domain Controller)

PLABWIN10 - (Windows 10 - Domain Member Workstation)

Task 1 - Explore the System Settings

The System settings window will display general information about the system. It will
also give you plenty of options to configure the system. You can change the device's
name, manage Remote settings, and view hardware attached to the system.

In this task, you will explore the System Settings window.

Step 1
Ensure you are connected to PLABWIN10 and the All Control Panel Items
window is open.

Select System.
 Figure 5.1 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the All Control Panel
Items window, with System selected.

Step 2
In the Settings - About pane, you have information on the Device name,
Processor, RAM, and other device information.

Click Rename this PC.

 Figure 5.2 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Settings - About pane
with Rename this PC button selected.

Step 3
We will not be making any changes on the Rename your PC window as that would
destroy the relationship with the domain.

Click Cancel.
 Figure 5.3 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Rename your PC
window, with the Cancel button selected.

Step 4
Back on the Settings - About pane, scroll down and select Advanced system
settings.
 Figure 5.4 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Settings - About pane
with the Advanced System settings link selected.

Step 5
On the System Properties - Advanced tab, select Settings under the
Performance section.
 Figure 5.5 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the System Properties -
Advanced tab, with the Settings button selected.

Step 6
On the Performance Options dialog box, the Let Windows choose what’s best
for my computer option is selected by default.

Select Adjust for best performance.

 Figure 5.6 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Performance Options
dialog box with Adjust for best performance option selected.

Step 7
Notice all the selections are removed. This will give the device maximum performance
but greatly reduce the operating system's look and appeal.

Select the Advanced tab.

 Figure 5.7 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Performance Options
dialog box, with the Advanced tab selected.

Step 8
On the Performance Options - Advanced tab, select Change under the Virtual
memory section.
 Figure 5.8 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Performance Options -
Advanced tab, with the Change button selected.

Step 9
On the Virtual Memory window, the page file is where information gets stored when
the RAM is full.

The default setting is Automatically manage paging file size for all drives.

You will not be making any changes here.

Click Cancel.
 Figure 5.9 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Virtual Memory
window, with the OK button selected.

Step 10
Back on the Performance Options dialog box, select the Data Execution
Prevention tab.
 Figure 5.10 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Performance Options
- Data Execution Prevention tab.

Step 11
On the Performance Options - Data Execution Prevention tab, you can protect
against malware by preventing the execution of malicious scripts and code.

Click Cancel.
 Figure 5.11 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Performance Options
- Data Execution Prevention tab with the Cancel button selected.

Step 12
Back on the System Properties - Advanced tab, select Settings under the User
Profiles section.
 Figure 5.12 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying System Properties -
Advanced tab with the Settings button selected.

Step 13
Review the User Profiles window and click OK.
 Figure 5.13 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the User Profiles window,
with the OK button selected.

Step 14
On the System Properties - Advanced tab, select Settings under the Startup
and Recovery section.
 Figure 5.14 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the System Properties -
Advanced tab with Settings selected.

Step 15
If you had other operating systems installed on the PC, you could change the default
operating system on the Startup and Recovery dialog box.

View the options available under the System failure section.

Click OK.
 Figure 5.15 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Start-up and recovery
dialog box with OK selected.

Step 16
Back on the System Properties window, select the System Protection tab.
 Figure 5.16 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the System Properties
window with System Protection selected.

Step 17
On the System Protection tab, select Configure.
 Figure 5.17 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the System Protection tab
with Configure selected.

Step 18
On the System Protection for Local Disk (C:) dialog box, select the Turn on
system protection option.

Adjust the Max Usage to 15%.

Click Delete to delete all previously captured restore points.

 Figure 5.18 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the System Protection for
Local Disk (C:) dialog box with the required settings performed and the
Delete button highlighted.

Step 19
Click Continue on the System Protection alert box.
 Figure 5.19 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the System Protection
alert box with Continue selected.

Step 20
Click Close on The restore points were deleted successfully information box.
 Figure 5.20 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the System Protection
information box with Close selected.

Step 21
Back on the System Protection for Local Disk (C:) dialog box, click OK.
 Figure 5.21 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the System Protection for
Local Disk (C:) dialog box with OK selected.

Step 22
Click Create on the System Properties window.
 Figure 5.22 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the System Properties
window with Create selected.

Step 23
On the System Protection - Create a restore point window, type the following:

test

Click Create.
 Figure 5.23 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the System Protection -
Create a restore point window with Create selected.

Step 24
The process starts; wait until it is completed.
 Figure 5.24 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Restore point being
created.

Step 25
The Restore point was created successfully.

Click Close.
 Figure 5.25 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Restore point was
created successfully information box with Close selected.

Step 26
Back on the System Properties window, select the Remote tab.
 Figure 5.26 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the System Properties
dialog box with the Remote tab selected.

Step 27
In the Remote Assistance section, click Advanced.
 Figure 5.27 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Remote tab, with the
Advanced button selected.

Step 28
On the Remote Assistance Settings dialog box, view the options available and click
Cancel.
 Figure 5.28 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Remote Assistance
Settings dialog box with the Cancel button selected.

