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remnant Potentially recoverable data on a hard drive that remains despite

formatting or deleting.

Remote Assistance Feature of Windows that enables users to give anyone

control of his or her desktop over the Internet.

remote desktop Generically, the process of using one system to access the

desktop or graphical user interface (GUI) of a remote system.

Remote Desktop Connection Windows tool used to form a remote desktop

connection and graphically access the GUI of a remote system.

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Protocol used for Microsoft’s Remote

Desktop tool. Uses port 3389.

remote network installation A common method of OS installation where

the source files are placed in a shared directory on a network server. Then,

whenever a tech needs to install a new OS, he or she can boot the computer,

connect to the source location on the network, and start the installation from

there.

remotely wipe The ability to remotely delete user data from a mobile

device that has been lost or stolen.

removable media Any storage on a computer that can be easily removed.

For example, optical discs, flash drives, or memory cards.

Remove everything Windows Recovery Environment option in Windows

10 that deletes all apps, programs, user files, and user settings—resulting in a

fresh installation of Windows. Use as a last resort when troubleshooting (and

back up data first).

replication When a virus makes copies of itself, often by injecting itself

into other executables. See malware and virus.

reset to factory default Another term for a factory reset.

Reset your PC Windows Recovery Environment option in Windows 8/8.1

that nukes the system—deleting all apps, programs, user files, and user

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