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■ Consolidator Performs automated consolidation of the computer’s event logs.
■ AutomaticDefrag Performs automatic defragmentation of the computer’s hard disks.
■ AutomaticBackup Performs automatic backup of the computer (once configured).
In earlier versions of Windows, nonadministrators couldn’t easily tell whether they were
allowed to perform an action. To make it easier for users to determine whether they can per-
form a task, Windows Vista uses a shield icon to identify tasks that require administrator
privileges.
In Figure 9-1, two tasks are preceded by a shield icon: Change Settings and Change Product
Key. These tasks require administrator privileges.
Figure 9-1 The shield icon indicates tasks that require administrator privileges
From the experts
Only legacy applications need the Power Users group
The terms legacy application and legacy operating systems take on new meanings with the
introduction of Windows Vista. In Windows Vista, legacy application refers to an appli-
cation developed for Windows XP or an earlier version of Windows, and legacy operat-
ing system refers to an operating system using Windows XP or an earlier version of
Windows.
In earlier versions of Windows, the Power Users group was designed to give users
specific administrator privileges to perform basic system tasks while running
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