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Windows PowerShell Command-line tool included with Windows. Offers a

number of powerful scripting tools for automating changes both on local

machines and over networks.

Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE) The installation program

for Windows.

Windows Recovery Environment See WinRE (Windows Recovery

Environment).

Windows Update Microsoft application used to keep Windows operating

systems up to date with the latest patches or enhancements.

Windows Vista Operating system developed by Microsoft. Version of

Windows; came in many different editions for home and office use, but did

not have a Server edition. Succeeded by Windows 7. No longer supported.

Windows XP Version of Windows that replaced both the entire Windows

9x line and Windows 2000; does not have a Server version. No longer

supported by Microsoft. Succeeded by Windows Vista.

Windows XP Mode A Windows XP virtual machine that ships with

Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions of Windows 7 to enable users

to run programs that don’t work on Windows 7.

WinRE (Windows Recovery Environment) A special set of tools in the

Windows setup that enables you to access troubleshooting and repair

features.

wireless locator Small device with signal lights to indicate the presence of

Wi-Fi signals.

wireless mesh network (WMN) A hybrid wireless topology in which most

nodes connect in a mesh network while also including some wired machines.

Nodes act like routers; they forward traffic for other nodes, but without wires.

wireless repeater/extender Device that receives and rebroadcasts a Wi-Fi

signal to increase coverage.

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