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Configuing & Managing Window XP Pro

The document provides an overview of the Windows XP Control Panel and how to configure and troubleshoot Windows XP Professional. It describes the various sections and options available in the Control Panel, including accessibility options, hardware and software management tools, system properties, user accounts, and network connectivity settings. It also outlines how to use Safe Mode and the Recovery Console for troubleshooting non-bootable installations, such as restoring boot sectors or replacing damaged files.

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Configuing & Managing Window XP Pro

The document provides an overview of the Windows XP Control Panel and how to configure and troubleshoot Windows XP Professional. It describes the various sections and options available in the Control Panel, including accessibility options, hardware and software management tools, system properties, user accounts, and network connectivity settings. It also outlines how to use Safe Mode and the Recovery Console for troubleshooting non-bootable installations, such as restoring boot sectors or replacing damaged files.

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Chapter 10

Configuring
And
Troubleshooting
Windows XP Professional

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An Overview of Windows XP Control Panel


What is a Control Panel in Windows XP?

Control Panel is a part of the Microsoft Windows graphical user


interface which allows users to view and manipulate basic system
settings and controls, such as adding hardware, adding and
removing software, controlling user accounts, and changing
accessibility options.

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Displaying Control Panel Window


Category view: In Category view all Control Panel icons are grouped
into various categories.
Classic view: In Classic view all Control Panel icons are directly
displayed in the Control Panel window.

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Using Accessibility Options Link

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Behavior of the keyboard can be


modified, this is aimed at people
who have difficulty pressing keycombinations, or pressing a key
just once.

Behavior of sounds can be


modified.

High contrast mode can be


activated.

The keyboard cursor can be


customized.

Mouse pointer can be controlled


using the keyboard.

Using Add Hardware Link

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Using Add or Remove Programs Link

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Using Administrative Tools Link and Computer


Management Tool

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Using Computer Management Tool

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Event Viewer

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Local Users and Groups

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Performance Logs and Alerts


Performance and Logs Alerts will display the performance and the
alert given by the system. Clicking on this will display three options:
Counter log
Trace log
Alert

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Using Storage
Storage contains three options: Removable Storage
Disk Defragmentor
Disk Managemen

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Disk Defragmenter

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Disk Management

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Using Services and Applications

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Using Date and Time Link

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Using Folder Options Link

The Folder
Options allows
for
configuration
of how folders
and files are
presented in
Windows
Explorer

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Folder Options

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Folder Options

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Offline files

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Using Internet Options Link

General: This specifies the homepage and color schemes and allows the
user to delete internet usage history.

Security & Privacy: These specify whether the computer should allow
websites to undertake certain processes and download cookies, this panel
also gives access to the inbuilt popup blocker (Windows XP SP2 and later)
and the phishing controls (Internet Explorer 7).

Content: Allows the parental controls and auto-complete to be configured


and also specifies how to deal with certificates.

Connections, Programs and Advanced: These give access to other aspects


of internet settings such as the default modem connection and email client,
proxy settings and other advanced configurations.

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Internet Options

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Using Mail Link

The Mail link (equivalent filename - mlcfg32.cpl) allows for configuration of the
mail client in Windows, usually Microsoft Outlook. Microsoft Outlook Express
cannot be configured with this item; it is configured through its own interface.

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Using Keyboard Link

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Using Mouse Link

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Using Power Options Link

Specify how long it takes to switch of the display and hard drives
and how long it takes for the system to enter standby, if at all.
To decide what to do when the computer's on/off button is pressed,
such as whether to shut down or to enter standby.
Whether to allow Hibernation (some systems become unstable
when restarting).
Allows the user to configure UPS (if available).

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Power Options

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Using Printers and Faxes Link

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Using Regional and Language Settings Link

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Using Security Center Link

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Using Sounds and Audio Devices Link

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Using System Link

Display general information on the user's machine such as the


amount of RAM, CPU speed and type, the version of Windows the
system is using and the manufacturer.
Edit the computer name in a network workgroup.
Manage and Configure hardware devices, and view information
such as the manufacturer, user access and driver version of any
hardware device installed on the system via device manager.
Enable/Disable system features such as automatic updates and
System restore monitoring.
Configure advanced features such as performance logs, virtual
memory settings and roaming profiles.
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Using Taskbar and Start Menu Link


Specify whether to use Windows XP/Vista or Classic 9x/Me styles
on the taskbar and start menu.
Specify whether the taskbar should Auto-Hide.
Specify whether to show the clock in the notification area.
Manage the tray icons.
Configure Advanced options such as whether to show Printers &
Faxes in the start menu and whether to display My Documents as a
menu or as a link to a new window

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Using User Accounts Link

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Creating a LAN Connection

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Creating a Dial-Up Connection

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Troubleshooting Windows XP Professional


Using Safe Mode Option

Reboot your computer

Press F8 when the Boot menu is displayed.

The Safe Mode displays various menu options. Some commonly


used menu options of Safe Mode are:

Safe Mode option: Starts the operating system with basic drivers
and services.

Safe Mode with Networking: This option is similar to Safe Mode


option, but also includes basic networking services.

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Using Safe Mode Option


Safe Mode with Command Prompt: This option is similar to Safe
Mode option, but the Windows Explorer shell is not started.
Safe mode starts minimal services that are listed under the registry
key,
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Safe
boot.
You should use Safe Mode options if:
An incompatible driver is installed
Windows Explorer shell is corrupted
An incompatible setting for the video card is made

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Using Recovery Console


The Recovery Console is a command-line utility that gives limited
access to volumes on the hard disks. It is used to diagnose and/or
repair non-bootable installation of Windows XP.

You can use the Recovery Console to perform the following tasks:
Restore damaged Windows XP boot sectors
Repair master boot record (MBR)
Format drives to FAT16, FAT32, or NTFS
Have limited access to registry to enable and disable services
Replace damaged system files, drivers, and registry hives

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Recovery Console

You can start the Recovery Console either from the four setup disks or from the
Windows XP Setup CD.

You can also add Recovery Console to Windows XP start menu using either of the
following two methods:

Install through unattended command:

winnt32.exe /cmdcons /unattend

Install inside Windows XP:

x:\i386\winnt32 /cmdcons

You must enter administrator password to access Recovery Console.

It supports limited set of commands. MS-DOS commands that you can use in
Recovery Console are ATTRIB, CHKDSK, CLS, COPY, DEL, DIR, RD, REN, etc.

It supports limited access to registry to enable and disable services.

You cannot use wildcards (for example, del *.* ) in Recovery Console.

You cannot copy to removable media in Recovery Console

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