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Windows Vista uses Package Manager (Pkgmgr.exe) and Windows Update Standalone Installer (Wusa.exe) to install software updates and hotfixes. However, these do not support the various command-line switches like Windows XP's Package Installer (Update.exe) did. [84] Much of the functionality from Update.exe is missing.
Control Panel has been part of Microsoft Windows since Windows 1.0, [1] with each successive version introducing new applets. Beginning with Windows 95, the Control Panel is implemented as a special folder, i.e. the folder does not physically exist, but only contains shortcuts to various applets such as Add or Remove Programs and Internet Options.
In Windows Vista, column headers could be used to filter, group, sort, and stack items regardless of the active icon view mode. [1] Control Panel views are limited to Category, Small icons, and Large icons (which is actually Tiles view). List, Details, Extra large icons, Large icons, and Medium icons view modes are no longer available.
• Restore your browser's default settings in Chrome. While Internet Explorer may still work with some AOL products, it's no longer supported by Microsoft and can't be updated. Because of this, we recommend you download a supported browser for a more reliable and secure experience.
Many computer user interfaces use a control panel metaphor to give the user control of software and hardware features. The control panel consists of multiple settings including display settings, network settings, user account settings, and hardware settings. Control panels are also used by web applications for easy graphical configuration. [1]
The News and Interests panel (The "Widgets" panel serves the same purpose.) Action Center (Two separate flyouts take its place: "Notification Center" and "Quick Settings") Support for showing one icon per app window the taskbar (Reinstated in May 2023; option merged with showing labels [9])
Windows Security Center in Windows Vista, reporting antivirus protection missing Windows Security Center in Windows XP Service Pack 2 reporting no antivirus product is installed. Security and Maintenance (formerly known as Action Center , and Security Center in earlier versions) is a component of the Windows NT family of operating systems that ...
Windows SideShow delivers data such as messages and feeds from a personal computer to additional devices and displays, which makes data available in mobile scenarios; compatible devices could additionally transmit commands to applications, devices, or systems connected to a computer (e.g., a smart phone can control a presentation). [41]