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To remove a program from the All Programs menu,right-click it and select ____________________ from the shortcut menu.

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Question 22

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Match each term with the correct statement below. -Uses a flash drive or secure digital (SD) memory card to boost hard drive performance

A) Task Scheduler
B) Event Viewer
C) Windows Vista ReadyBoost
D) Task Manager
E) Registry
F) Safe Mode
G) Gadgets
H) Computer Management
I) Service

J) C) and F)
K) A) and E)

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Windows Vista tracks issues that are interfering with performance.

You can use the ____ to find out what processes are launched at startup and to temporarily disable a process from loading.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Lets you view the applications and processes running on your computer as well as information about process and memory performance,network activity,and user activity

You can edit the registry and create a restore point while in Safe Mode.

Discuss why it is important to keep the startup process clean.

Discuss disabling or uninstalling background processes and startup programs.

Explain how to use Task Manager to change the priority level of an open application.

Explain how to disable the Vista Aero Interface.

You can use the ____ utility to zero in on the service or other program that is slowing down startup.

The ____ tab in Task Manager provides details about how a program uses system resources.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Can be set to launch a task or program at a future time,including at startup

You can use the ____ to find information about the installed processor and its speed,how much RAM is installed,and free space on the hard drive.

Most programs written for Windows have a(n) ____ routine which can be accessed from the Vista Programs and Features applet in the Control Panel,the XP Add Remove Programs applet in the Control Panel,or a utility in the All Programs menu.

List and describe the ways to backup the registry.

The ____ tab of Task Manager lists system services and other processes associated with applications,together with how much CPU time and memory the process uses.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Miniapplications

If you notice that performance slows after a system has been up and running without a restart for some time,suspect a memory leak.

To find out if programs and services are slowing down Windows startup,boot the system in ____ and watch to see if performance improves.