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# Windows Administration




Windows administration is the work of inspecting and managing a Windows PC's configuration, accounts, services and devices.




Practical windows administration guides and troubleshooting.


 


## Where should I start a Windows support check?




Start with system information and the specific symptom. Identify the computer, Windows version and affected component before choosing Services, Event Viewer, Device Manager or another tool. Read-only checks help you establish what changed without disrupting the user.




## When do I need administrator access?




You need it for tasks that change protected system configuration. Use the access required by the specific guide, and confirm the target before applying a change. Plan a way to reconnect if the task affects networking, sign-in or a service used for remote access.


 


[**System Information**System Information instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/system-information/)
[**Settings**Settings instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/settings/)
[**Control Panel**Control Panel instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/control-panel/)
[**Registry**Registry instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/registry/)
[**Windows Services**Windows Services instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/windows-services/)
[**Task Scheduler**Task Scheduler instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/task-scheduler/)
[**Event Viewer**Event Viewer instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/event-viewer/)
[**Device Manager**Device Manager instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/device-manager/)
[**Group Policy**Group Policy instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/group-policy/)
[**Users & Groups**Users & Groups instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/users-groups/)




## Guides




[Windows Administration

### How to View Windows System Information

See the Windows edition, processor, memory, architecture, and device details. 6 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/windows-administration/system-information/view-system-information/)




[Windows Administration

### How to Change a Windows PC Name

Rename a Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer safely. 6 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/windows-administration/settings/rename-computer/)




[Windows Administration

### How to Create a Local User Account

Add a separate local Windows account without reusing another person's profile. 7 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/windows-administration/users-groups/create-local-user/)




[Windows Administration

### How to Open Task Scheduler

View automated Windows tasks and their recent result. 6 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/windows-administration/task-scheduler/open-task-scheduler/)




[Windows Administration

### How to Open Event Viewer

View Windows system and application event logs. 6 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/windows-administration/event-viewer/open-event-viewer/)




[Windows Administration

### How to Open Windows Services

View Windows background services and their status. 5 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/windows-administration/windows-services/open-services/)




[Windows Administration

### How to Open Device Manager

Inspect hardware devices and driver status in Windows. 5 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/windows-administration/device-manager/open-device-manager/)




[Windows Administration

### How to Open Control Panel

Open the classic Windows Control Panel. 5 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/windows-administration/control-panel/open-control-panel/)




[Windows Administration

### How to Find Your Windows Version

Identify the Windows edition, feature version, and OS build. 5 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/windows-administration/system-information/find-windows-version/)




[Windows Administration

### How to Find Your Computer Name

Find the Windows device name used for sharing, support, and remote access. 5 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/windows-administration/system-information/find-computer-name/)