Step 29
Back on the System Properties - Remote tab, click Select Users.
 Figure 5.29 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the System Properties
System Properties - Remote tab with Select Users selected.

Step 30
On the Remote Desktop Users window, you can list users so they can connect to
the computer remotely.

Click Add.
 Figure 5.30 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Remote Tab. Click
Add.

Step 31
On the Select Users or Groups window, type the following for the Enter the object
names to select field and click Check Names.

admin

Click OK.
 Figure 5.31 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Select Users or
Groups window with OK selected.

Step 32
Back on the Remote Desktop Users window, click OK.
 Figure 5.32 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Remote Desktop
Users window with OK selected.

Step 33
Click OK on the System Properties window.
 Figure 5.33 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying clicking OK on the
System Properties window.

Close the Settings window.

Keep the All Control Panel Items window open.

Exercise 6 - Windows Defender Firewall

Windows Firewall is a host-based firewall that applies security on a computer by
blocking unauthorized access to its services and decreasing its exposure to potentially
destructive network probes when connected to the Internet or a local intranet.

Windows Firewall is managed using two applications: Windows Firewall (known as

Windows Defender Security Center in Windows 10) and Windows Defender Firewall
with Advanced Security. Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security includes
features for creating rules for granular control of Inbound and Outbound traffic. It has
Connection Security Rules for creating IPsec policies and network isolation.
In this exercise, you will learn about managing the Windows defender firewall.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this exercise, you should be able to:

Explore Windows Defender Firewall

Your Devices
You will be using the following devices in this lab. Please power these on now.

PLABDC01 - (Windows Server 2019 - Domain Controller)

PLABWIN10 - (Windows 10 - Domain Member Workstation)

Task 1 - Explore Windows Defender Firewall

In this task, you will look through the features of the Windows Defender Firewall. You
will turn it off and on, create an inbound rule blocking a program, create an outbound
rule allowing a port, and setup a connection security rule.

Step 1
Ensure you are connected to PLABWIN10 and the All Control Panel Items
window is open.

Select Window Defender Firewall.

 Figure 6.1 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the All Control Panel
Items window, with Window Defender Firewall selected.

Step 2
On the Windows Defender Firewall window, you can see that the Firewall is
active, and all systems are protected as indicated by the Green Checkmarks.

Click Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off on the left pane.

 Figure 6.2 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Windows Defender
Firewall window with the Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off link
selected.

Step 3
On the Customize Settings window, select the Turn off Windows Defender
Firewall option for each setting.

Click OK.
 Figure 6.3 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Customize Settings
window with the required settings performed and the OK button selected.

Step 4
Back on the Windows Defender Firewall window, you can see that the system is
vulnerable by all the Red alerts.

Select Use recommended settings.

 Figure 6.4 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Windows Defender
Firewall window with Use recommended settings selected.

Step 5
The Firewall is now restored.

Select Advanced settings on the left pane.

 Figure 6.5 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Windows Defender
Firewall window with Advanced Settings link selected.

Step 6
On the Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security window, select
Inbound Rules on the left pane.

The inbound rules are now displayed in the center pane.

Right-click on Inbound Rules and select New Rule.

 Figure 6.6 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Windows Defender
Firewall with Advanced Security window with Inbound Rules right-clicked
and New Rule selected.

Step 7
From the New Inbound Rule Wizard - Rule Type page, leave the default option
of Program.

Click Next.
 Figure 6.7 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the New Inbound Rule
Wizard - Rule Type page with Next selected.

Step 8
On the Program page, select Browse.
 Figure 6.8 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Program page with
Browse selected.

Step 9
On the Open dialog box, navigate to Local Disk (C:) > Program Files (x86) >
Internet Explorer.

Select iexplore on the details pane.

Click Open.
 Figure 6.9 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Open dialog box with
the required Program selected and the Open button highlighted.

Step 10
Back on the Program page, click Next.
 Figure 6.10 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Program page with
Next selected.

Step 11
On the Action page, select Block the connection.

Click Next.
 Figure 6.11 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Action page with
Block the connection selected and Next highlighted.

Step 12
Leave the default selections on the Profile page, and click Next.
 Figure 6.12 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Profile page with the
Next button selected.

Step 13
From the Name page, type the following in the Name text box:

Block IE

Click Finish.
 Figure 6.13 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Name page with the
required Name typed in and Finish selected.

Step 14
Back on the Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security window, the
Block IE rule has been created.
 Figure 6.14 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Windows Defender
Firewall with Advanced Security window, with the new rule.

Step 15
Right-click Outbound Rules on the left pane and select New Rule.
 Figure 6.15 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Windows Defender
Firewall with Advanced Security window with Outbound Rules right-clicked
and New Rule selected.

Step 16
From the New Outbound Rule Wizard - Rule Type page, select the Port option.

Click Next.
 Figure 6.16 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the New Outbound Rule
Wizard - Rule Type page with the required option selected and the Next
button highlighted.

Step 17
On the Protocol and Ports page, select Specific remote ports and type the
following:

22

Click Next.
 Figure 6.17 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Protocol and Ports
page with the required settings performed and the Next button selected.

