Question:

a) The following refers to optimization under Windows XP:

i) Give five steps which could undertake to enhance overall system performance in a default Windows XP installation.

ii) What is the difference in adjusting performance for Programs compared to Background Services in the Advanced Tab in System Properties?

iii) What is the purpose of the Virtual Memory in Windows XP? What is the effect of disabling Virtual Memory on a system which has 2048 MB of physical RAM installed?

b) Explain how you can access the Recovery Console in Windows XP? Give two tasks that can be performed using the Recovery Console.

c) Differentiate between a normal backup, differential backup and an incremental backup using the Windows XP Backup utility.

d) Briefly describe how you could achieve the following in Windows XP:

i) Prevent an application (not a service) from running on Windows Startup.

ii) Prevent a service (not an application) from running on Windows Startup.