Windows 7: Administrative Tools

The administrative tools seem similar to the admin tools in Vista on the surface...

The Administrative Tools folder contains tools for system administrators and advanced users.

The tools in the folder may vary depending on your version of Windows.

Some common administrative tools in this folder include:

• Computer Management. Manage local or remote computers. Using Computer Management, you can perform many tasks, such as monitoring system events, configuring hard disks, and managing system performance.

• Data Sources (ODBC). Use Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) to move data from one type of database (a data source) to another. For more information, see Event Viewer. View information about significant events, such as a program starting or stopping, or a security error, which are recorded in event logs.

• iSCSI Initiator. Configure advanced connections between storage devices on a network.

• Local Security Policy. View and edit Group Policy security settings.

• Memory Diagnostics Tool. Check your computer's memory to see if it's functioning properly.

• Performance Monitor. View advanced system information about the central processing unit (CPU), memory, hard disk, and network performance.

• Print Management. Manage printers and print servers on a network and perform other administrative tasks.

• Services. Manage the different services that run in the background on your computer.

• System Configuration. Identify problems that might be preventing Windows from running correctly. For more information, see Using System Configuration.

• Task Scheduler. Schedule programs or other tasks to run automatically. For more information, see Schedule a task.

• Windows Firewall with Advanced Security. Configure advanced firewall settings on both this computer and remote computers on your network.

To access Administrative tools:

1. Click the Start and then choose the Control Panel option.
2. The Control Panel window opens up.
3. Click to open Administrative Tools.