Step 18
On the Action page, select Allow the connection and click Next.
 Figure 6.18 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Action page with the
required settings performed and the Next button selected.

Step 19
On the Profile page, de-select Public and click Next.
 Figure 6.19 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Profile page with the
required settings performed and the Next button selected.

Step 20
On the Name page, type the following:

SSH ALLOW DOM PRIV

Click Finish.
 Figure 6.20 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Name page with the
required settings performed and the Finish button selected.

Step 21
Back on the Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security window, the
new rule is now created.
 Figure 6.21 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Windows Defender
Firewall with Advanced Security window with the New rule created.

Step 22
Right-click Connection Security Rules on the left pane and select New Rule.
 Figure 6.22 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Windows Defender
Firewall with Advanced Security window with Connection Security Rules
right-clicked and New Rule selected.

Step 23
On the New Outbound Rule Wizard - Rule Type page, select Custom.

Click Next.
 Figure 6.23 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the New Outbound Rule
Wizard - Rule Type page with the required settings performed and the Next
button selected.

Step 24
On the Endpoints page, leave the default selection and click Next.
 Figure 6.24 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Endpoints page with
Next selected.

Step 25
On the Requirements page, ensure Request authentication for inbound and
outbound connections is selected.

Click Next.
 Figure 6.25 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Requirements page
with Next selected.

Step 26
Click Next on the Authentication Method page.
 Figure 6.26 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Authentication
Method page with Next selected.

Step 27
On the Protocols and Ports page, click Next.
 Figure 6.27 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Protocols and Ports
page with Next selected.

Step 28
On the Profile page, de-select Domain and Private.

Click Next.
 Figure 6.28 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Profile page with the
required settings performed and the Next button highlighted.

Step 29
On the Name page, type the following

Public Auth

Click Finish.
 Figure 6.29 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Name page with the
Finish button selected.

Step 30
Back on the Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security window, the
new rule is now created.

Close the window.

 Figure 6.30 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Windows Defender
Firewall with Advanced Security window with the new rule created.

Step 31
Back on the Windows Defender Firewall window, click the Back Arrow to go
back to the Control Panel window.

Keep the All Control Panel Items window open.

 Figure 6.31 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Windows Defender
Firewall window with the Back arrow selected.

Exercise 7 - Sound
Sound allows us to configure what devices will play and record audio for the device.
You can select through a list and make configuration changes on speakers and
microphones. You can also troubleshoot audio issues.

In this exercise, you will learn about the Sound settings.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this exercise, you should be able to:

Explore the Sound Settings

Your Devices
You will be using the following devices in this lab. Please power these on now.

PLABDC01 - (Windows Server 2019 - Domain Controller)

PLABWIN10 - (Windows 10 - Domain Member Workstation)

Task 1 - Explore the Sound Settings

In this task, you will view the Sound settings.

Step 1
In PLABWIN10, the All Control Panel Items window is open.

Select Sound.

Figure 7.1 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the All Control Panel

Items window with Sound selected.

Step 2
On the Sound - Playback tab, you will have a list of the available audio devices.

Note: In PLABWIN10, there are no audio devices configured.

Select the Recording tab.

Figure 7.2 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Sound dialog box with
the Recording tab selected.

Step 3
The Recording window will show you all the devices that are connected to the
devices with a microphone.

You can select them and configure features like changing the name, power preferences
on the battery, microphone boost levels, and other advanced configuration settings.
 Figure 7.3 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Sound - Recording
tab.

Step 4
Select the Sounds tab.

Here, you can set the sounds for certain actions.

Things like calendar reminders, critical battery beeps, the closing of a program, low
battery alarm, IM Notification, and many other settings.

Select the Communications tab.

 Figure 7.4 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Sound - Sounds tab
with the Communications tab highlighted.

Step 5
On the Communications tab, users can set what happens when calls are received on
a device.

The setting here will reduce the sounds the device makes by 80% to give you a good
call quality because it will reduce the ambient noise level from the device.

Click Cancel.
 Figure 7.5 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Sound -
Communication tab with the Cancel button selected.

Keep the All Control Panel Items window open.

Exercise 8 - User Accounts

A user account has a number of features associated with it. Some of these features are
listed below:

Account’s name
Account password
Account picture
Account type

In this exercise, you will learn to configure the user account settings.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this exercise, you should be able to:

Configure a Local User Account

Configure User Account Control Settings

Your Devices
You will be using the following devices in this lab. Please power these on now.

PLABDC01 - (Windows Server 2019 - Domain Controller)

PLABWIN10 - (Windows 10 - Domain Member Workstation)

Task 1 - Configure a Local User Account

A user account can be local or domain based. The user account is created in Active
Directory in the Windows environment when it is domain-based. It can be configured
to log in to one or more systems.

A user account can also be configured to remotely connect to one or more servers
through Remote Access or Virtual Private Network (VPN). On the other hand, a local
user account is restricted for use within the system where it is created. It cannot access
resources outside the system.

In this task, you will configure a local user account on the PLABWIN10 device.

Step 1
In PLABWIN10, the All Control Panel Items window is open.

Select User Accounts.

 Figure 8.1 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the All Control Panel
Items window with User Accounts selected.

