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THM | Windows Fundamentals 3

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Windows Fundamentals | Windows Fundamentals 3 | 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 3 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​

Question 1: Read the above and start the virtual machine.

No answer needed

Task | 02 | Windows Updates​

Question 1: There were two definition updates installed in the attached VM. On what date were these updates installed?

5/3/2021

Task | 03 | Windows Security​

Question 1: Checking the Security section on your VM, which area needs immediate attention?

Virus & threat protection

Task | 04 | Virus & threat protection​

Question 1: Specifically, what is turned off that Windows is notifying you to turn on?

Real-time protection

Task | 05 | Firewall & network protection​

Question 1: If you were connected to airport Wi-Fi, what most likely will be the active firewall profile?

Public network

Task | 06 | App & browser control​

Question 1: Read the above.

No answer needed

Task | 07 | Device security​

Question 1: What is the TPM?

Trusted Platform Module

Task | 08 | BitLocker​

Question 1: We should use a removable drive on systems without a TPM version 1.2 or later. What does this removable drive contain?

startup key

Task | 09 | Volume Shadow Copy Service​

Question 1: What is VSS?

Volume Shadow Copy Service

Task | 10 | Conclusion​

Question 1: Read the above.

No answer needed