Configuration properties are essential for customizing and optimizing the Windows operating system to meet specific needs. These properties can include system settings, environment variables, and user-specific configurations. Understanding how to manage these properties is crucial for system administrators and power users who need to ensure the system runs efficiently and securely. This article will guide you through various methods to configure system properties in Windows, using both graphical user interface (GUI) and command-line tools.

Examples:

Using the System Properties GUI

1. Accessing System Properties:

• Press Win + Pause/Break to open the System Properties window directly.


• Alternatively, right-click on This PC on the desktop or in File Explorer, and select Properties.

2. Adjusting Performance Settings:

• In the System Properties window, click on Advanced system settings.


• Under the Performance section, click Settings.


• Adjust the visual effects for best performance or customize them as needed.

3. Configuring Environment Variables:

• In the System Properties window, click on Advanced system settings.


• Click on the Environment Variables button.


• Here, you can add, edit, or delete user and system environment variables.

Using Command Line Tools

1. Viewing System Information via CMD:

• Open Command Prompt by typing cmd in the Start menu search bar and pressing Enter.


• Type systeminfo and press Enter to view detailed system information.

2. Setting Environment Variables via CMD:

• Open Command Prompt.


• Use the setx command to set environment variables. For example:
  

   setx PATH "%PATH%;C:\NewPath"

3. Using PowerShell to Manage System Properties:

• Open PowerShell by typing powershell in the Start menu search bar and pressing Enter.


• To view environment variables, use:
  

   Get-ChildItem Env:



• To set an environment variable, use:
  

Using Group Policy Editor

1. Accessing Group Policy Editor:

• Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.


• This opens the Local Group Policy Editor, where you can configure various system properties.

2. Configuring Policies:

• Navigate through the policy tree to find the settings you need to configure. For example, to manage Windows Update settings:
  
  
  
  • Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update.
  
  
  • Modify the policies as required.