Step 2
On the User Accounts window, select the Manage your credentials link on the
left pane.
 Figure 8.2 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the User Accounts
window with the Manage your credentials link selected.

Step 3
On the Credential Manager window, select Windows Credentials.
 Figure 8.3 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Credentials Manager
window with Windows Credentials selected.

Step 4
Click the Add a Windows credential link.
 Figure 8.4 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Credentials Manager
window with the Add a Windows credential link selected.

Step 5
On the Add a Windows Credential window, type the following: as shown below:

Internet or network address: MyPC

User name: PLABUser
Password: Passw0rd

Click OK.
 Figure 8.5 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Add a Windows
Credential window with the required credentials typed in and the OK button
selected.

Step 6
On the Credential Manager window, click the User Accounts link in the bottom
left corner.
 Figure 8.6 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Credential Manager
window, with the User Accounts link selected.

Step 7
On the User Accounts window, click the Manage User Accounts link.
 Figure 8.7 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the User Accounts window
with Manage User Accounts link selected.

Step 8
On the User Accounts dialog box, ensure Admin is selected.

Click Properties.
 Figure 8.8 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the User Accounts dialog
box with the Properties button selected.

Step 9
From the PLABWIN10\Admin Properties dialog box, in the Full name textbox,
type the following:

Local Admin

Click OK.
 Figure 8.9 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the PLABWIN10\Admin
Properties dialog box, with the required Full name typed in and the OK
button selected.

Step 10
Click OK to close the User Accounts dialog box.
 Figure 8.10 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the User Accounts dialog
box with the OK button selected.

Step 11
Keep the User Accounts window open.
 Figure 8.11 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the User Accounts
window.

Task 2 - Configure User Account Control Settings

Some programs are potentially harmful. For example, they can make unwanted
changes in the system. These programs can be blocked. User Account Control prevents
a harmful program from making changes to your computer.

In this task, you will configure User Account Control settings.

Step 1
Ensure you are connected to PLABWIN10 and the User Accounts window is open.

Click the Change User Account Control settings link.

 Figure 8.12 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the User Accounts
window with the Change User Account Control Settings link selected.

Step 2
On the User Account Control Settings dialog box, drag the level indicator to
Always notify.

Click OK.

This means you will receive all possible notifications.

 Figure 8.13 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the User Account Control
Settings dialog box with the required setting performed and the OK button
selected.

Step 3
Back on the Make changes to your user account page.
 Figure 8.14 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Make changes to
your user account page.

Step 4
Back on the User Accounts window, click the Control Panel Home link.
 Figure 8.15 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the User Accounts
window, with the Control Panel Home link selected.

Step 5
Keep the All Control Panel Items window open.
 Figure 8.16 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Control Panel
window.

Exercise 9 - Device Manager

The Device Manager displays a list of all the computer system's internal and external
peripheral devices. Some of the types of devices that it displays are:

Human interface devices

Processors
Disk drives
Network adapters
And many other hardware devices

In this exercise, you will learn to use the Device Manager.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this exercise, you should be able to:

Use Device Manager

Your Devices
You will be using the following devices in this lab. Please power these on now.

PLABDC01 - (Windows Server 2019 - Domain Controller)

PLABWIN10 - (Windows 10 - Domain Member Workstation)

Task 1 - Use Device Manager

Device Manager provides a single window for all hardware device information in a
system.

In this task, you will navigate through Device Manager.

Step 1
Ensure you are connected to PLABWIN10 and the All Control Panel Items
window is open.

Select Device Manager.

 Figure 9.1 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the All Control Panel
Items window, with Device Manager selected.

Step 2
On the Device Manager window, expand Processors.

Right-click on the first processor in the list and select Properties.

 Figure 9.2 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Device Manager
window with the required Processor right-clicked and Properties selected.

Step 3
On the processor Properties dialog box, the General tab displays the device's status,
type, manufacturer, and location.
 Figure 9.3 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Processor Properties -
General tab.

Step 4
Select the Driver tab.

Notice that you can get the driver details, update the driver, roll-back the driver if it
has been updated, disable the device, and uninstall the device.

Note: Some key devices, such as a processor, cannot be disabled.

 Figure 9.4 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Processor Properties -
Driver tab.

Step 5
Click the Details tab. You can get complete details by selecting various properties in
the Property drop-down.

Click Property drop-down and select Driver date from the list.
 Figure 9.5 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Processor Properties -
Details tab with the Property drop-down accessed.

Step 6
Notice that the driver publishing date is displayed on the Value box.
 Figure 9.6 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Processor Properties -
Details tab with the Driver date on the Value box.

Step 7
Click the Events tab.

Events specific to the processor that has taken place are displayed on this tab.

Click Cancel to close the properties dialog box.

 Figure 9.7 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Processor Properties -
Events tab, with the Cancel button selected.

Step 8
Close the Device Manager window.

Keep the All Control Panel Items window open.

 Figure 9.8 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying closing the Device
Manager window.

Exercise 10 - Indexing Options

Indexing options is the process of the computer searching through its files for
keywords & metadata that can help categorize the information. Once this is
accomplished, it helps the computer and user find files quicker and easier due to the
associations.

