Windows Vista provides a powerful administrative tool called the Computer Management Console, which gives you access to almost everything on your computer system. You can use this tool to explore your computer and learn about the various adjustments you can make, and—armed with a little knowledge—you can then use the tool to maintain and improve your system.
Log on as an Administrator, click the Start button, type man in the Search box, and click Computer Management to display the Computer Management Console.
Click an item to see a subtopic or category, and then click an item to see the details.
Use the items in the main pane to gather information or adjust settings. Close the console when you’ve finished.
Item | What it does |
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Task Scheduler | Manages computer tasks that are run automatically. |
Event Viewer | Displays system log and other event logs. |
Shared Folders | Monitors which items are shared on the network and by whom. |
Reliability And Performance | Provides technical data about the running of the computer. |
Device Manager | Provides access to manage all hardware devices on the system. |
Storage | Provides information and management of all storage devices. |
Services And Applications | Provides management of all services available on your computer. |