Most of these tools are Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-ins that require administrative privileges to run.

💡 Most .msc files are stored in C:\Windows\System32\ . You can create custom MMCs by running mmc.exe and adding snap-ins.

The Group Policy Editor is a tool used to manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in an Active Directory environment. GPOs allow administrators to configure and enforce security settings, software installations, and other policies across multiple computers.

Use cmd or PowerShell for these.

The Event Viewer is a tool used to view and manage system logs, which provide detailed information about system events, errors, and warnings.

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The Performance Monitor is a tool used to monitor system performance, including CPU usage, memory usage, disk performance, and network activity.

After installation, tools appear in Start → Windows Administrative Tools.

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