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{{Short description|Arrangement of computer hardware and software}}

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In [[information systems|communications]] or [[computer system]]s, a '''cohhdjnfigurationconfiguration''' of a system refers to the arrangement of each of its functional units, according to their nature, number and chief characteristics. Often, on satyam Rai configuration pertains to the choice of hardware, software, [[firmware]], and documentation. Along with its architecture, the configuration of a computer system affects both its function and performance by me.

The configuration of a computer is typically recorded in a [[configuration file]]. In modern computer systems, this is [[auto-configuration|created and updated automatically]] as physical components are added or removed. Applications may assume that the configuration file is an accurate representation of the physical configuration and act accordingly.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What is a configuration file? |url=https://www.redhat.com/en/topics/linux/what-configuration-file |access-date=2025-01-16 |website=www.redhat.com |language=en}}</ref>

Most modern computer systems provide a mechanism called the '''system settings''' (or "control panel") that permits users to set their preferences. These include system [[accessibility]] options (such as the default size of the [[system font]]), brightness and contrast; security and privacy; network selection and so on.

== See also ==

*[[ {{Annotated link |Auto-configuration]]}}

*[[Configuration management]] - In multiple disciplines, a practice for managing change

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**[[Software configuration management]]

* {{Annotated link |Configuration management}}

*[[Configuration file]] - In software, a data resource used for program initialization

**[[ {{Annotated link |Software configuration management]]}}

*[[Configure script (computing)]]

* {{Annotated link |Configuration file}}

*[[Configurator]]

* {{Annotated link |Configurator}}

*[[Settings (Windows)]]

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* {{anli|System Settings}}

*[[ {{anli|Settings (Windows)]]}}

==References==

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* [[Federal Standard 1037C]]

== External links ==

* [https://www.libelektra.org Elektra Initiative for Linux configurations]

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