Even before Windows starts, there are many options during the boot process. In this video module, you’ll learn how to configure the BIOS, use Safe Mode, and repair your computer with system recovery disks and the Windows Recovery Console.
The installation is over, but there’s more left to do! In this video, you’ll learn how to manually install drivers with the Windows Device Manager, configure virtual memory, optimize power use, and manage peripherals.
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Upgrading the Windows operating system can be uneventful if you follow some simple procedures. In this video, you’ll learn how to upgrade Windows XP to Windows Vista, and you’ll see what happens when drivers aren’t available after an upgrade is complete. << Previous Video: Installing Windows 2000Next: Post-Installation Tasks >>
Windows 2000 may not be one of the most modern operating systems, but it’s still used in organizations around the world. In this video, you’ll learn how to perform a clean install of Windows 2000 on a VirtualBox VM.
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Windows XP is one of the most popular operating systems around, and a CompTIA A+ certified professional will certainly be installing and managing many Windows XP desktops. In this video, we’ll step through a complete installation of Windows XP from beginning to end.
The Windows Vista operating system takes a departure from previous Windows versions with a streamlined installation process. In this video, we’ll take you from beginning to end with a clean install of Windows Vista on one of our virtual machines.
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Although the topic of virtual machines isn’t part of the CompTIA A+ requirements, using a VM on your computer can really make a difference when studying about Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista. In this video, you’ll learn about virtual machines, configure a VM, and you’ll learn some tips for running multiple virtual machines on your desktop.
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If you look closely at a motherboard, you’ll see interfaces, connections, and many different chipsets. In this module, you’ll learn about these various chipsets and their interrelations.
RAID arrays are common ways to provide high-throughput and redundancy for groups of hard drives. In this module, you’ll learn how the different RAID technologies can be used to build large-scale storage infrastructures. You’ll also learn the advantages and disadvantages of the different RAID technologies and how hardware and software RAID compares.
Are you ready to install Windows? Before you start an install or upgrade, you’ll need to consider backups, hardware requirements, file system types, and installation methods. In this video, you’ll learn everything you’ll need to make your installation work flawlessly.
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