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Windows Fundamentals 1 - TryHackMe writeup

In part 1 of the Windows Fundamentals module, we'll start our journey learning about the Windows desktop, the NTFS file system, UAC, the Control Panel, and more..

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Task 1. Introduction to Windows

What encryption can you enable on Pro that you can't enable in Home?

BitLocker

Task 2. The Desktop (GUI)

Which selection will hide/disable the Search box?

Hidden

Which selection will hide/disable the Task View button?

Show Task View button

Besides Clock and Network, what other icon is visible in the Notification Area?

Action Center

Task 3. Introduction to Windows

No need

Task 4. The File System

What is the meaning of NTFS?

New Technology File System

Task 5. The Windows\System32 Folders

What is the system variable for the Windows folder?`

%windir%

Task 6. User Accounts, Profiles, and Permissions

What is the name of the other user account?

tryhackmebilly

What groups is this user a member of?

Remote Desktop Users,Users

What built-in account is for guest access to the computer?

Guest

What is the account description?

window$Fun1!

Task 7. User Account Control

What does UAC mean?

User Account Control

Task 8. Settings and the Control Panel

In the Control Panel, change the view to Small icons. What is the last setting in the Control Panel view?

Windows Defender Firewall

Task 9. Task Manager

What is the keyboard shortcut to open Task Manager?

Ctrl+Shift+Esc