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registry | A database that Windows uses to store hardware and software configuration information, user preferences, and setup information.registry |
root directory | The main directory created when a hard drive or disk is first formatted. In Linux, it's indicated by a forward slash. In DOS and Windows, it's indicated by a backward slash.root directory |
service | A program that runs in the background to support or serve Windows or an application.service |
shell | The portion of an OS that relates to the user and to applications.shell |
standard account | The portion of an OS that relates to the user and to applications.standard account |
subdirectory | A directory or folder contained in another directory or folder. Also called a child directory or folder.subdirectory |
system tray | An area to the right of the taskbar that holds the icons for running services; these services include the volume control and network connectivity. Also called the system tray or systray.system tray |
taskbar | A bar normally located at the bottom of the Windows desktop, displaying information about open programs and providing quick access to others.taskbar |
thread | Each process that the CPU is aware of; a single task that is part of a longer task or program.thread |
User Account Control | A Vista security feature that displays a dialog box each time a user attempts to perform an action that can be done only with administrative privileges.User Account Control |
user mode | In Windows 2000/XP/Vista, a mode that provides an interface between an application and the OS, and only has access to hardware resources through the code running in kernel mode.user mode |