my partners’ computer. By adding this snap-in you can perform remote administration to a networked computer, rather than being in front of the computer. The lab had us test the consoles we created. I checked the removable storage device on my computer locally and my partners’ computer remotely. Lab 3: Using Task SchedulerThe topic of lab three is to use task scheduler and to configure the advanced options of task scheduler. To start the task scheduler I used the Scheduled Tasks icon in Control Panel. I configured Solitaire to start when I log on to the Computer. I then logged off and back on to make sure it worked and played a game of Solitaire. The lab then had us change some settings in the task scheduler for Solitaire. Lab 4: Using Control Panel to Change Operating System SettingsThe first thing the lab had us do was change the resolution of the screen with the Display icon in Control Panel. I also changed the font size to small fonts. The computer was then restarted so the changes I made would take effect. The next part of the lab was calculating how much RAM is installed in the computer. I found out that the computer has 256 MB of RAM installed. Next, I used Control Panel to configure Accessibility Options. I selected to use Sticky Keys. I think Accessibility Options is a good idea, but personally don’t use it or like it. Using Sticky Keys does not make using Windows any faster for me. The last exercise in the lab had us configure startup and recovery options. First, I changed system startup to 15 seconds from 30. In the System Failure group box I selected to write event to system log and send administrative alert. I chose these options to aide in troubleshooting and administration of the computer. Lab 5: Using the Registry EditorThe topic of lab five is to get us familiar with using the registry editor. The first exercise had us view information in the registry by using regedt32. I c...
