System Properties in the Windows Control Panel provide a central location for users to access settings and information about their system. They allow users to view, configure and manage their computer’s hardware, system settings, user accounts and performance. The settings available through System Properties are divided into several distinct areas.
Hardware: This area is used to view and change the configuration settings of connected hardware, such as peripherals, displays, sound cards and other devices. It can also be used to install and update device drivers, or view the properties of individual hardware components.
System: This area provides settings related to the overall operation of the computer, including security, remote settings, system protection and user account control. It also houses settings for energy saving, power plans, automatic updating and desktop themes.
Advanced: This is where users can make changes to the virtual memory and processor scheduling of the computer. It also houses options for network connections, virtual memory and environmental settings.
Data Execution Prevention: Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a security feature of Windows that is designed to help protect against malicious code execution. It helps to prevent hackers from taking control of a computer by exploiting vulnerable program code. Users can configure the features of DEP in this section.
Performance Options: This area of System Properties is used to adjust the performance of the computer. In this section, users can enable or disable features such as visual effects, animations, and other graphical elements that affect the performance of the computer.
User Accounts: User Accounts give users control over the way their accounts are managed on the computer. In this section, users can create and manage multiple user accounts, including setting up passwords and account names.
Users are able to make changes to their system settings in System Properties without having to dig through registry entries or install third-party software. For the most part, these settings are easy to understand and use, making them accessible to a wide range of users. Furthermore, changes made to System Properties typically take effect immediately, allowing users to apply changes quickly and easily.