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Rarp.

A TCP/IP protocol that retrieves a computer's IP address using its MAC address.

Rd.

A Windows XP command that deletes a specified folder.

Recovery Console.

A Windows XP utility that provides the ability to start the operating system in command line mode in order to debug problems that prevent normal system startup.

Regedit.

A utility that displays and modifies the keys and values that make up the Windows XP registry.

Registry.

A database that stores system, user, and application settings.

Rem.

A Windows XP Shell script statement that is used to add comments to a Shell script.

Remote Assistance.

A utility that lets users receive remote help by allowing another person to take over the user's computer from afar in order to troubleshoot a problem.

Remote Desktop.

A remote control application that allows users to remotely connect to and work with their computers as if they were sitting in front of them. Remote Desktop uses terminal server technology built into Windows XP.

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).

A presentation protocol used by Windows XP to support communications between a local and a remote computer in a remote desktop connection.

Remote Desktop Users.

A Windows XP group whose members are permitted to use Remote Assistance to connect to the computer.

Remote Installation Services (RIS).

A Windows 2000 Server or .NET Server tool that assists administrators in deploying large numbers of Windows XP Professional installations.

Ren.

A Windows XP command that renames the specified file.

Replicator.

A Windows XP group that is used by Windows XP to support domain replication.

Residential gateway.

A small network appliance that provides shared Internet access and also serves as a network hub/switch while providing personal firewall protection.

Resolution.

A measurement of the number of pixels that are displayed on the screen at one time.

Resource Kit.

A supplemental collection of documentation and utilities provided by Microsoft that assists in the administration of Windows XP Professional.

Restore point.

A stored collection of system files and configuration settings that can be used by the System Restore utility to restore the computer to a previous state in time.

Rmdir.

A Windows XP command that deletes the specified folder.

Roaming profile.

A user profile stored on a shared folder that can be accessed from any computer on the network to which the user logs on, allowing the user's profile settings to be applied on that computer.

Router.

A hardware device that manages communications between two networks or network segments by routing data packets as necessary between the two network environments.