ITESS Chapter 11

Windows Configuration

How many Windows Versions do you know?

Since 1985 there have been over 25 versions of Windows.
Windows comes in 32-bit or 64 bit editions.
In the case of Windows 10, twelve editions were developed and released, however, only nine are currently offered

Desktop

Themes - fastest way to change the look and feel of the Windows GUI
Apps Environment - desktop start screen
Tiles - click and drag the tiles to rearrange them.
Start screen - right-click the desired Windows app and select Pin to Start.
Search - start typing the name of the app to auto search.
Personalization Window - you can change the desktop appearance, display settings, and sound settings

Task Manager

Open Task Manager, what do you see?

File Explorer

In Windows 10 and 8.1, the This PC feature allows you to access the various devices and drives installed in the computer.
In Windows 7, this same feature is called Computer.
To open This PC, open File Explorer, and it will display the This PC feature by default.
In Windows 8.0, or 7, click Start and select Computer.

Files adhere to the Windows naming convention:
A maximum of 255 characters is allowed
Characters such as a slash or a backslash (/ \) are not allowed
An extension of three or four letters is added to the filename to identify the file type
Filenames are not case sensitive
By default, file extensions are hidden