Configuring a Windows Device using the Control Panel

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.

Overview

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
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