In this exercise, you will learn about indexing options.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this exercise, you should be able to:

Explore the Indexing Options

Your Devices
You will be using the following devices in this lab. Please power these on now.

PLABDC01 - (Windows Server 2019 - Domain Controller)

PLABWIN10 - (Windows 10 - Domain Member Workstation)

Task 1 - Explore the Indexing Options

In this task, you will work with the Indexing Options.

Step 1
Ensure you are connected to PLABWIN10 and the All Control Panel Items
window is open.

Select Indexing Options.

Figure 10.1 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the All Control Panel

Items window with Indexing Options selected.
Step 2
In the Indexing Options window, click Modify.

Figure 10.2 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Indexing Options

window with Modify selected.

Step 3
In the Indexed Locations window, additional drives can be added.

Select all the drives and click OK.

 Figure 10.3 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Indexed Locations
window with OK selected.

Step 4
Back on the Indexing Options window, indexing is being completed on the
additional drives.

The process will continue in the background.

Click Advanced.
 Figure 10.4 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Indexing Options
window with the Advanced button selected.

Step 5
On the Advanced Options window, you can configure what happens with encrypted
files, rebuild the index if issues arise, and configure where to store the index.

Select the File Types tab.

 Figure 10.5 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Advanced Options
window with the File Types tab selected.

Step 6
On the File Types tab, view the options available and click Cancel.
 Figure 10.6 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Advanced Options -
File types tab with Cancel selected.

Step 7
The Indexing will continue in the background.

Click Close.

Keep the All Control Panel Items window open.

 Figure 10.7 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Indexing Options
window with Close selected.

Exercise 11 - Ease of Access

Ease of Access was designed for users with special needs to use the computer. Options
like a screen-reader and magnifier help individuals with vision issues. Being able to
make adjustments to how the mouse and keyboard function and touch screen settings
are found here.

In this exercise, you will learn about the Ease of Access settings.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this exercise, you should be able to:

Work with Ease of Access

Your Devices
You will be using the following devices in this lab. Please power these on now.

PLABDC01 - (Windows Server 2019 - Domain Controller)

PLABWIN10 - (Windows 10 - Domain Member Workstation)

Task 1 - Work with Ease of Access

In this task, you will look at the magnifier setting, access the menu to help with focus
by disabling distractions, and enable the Narrator feature.

Step 1
In PLABWIN10, the All Control Panel Items window is open.

Select Ease of Access Center.

Figure 11.1 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Control Panel window

with Ease of Access Center selected.
Step 2
On the Ease of Access Center window, click the Make the computer easier to
see link.

Figure 11.2 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Ease of Access Center

window with the Make the computer easier to see link selected.

Step 3
In the Make the computer easier to see window, enable the Turn on Magnifier
checkbox and click OK.
 Figure 11.3 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Make computer easier
to see window with the required settings performed and the OK button
selected.

Step 4
The screen now returns to the Ease of Access Center but zoomed in to 200%.

Move the mouse toward the top of the screen, and the screen will scroll upward.
 Figure 11.4 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Ease of Access Center
window at 200% zoom level.

Step 5
When you see the Magnifier bar, click the - symbol until the number reaches 100%.
 Figure 11.5 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Ease of Access Center
window adjusted to 100%.

Step 6
You can now see the full screen again.

There are some features built-in to help remove distractions.

Click the Make it easier to focus on tasks link.

 Figure 11.6 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Ease of Access Center
window with the Make it easier to focus on tasks link selected.

Step 7
On the Make it easier to focus on tasks window, explore the options available.

Enable the Turn on Narrator checkbox and click OK.

 Figure 11.7 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Make it easier to
focus on tasks window with the required settings performed and the OK
button selected.

Step 8
The Narrator window is displayed, describing its functionality of it.

Click Turn off Narrator as there are no sound devices connected to this PC.
 Figure 11.8 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Narrator window
with Turn off Narrator selected.

Step 9
Close the Magnifier.
 Figure 11.9 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying closing the Magnifier.

Step 10
Close the Ease of Access Center window.

Keep the All Control Panel Items window open.

 Figure 11.10 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Ease of access center
window. Close the window.

Exercise 12 - Power Options

The power options window has the functionality to decide the state of the machine.
The following options are available in Power Options:

Hibernate
Sleep
Standby

The Hibernate option shuts the machine, but the open applications are stored in a
file on a hard disk. As a result, when the machine starts again, the previously opened
applications will run in the same state as before hibernating.

The Sleep option puts the machine into a low power-consuming mode. It keeps all
your open applications running. As soon as the machine starts up from sleep, the
running applications are readily available for use.

The Standby mode happens when a machine has been idle for a period of time.

It is possible to decide whether preference should be given to performance or energy

efficiency.

In this exercise, you will see how to configure the power options by customizing an
existing one and creating a new power plan.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this exercise, you should be able to:

Customize an Existing Power Plan

Create a Power Plan

Your Devices
You will be using the following devices in this lab. Please power these on now.

PLABDC01 - (Windows Server 2019 - Domain Controller)

PLABWIN10 - (Windows 10 - Domain Member Workstation)

Task 1 - Customize an Existing Power Plan

By default, Windows 10 provides several power plans. You can choose to customize
them as per your need. In this task, you will customize an existing power plan.

