System Processes
This is an instance of a Windows program being executed.
What is a Process?
This is a framework that provides a unified admin interface for managing Windows.
What is Microsoft Management Console (MMC)?
This built-in security tool filters incoming/outgoing network traffic.
What is Windows Update?
This tool gives a real-time view of CPU, memory, disk, and network usage.
What is Performance Monitor or Task Manager?
This area of Windows lets users change time, language, display, and network settings.
What is Windows Settings?
This runs in the background and handles system-level tasks or waits for a trigger.
What is a Service?
A collection of snap-ins for managing disks, devices, users, and events.
What is Computer Management?
This feature automates downloading and installing patches.
What is Windows Update?
You can configure virtual memory here to improve performance.
What is System Settings > Advanced > Performance Settings?
This built-in tool walks you through fixing common PC problems.
What is Windows Troubleshooter?
This manages memory and CPU use for all running tasks.
What is Task Manager?
This allows you to manage the registry using a GUI tool.
What is regedit or Registry Editor?
This utility allows control over app and browser protection settings.
What is Windows Security Center?
This allows admins to collect and analyze performance data over time.
What is Performance Monitor (perfmon)?
This feature stores previous configurations for recovery.
What is System Restore?
This manages system memory when physical RAM is low.
What is Virtual Memory?
This tool is used to manage Group Policy settings.
What is Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc)?
This service protects against malware using real-time protection.
What is Windows Defender?
This built-in utility can identify performance issues and offers tips for improving your PC’s speed and responsiveness.
What is the Performance Troubleshooter or task manager
This is used to uninstall, change, or repair applications.
What is Programs and Features or Apps & Features?
This type of process can host multiple services and is typically managed using services.msc.
What is svchost.exe?
This lets you monitor system events and logs.
What is Event Viewer?
This tool enforces encryption and security policies on Windows drives.
What is BitLocker?
This built-in Windows feature can help identify apps slowing down the system.
What is Resource Monitor?
This folder stores logs and error reports to help diagnose issues.
What is Windows Event Logs?