CHALLENGE INFORMATION
Platform: TryHackMe
Path: Pre Security
Module: Windows Fundamentals
Room: Windows Fundamentals 1
Description: In part 1 of the Windows Fundamentals module, we’ll start our journey learning about the Windows desktop, the NTFS file system, UAC, the Control Panel, and more…
Introduction to Windows
Question 1: Read above and start the virtual machine.
No answer needed
Windows Editions
Question 1: What encryption can you enable on Pro that you can’t enable in Home?
BitLocker
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
The File System
Question 1: What is the meaning of NTFS?
New Technology File System
The Windows\System32 Folders
Question 1: What is the system variable for the Windows folder?
%windir%
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!
User Account Control
Question 1: What does UAC mean?
User Account Control
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 Manager
Question 1: What is the keyboard shortcut to open Task Manager?
Ctrl+Shift+Esc
Conclusion
Question 1: Read above and terminate the Windows machine you deployed in this room.
No answer needed