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THM | Windows Fundamentals 1

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Windows Fundamentals | Windows Fundamentals 1 | Summary:​

This series of walkthroughs aims to help out complete beginners with finishing the Pre Security Path on the TryHackMe website. It is based on the learning content provided in the Windows Fundamentals 1 room.

Disclaimer: Please note that this write-up is NOT intended to replace the original room or its content, but rather serve as supplementary material for those who are stuck and need additional guidance.

Task | 01 | Introduction to Windows​

Question 1: Read above and start the virtual machine.

No answer needed

Task | 02 | Windows Editions​

Question 1: What encryption can you enable on Pro that you can't enable in Home?

BitLocker

Task | 03 | The Desktop (GUI)​

Question 1: Which selection will hide/disable the Search box?

Hidden

Question 2: Which selection will hide/disable the Task View button?

Show Task View button

Question 3: Besides Clock and Network, what other icon is visible in the Notification Area?

Action Center

Task | 04 | The File System​

Question 1: What is the meaning of NTFS?

New Technology File System

Task | 05 | The Windows\System32 Folders​

Question 1: What is the system variable for the Windows folder?

%windir%

Task | 06 | User Accounts, Profiles, and Permissions​

Question 1: What is the name of the other user account?

tryhackmebilly

Question 2: What groups is this user a member of?

Remote Desktop Users,Users

Question 3: What built-in account is for guest access to the computer?

Guest

Question 4: What is the account description?

window$Fun1!

Task | 07 | User Account Control​

Question 1: What does UAC mean?

User Account Control

Task | 08 | Settings and the Control Panel​

Question 1: In the Control Panel, change the view to Small icons. What is the last setting in the Control Panel view?

Windows Defender Firewall

Task | 09 | Task Manager​

Question 1: What is the keyboard shortcut to open Task Manager?

Ctrl+Shift+Esc

Task | 10 | Conclusion​

Question 1: Read above and terminate the Windows machine you deployed in this room.

No answer needed