Step 1
Ensure you are connected to PLABWIN10 and the All Control Panel Items
window is open.

Select Power Options.

 Figure 12.1 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the All Control Panel
Items window with Power Options selected.

Step 2
In the Power Options window, click the down arrow next to Show additional
plans.

Notice that an additional plan is now displayed.

 Figure 12.2 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Power Options
window.

Step 3
In the left pane, select the Choose when to turn off the display link.
 Figure 12.3 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Power Options
window with the Choose when to turn off the display link selected.

Step 4
On the Edit Plan Settings window, select 15 minutes from the Turn off the
display drop-down menu.

Click the Change advanced power settings link.

 Figure 12.4 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Edit Plan Settings
window, with the required selection and the Change advanced power
settings link selected.

Step 5
On the Power Options dialog box, you can set the power options for various devices.

Expand Wireless Adapter Settings and then expand Power Saving Mode.
Notice that it is set to Maximum Performance.

Similarly, you can verify the settings for the other devices.

Click Cancel.
 Figure 12.5 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Power Options dialog
box, with the Cancel button selected.

Step 6
Back on the Edit Plan Settings window, click Save changes.

Keep the Power Options window open.

 Figure 12.6 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Edit Plan Settings
window with the Save Changes button selected.

Task 2 - Create a Power Plan

Performance and energy efficiency are inversely proportional indexes. It is necessary

to strike a balance. More energy-efficient plans reduce energy consumption. Choosing
a performance driven plan causes the system to consume more energy. Based on the
requirement, an appropriate power plan would be chosen.

In this task, you will create a power plan as per your requirement.

Step 1
In PLABWIN10, the Power Options window is open.

In the left pane, click the Create a power plan link.

 Figure 12.7 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Power Options
window with the Create a power plan link selected.

Step 2
On the Create a Power Plan - Create a power plan page, keep the default
selection of Balanced (recommended).

In the Plan name text box, type the following:

PLAB

Click Next.
 Figure 12.8 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Create a Power Plan
window, with the required Plan name typed in and the Next button selected.

Step 3
On the Change settings for the plan: PLAB page, keep the default setting and
click Create.
 Figure 12.9 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Change settings for
the plan: PLAB page, with the Create button selected.

Step 4
Notice that a new plan named PLAB appears on the Choose or customize a
power plan page.

After its creation, Windows 10 chooses it as the current power plan.

Click the Control Panel Home link.

Keep the All Control Panel Items window open.

 Figure 12.10 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the newly created and
selected power plan.

Exercise 13 - Administrative Tools

Administrative tools are a collection of computer management services that help
perform regular maintenance tasks, such as disk defragmentation, disk clean-up, and
running system memory diagnostics. These tools also help manage the system by
defining the security policy for Windows and other devices running on the system.
Administrative tools are available on the Start screen or even as part of the Control
Panel.

In this exercise, you will explore the functions and uses of Windows Administrative
Tools.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this exercise, you should be able to:
 Access Computer Management Tools
Configure Windows Memory Diagnostics
Explore Component Services
Access the Event Viewer Logs

After completing this exercise, you should have further knowledge of:

Local Security Policy

Task Scheduler
Print Management Properties
ODBC Data Sources

Your Devices
You will be using the following devices in this lab. Please power these on now.

PLABDC01 - (Windows Server 2019 - Domain Controller)

PLABWIN10 - (Windows 10 - Domain Member Workstation)

Task 1 - Access Computer Management Tools

Computer management services enable you to manage your local or remote system's
tools, storage, services, and applications. Moreover, using these tools can automate
some of the routine system management tasks. Computer Management tools are
available as a part of the Administrative tools.

In this task, you will access the Computer Management tools.

Step 1
Ensure you are connected to PLABWIN10 and the All Control Panel Items
window is open.

Select Administrative Tools.

 Figure 13.1 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the All Control Panel
Items window with Administrative Tools selected.

Step 2
In the Administrative Tools window, double-click Computer Management.
 Figure 13.2 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Administrative Tools
window with Computer Management selected.

Step 3
The Computer Management console is displayed.

Several tools and utilities are listed here under three different sections:

System Tools: This contains tools such as Event Viewer, Shared Folders, Local
Users and Groups.
Storage: This contains Disk Management, which allows you to create, delete,
and modify partitions on your local system.
Services and Applications: This contains Services and WMI Control, which is
Windows Management Instrumentation.

It is important to note that all these tools are available individually. For example, you
can manage services from the Services console or from the Services node in
Computer Management.
 Figure 13.3 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Computer
Management window.

Step 4
Expand the Services and Applications node in the left window and select
Services.

The Windows services are displayed. Each service must have a status. For example, a
service can be running or stopped. The services that are running are marked with
Running status. Stopped services do not have any status displayed.

Close the Computer Management window.

Keep the Administrative Tools window open.

 Figure 13.4 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying Computer Management
window with the Close button selected.

In this task, you will observe the properties of one of the printers configured on the
system.

