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Guides: Windows Components
The topic for this guide is Windows components. A Windows component is an underlying technology that facilitates the operation of the operating system. This includes configuration files, built-in applications, etc.. Below are available chapters for this guide.
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These provide Windows NT (NT4, 2000, XP, Longhorn) based operating systems the ability to restrict access for resources, such as files, based on the control properties set on that resource. |
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The Windows command prompt allows for text-based command-line command execution, which provides an alternate method for major tasks and makes automation easier. |
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These are legacy configuration text files. Most programs do not make use of these anymore, but Windows retains the functionality for these, and some programs will still use them. |
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The registry is the central data respository for Windows and applications that run under Windows. |
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A service is a modular program that adds a particular feature or feature set when installed and enabled to run. |
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