E-I

effective permissions

The permissions level that a user actually has, taking all permission sources into account.

event logs

Files that maintain a record of specific events that have taken place on a Windows XP system.

extended partition

A secondary partition that can be created after the drive’s primary partition has been established. It is the only other partition allowed on a disk once the primary partition has been created. However, an extended partition can be subdivided into up to 23 logical drives in a Microsoft operating system.

Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD)

A special section of CMOS RAM used to store information about devices found during startup.

event logs

Log files that contain the events recorded by the operating system.

Event Viewer

An application used to view the event logs created by the operating system or applications.

File Signature Verification Utility (Sigverif.exe)

A utility that is used to scan a Windows XP system for unsigned files, providing a simple method to identify unsigned drivers.

Files And Settings Transfer (FAST) Wizard

FAST is one of two methods used by administrators to transfer user configuration settings and files from systems running Windows 95 or later to a clean Windows XP installation.

FQDN

See fully qualified domain name (FQDN).

fully qualified domain name (FQDN)

A multiple-part name separated by periods that specifies the host name’s exact location in the DNS naming hierarchy.

GPT

See GUID partition table (GPT)

GUID partition table (GPT)

A disk-partitioning scheme that is used in Itanium- based computers. GPT offers more advantages than Master Boot Record (MBR) partitioning because it allows up to 128 partitions per disk, provides support for volumes up to 18 exabytes in size, allows primary and backup partition tables for redundancy, and supports unique disk and partition IDs (GUIDs).

Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)

A listing of devices that have been tested and are supported by Microsoft.

hidden share

A method of preventing users who are browsing the network from viewing the share. If you append the dollar sign ($) to a share name it becomes hidden.

home page

The website that opens automatically when you start Internet Explorer.

host

A device that is functioning in a TCP/IP network.

host name

The name of a device that is functioning in a TCP/IP network.

hosts file

A simple text file that contains IP addresses followed by the name of the host.

i386 folder

The i386 folder contains the installation files for Windows XP.

IEEE 802.11

An IEEE standard defining wireless connectivity. The most common implementations are 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g.

IME

See Input Method Editor (IME).

.inf files

Files that provide the operating system with the information required to install and configure device drivers.

Infrared Data Association (IrDA)

An association that has defined a wireless peripheral connection standard based on infrared light technology.

Infrared Picture Transfer (IrTran-P)

An image transfer protocol used to send images using infrared technology.

Input Method Editor (IME)

A program that enables the thousands of characters in Asian languages to be entered using a standard 101-key keyboard.

Internet Options

The dialog box available in Internet Explorer for configuring program settings.

Internet service provider (ISP)

A business entity that provides Internet connection services for personal and corporate clients.

I/O port

The address that is used to access a device on the system board.

IP address

A number that uniquely identifies a device on a TCP/IP network.

Ipconfig.exe

A command-line utility that can be used to view TCP/IP configuration information.

ISP

See Internet service provider (ISP).