Task 2 - Configure Windows Memory Diagnostics

Windows Memory Diagnostics is a Windows tool that can scan the system
memory at the booting time. This scan is more thorough than a similar scan
performed by the BIOS system. Therefore, a scan by the Windows Memory
Diagnostics tool is more reliable and can identify more threats than the BIOS scan.

In this task, you will configure the Windows Memory Scan to scan the memory
whenever the computer starts-up next.

Step 1
Ensure you are connected to PLABWIN10 and the Administrative Tools window
is open.
Double-click the Windows Memory Diagnostic option.

Figure 13.5 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Administrative Tools

window, with Windows Memory Diagnostic selected.

Step 2
On the Windows Memory Diagnostic - Check your computer for memory
problems dialog box, enable the Check for problems the next time I start my
computer option.

A scan will be performed when the computer system starts-up the next time.
 Figure 13.6 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Windows Memory
Diagnostic - Check your computer for memory problems dialog box with the
required settings performed.

Step 3
The memory test was scheduled successfully dialog box is displayed confirming
the memory diagnostic setup.

Click Close to exit the dialog box.

Keep the Administrative Tools window open.

 Figure 13.7 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Windows Memory
Diagnostic dialog box with the Close button highlighted.

Task 3 - Explore Component Services

Component Services tool is a part of the Administrative Tools console.

Component Services enable you to configure and administer various COM/DCOM
applications and components on the computer.

In this task, you will explore the Component Services configuration on the system.

Step 1
In PLABWIN10, the Administrative Tools window is open.

Double-click on Component Services.

 Figure 13.8 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Administrative Tools
window with Component Services selected.

Step 2
On the Component Services window, the Component Services node is selected
by default on the left pane.

Expand Component Services > Computers, and then select My Computer.

 Figure 13.9 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Component Services
window with My Computer selected.

Step 3
On the Name panel in the middle, notice that the COM/DCOM components, apps,
and processes are listed that can be managed.

Close the Component Services window.

Keep the Administrative Tools window open.

 Figure 13.10 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the components in the
middle window.

Task 4 - Access the Event Viewer Logs

The Event Viewer is a system tool in Windows that displays information about
various events happening on your computer. This tool can help track the event flow
while troubleshooting any issues with the OS or the installed applications. The Event
Log service starts as soon as you start Windows.

There are three types of event logs: application logs, system logs, and security logs.
Application and System logs are available to all users; however, security logs are
available only to the administrators.

In this task, you will access application logs on the system.

Step 1
In PLABWIN10, the Administrative Tools window is open.
Double-click on Event Viewer.

Figure 13.11 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Administrative Tools

window with Event Viewer selected.

Step 2
In the Event Viewer console, expand the Windows Logs node in the left pane and
select the Application log.
 Figure 13.12 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Event Viewer
window with Application selected on the left pane.

Step 3
Notice that various events relevant to the applications on the system are listed in the
middle window. You can have events that are labeled as Information, Warning, and
Error.

Note: If the events have not loaded, you may need to maximize the Event
Viewer window and click on Windows Logs on the left side of the window and
then back onto the Application section.
 Figure 13.13 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Application logs in
the middle window.

Step 4
Click System in the left pane. Notice that there are different types of events listed.

Note: In your lab environment, there may be a possibility that all of these may
not be listed.
 Figure 13.14 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the System logs in the
middle pane.

Close all open windows.

Local Security Policy

Local security policy configures the security settings of your local machine, thereby
allowing you to make your device more secure, taking care of possible threats. For
example, by using these policies, you can configure the system firewall, set application
and software control policies, enforce passwords, specify trusted domains, configure
access rights, define account privileges, and schedule security auditing.

These settings can be broadly categorized into three types - user-related settings,
system-related settings, and security-related settings.

Task Scheduler

The task scheduler allows you to automate the schedule to start/run/stop a task. For
example, you can specify the applications that shall start when a specific event occurs.
The specified application will start and run as specified in the setting. In addition, you
can view the already running tasks, and you can also import a task.

Print Management Properties

The print management option of Administrative Tools allows you to view the
overall status of various printers associated with the computer system. It allows you to
access printer properties, configure print-related settings, and view print server-
related information. In addition, it allows you to view information such as which
printer(s) is ready/not ready, which printer(s) is currently assigned a job(s), and the
length of the print job queue.

ODBC Data Sources

Configuring the ODBC data source is the most convenient way of connecting to a
database.

Note: You can also connect to a database by using a connection string.

Data source configuration connects a database to one of the available ODBC driver(s),
which use the Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) interface. With the help of the
ODBC interface, an application can connect to a database. The added data source is
then available for use by any ODBC-enabled application.

You can configure multiple data sources for each installed driver.

Exercise 14 - File Explorer Options

Folder options are divided into three segments:

General
View
Search

Folder options comprise of functionality that is useful for customizing the appearance
of the File Explorer window. The following areas can be configured using the folder
option’s functionality:

How folders are opened

 Which file parameters are displayed
Whether the search operation includes the hidden content or not

In this exercise, you will be viewing the settings that allow the File Explorer window to
be customized.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this exercise, you should be able to:

Work with Folder Options

Your Devices
You will be using the following devices in this lab. Please power these on now.

