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Week 7- System Lockup and BSOD

In week 7, many resources were provided combined with reading materials and videos. Instruction on using performance monitor on windows 10, Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE) and its overview, recovery steps for Test Disk issues, basic guide to troubleshooting common windows PC problems/errors, basic software and hardware troubleshooting while occurring System lockup and blue screen death issues and free virtual access for VMware Player and Oracle’s Virtual Box are the main points from those resources. Performance Monitor tool on Windows 10, which enables users to track and analyze system performance in real-time. This tool is essential for identifying resources, whether in memory, CPU, or disk usage, and allows for a deeper investigation into the health of the system. By using this tool effectively, users can quickly diagnose performance issues and take necessary corrective actions, helping maintain the efficiency of the system. Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE)...

Week 6 - Windows Registry, Virtual Memory

  The Windows Registry is a central database in Windows computers that stores essential settings and configurations for the operating system and installed software. It is like a big notebook where the computer keeps track of all the information it needs to run smoothly. Windows Registry is where the computer stores instructions and settings that help it know how to behave and run properly. It holds settings for hardware, software, and user preferences. It includes information like which programs to launch at startup or how the computer should interact with devices like printers or monitors. It is organized like a tree, with folders and sub-folders, where each Key item contains specific settings (Value).    Virtual memory is a feature in computers that helps when there is not enough RAM (the computer's temporary memory). It uses space on the hard drive to act as extra memory. For example, if your computer has only 32MB of RAM, virtual memory can move some data to the har...