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The document discusses proper disposal of computer components and safety guidelines. It describes tools for system configuration including Microsoft System Configuration, Registry Editor, and DirectX Diagnostic Tool. It discusses startup programs, services, drivers and other aspects of computer system configuration.

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The document discusses proper disposal of computer components and safety guidelines. It describes tools for system configuration including Microsoft System Configuration, Registry Editor, and DirectX Diagnostic Tool. It discusses startup programs, services, drivers and other aspects of computer system configuration.

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 The disposal or recycling of hazardous computer components must be done properly.

 Follow the basic safety guideline to prevent cuts, burns, electrical shock, and damage to eyesight.
 Diagnostic utilites Some of them are built-in to your operating system and others are available either for free
download or commercial purchase.
 Microsoft system configuration this boot configuration utility allows you to set the programs that will run at
startup and to edit configuration files.
 General tab the default tab in the System configuration and shows how the computer will start.
 Normal startup use this mode to start Windows after you are done using the other two modes to troubleshoot
the problem.
 Diagnostic startup Starts Windows with basic services and drivers only.
 Selective startup Starts Windows with basic services and drivers and the other services and startup programs
that you select.
 Boot tab This tab allows you to make the same adjustments you can make in the Windows boot.ini file
without having to edit the file.
 No GUI boot Does not display Windows splash screen when booting.
 Boot log Stores all information from the boot process in the file %SystemRoot% Ntbtlog.txt.
 OS boot information Shows driver names as drivers are being loaded during the boot process.
 Services tab Allows you to enable or disable any of the Microsoft Windows services or other program
services running on the computer.
 Startup tab One of the most frequent reasons most Windows users enter the System Configuration utility
 Registry A collection of databases of configuration settings in Microsoft Windows operating
systems.
 These startup programs are often one of the biggest causes for a computer to startup and run slow.
 Tools tab This Provides a convenient list of diagnostic tools and other advanced tools that you can run
 Each branch denoted by a folder icon in the Registry Editor, is called a key
 DirectX You can use this tool to gather information about your system to use for diagnostic purposes.
 Appearance and themes Applets that control the look of windows.
 Accessibility options A wizard used to configure windows for vision, hearing, and mobility needs.
 As a future computer technician you must be diligent and eager to know the different procedures in using the
tools for computer system configuration.
 msconfig A command in accessing and using Microsoft system configuration.
 regedit A command in accessing and using registry editor.
 Registry editor is included in Windows to enable you to view and edit the contents of the Registry.
 dxdiag A command to run the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
 System tab It shows information about your computer and displays the version of DirectX installed on your
computer.
 Display tab Allows you to disable DirectDraw, Direct3D, and AGP Texture Acceleration.
 System configuration It is the way a system is set up, it is the collection of components that make up the
system.
 Configuration Can refer to either hardware or software, or the combination of both.
 Chemicals like solvents and glues used with fiber optics are dangerous
Control Panel applets
The names of various applets in the Control Panel differ slightly depending on the version of Windows installed.
In Windows XP, the icons are grouped into categories:
•Appearance and Themes: Applets that control the look of windows:
 Display
 Taskbar and Start menu
 Folder options
• Network and Internet Connections: Applets that configure all the connection types:
 Internet options
 Network connections
• Add or Remove Programs: An applet to add or remove programs and windows components safely
Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices: Applets that control all the settings for sound:
 Sounds and audio devices
 Speech
 Portable media devices
• Performance and Maintenance: Applets to find information about your computer or perform maintenance:
 Administrative tools
 Power options
 Scheduled tasks
 System

• Printers and Other Hardware: Applets to configure devices connected to your computer:
 Game controllers
 Keyboard
 Mouse
 Phone and modem options
 Printers and faxes
 Scanners and cameras
• User Accounts: Applets to configure options for users and their e- mail:
 E-mail
 User accounts
• Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options: Applets to change settings based on your location and
language:
 Date and time
 Regional and language options
• Accessibility Options: A wizard used to configure windows for vision, hearing, and mobility needs
• Security Center: Applet used to configure security settings for:
 Internet options
 Automatic updates
 Windows firewall

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