PLABDC01 - (Windows Server 2019 - Domain Controller)

PLABWIN10 - (Windows 10 - Domain Member Workstation)

Task 1 - Working with the General tab

The following can be customized using the functionality settings in the General tab:

Folders can be set to open either a new window or the same window
Folders can be set to open with a single click or double-click

In this task, you will work with the General tab.

Step 1
Connect to PLABWIN10.

Click the File Explorer icon on the Taskbar.

 Figure 14.1 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying opening File Explorer
from the Taskbar.

Step 2
In the File Explorer window, click the View menu.
 Figure 14.2 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the File Explorer window
with the View menu selected.

Step 3
In the View menu, select Options.
 Figure 14.3 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the View menu with
Options selected.

Step 4
In the Folder Options dialog box, the General tab is displayed by default.

In the Browse folders section, select the Open each folder in its own window
option.

This will ensure that all the folders will open in a new window.
 Figure 14.4 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Folder Options -
General tab, with the required option selected.

Step 5
In the Click items as follows section, notice that Double-click to open an item
(single-click to select) is selected by default. This means that you will need to
double-click a file or folder. Keep this option selected.

Notice that the recently used files and folders will be visible in Quick access in the
Privacy section. De-select both the options:

Show recently used files in Quick access

Show frequently used folders in Quick access
 Figure 14.5 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Folder Options -
General tab with the required settings performed.

Step 6
In the Privacy section, click Clear.
 Figure 14.6 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Folder Options -
General tab with the Clear button selected.

Step 7
Click Apply.
 Figure 14.7 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying Folder Options - General
tab dialog box, with the Apply button selected.

Step 8
When you click the apply button, notice that the Recent files section below the
Frequent folders section has been hidden in the File Explorer window.

Keep the Folder Options dialog box open.

 Figure 14.8 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Folder Options dialog
box.

Task 2 - Working with the View Tab

You can customize the following using the View tab functionality:

The size of the folder icons

The information that is displayed alongside files and folders
Whether the folder extensions be visible or not

In this task, you will be working with the View tab.

Step 1
In PLABWIN10, the Folder Options dialog box is open.

Click the View tab.

 Figure 14.9 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Folder Options dialog
box with the View tab selected.

Step 2
The View tab is displayed. Notice that there are several options available for
configuring how files and folders will be displayed in File Explorer.

Select the Show hidden files, folders, and drives option under Hidden files
and folders.
 Figure 14.10 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Folder Options -
View tab, with the required setting performed.

Step 3
De-select the Hide extension for known file types checkbox.

Click Apply.

Keep the Folder Options dialog box open.

 Figure 14.11 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Folder Options -
View tab, with the required setting performed and the Apply button selected.

Task 3 - Working with the Search Tab

You can customize the following using the Search tab functionality:

The size of the folder icons

The information displayed alongside files and folders
Whether the folder extensions be visible or not

In this task, you will work with the Search tab.

Step 1
Ensure you are connected to PLABWIN10 and the Folder Options dialog box is
open.

Click the Search tab.

 Figure 14.12 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Folder Options
dialog box, with the Search tab selected.

Step 2
Notice that Include system directories is selected by default. Select the following:

Include compressed files (ZIP, CAB…)

Always search file names and contents (this might take several
minutes)

Click Apply.
 Figure 14.13 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Folder Options -
Search tab, with the required settings performed and the Apply button
selected.

Step 3
Click OK to close the Folder Options dialog box.

Close all open windows.

 Figure 14.14 Screenshot of PLABWIN10: Displaying the Folder Options -
Search tab, with the Ok button selected.

Keep all devices that you have powered on in their current state and proceed to
the review section.

Review
Well done, you have completed the Configuring a Windows Device using the
Control Panel Practice Lab.

Summary
You completed the following exercises:

Exercise 1 - Internet Options

Exercise 2 - Devices and Printers
 Exercise 3 - Programs and Features
Exercise 4 - Network and Sharing Center
Exercise 5 - System
Exercise 6 - Windows Defender Firewall
Exercise 7 - Sound
Exercise 8 - User Accounts
Exercise 9 - Device Manager
Exercise 10 - Indexing Options
Exercise 11 - Ease of Access
Exercise 12 - Power Options
Exercise 13 - Administrative Tools
Exercise 14 - File Explorer Options

After completing this module, you should be able to:

View and Configure the different Tabs in Internet Options

Explore Options and Settings in Devices and Printers
Manage Applications using Programs and Features
Use the Network and Sharing Center
Explore the System Settings
Explore Windows Defender Firewall
Explore the Sound Settings
Configure a Local User Account
Configure User Account Control Settings
Use Device Manager
Explore the Indexing Options
Work with Ease of Access
Customize an Existing Power Plan
Create a Power Plan
Access Computer Management Tools
Configure Windows Memory Diagnostics
Explore Component Services
Access the Event Viewer Logs
Work with Folder Options

You should now have further knowledge of

Local Security Policy

Task Scheduler
Print Management Properties
 ODBC Data Sources

Feedback

Shutdown all virtual machines used in this lab. Alternatively, you can log out of
the lab platform.