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Control Panel utilities III.
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Instructor, PACE-IT Program – Edmonds Community College
Areas of Expertise Industry Certifications
PC Hardware
Network Administration
IT Project Management
Network Design
User Training
IT Troubleshooting
Qualifications Summary
Education
M.B.A., IT Management, Western Governor’s University
B.S., IT Security, Western Governor’s University
Entrepreneur, executive leader, and proven manger
with 10+ years of experience turning complex issues
into efficient and effective solutions.
Strengths include developing and mentoring diverse
workforces, improving processes, analyzing
business needs and creating the solutions
required— with a focus on technology.
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– Unique to Windows XP.
– Unique to Windows Vista.
– Unique to Windows 7.
PACE-IT.
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– Add/Remove Programs.» Best built in utility for removing programs.
– Network Connections.» Used to modify NICs and network connections.
– Printers and Faxes.» Used to add or modify printers and their drivers.
– Automatic Updates.» Used to modify the behavior of automatic updates.
– Network Setup Wizard.» Walks the user through the steps to set up a SOHO
network.
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– Tablet PC Settings.» Used for tablets; handwriting recognition can be set here.
– Pen and Input Devices.» Used to set stylus and other input device behavior for
touch enabled devices.
– Offline Files.» Enables a hosted file to be kept locally; also establishes
sync behavior.
– Problem Reports and Solutions.» Checks for solutions to known PC problems and sends
reports.
– Printers.» Same functions as Printers and Faxes utility in XP.
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– HomeGroup.» Simpler method for sharing printer, files, photos, etc.
Only Windows 7 and newer can join.
– Action Center.» Monitors key security settings; also includes additional
alerts that the user may want to investigate.
• Similar to Security Center in XP and Vista.
– Remote Application and Desktop
Connection.» Establishes and manages quick links to remote
applications or desktops.
– Troubleshooting.» Contains several other applets that can be used to
troubleshoot PC problems.
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Control Panel utilities III.
Add/Remove Programs, Network Connections, Printers and Faxes, and
Automatic Updates are all unique to Windows XP.
Topic
Unique to Windows XP.
Summary
Tablet PC Settings, Pen and Input Devices, Offline Files, Problem Reports
and Solutions, and Printers are all unique to Windows Vista.Unique to Windows Vista.
HomeGroup, Action Center, Remote Applications and Desktop
Connections, and Troubleshooting are unique to Windows 7. While the
utilities may change a little, there are still other ways to achieve the same
functionality in each of the operating systems.
Unique to Windows 7.
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THANK YOU!
This workforce solution was 100 percent funded by a $3 million grant awarded by the
U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. The solution was
created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S.
Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or
assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including
any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the
information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability
or ownership. Funded by the Department of Labor, Employment and Training
Administration, Grant #TC-23745-12-60-A-53.
PACE-IT is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are
available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For those that are hearing
impaired, a video phone is available at the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)
office in Mountlake Terrace Hall 159. Check www.edcc.edu/ssd for office hours. Call
425.354.3113 on a video phone for more information about the PACE-IT program. For
any additional special accommodations needed, call the SSD office at 425.640.1814.
Edmonds Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion;
national origin; sex; disability; sexual orientation; age; citizenship, marital, or veteran
status; or genetic information in its programs and activities.