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Comptia A +: Windows Pre Installation

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1. A 64-bit operating system can run both 32-bit and 64-bit applications; a 32-bit operating system _________ a 64-bit application.






2. With the upgrade version - you can perform either an in-place upgrade or a clean install. The installation process must be able to detect the ____ of Windows - either on the hard drive or with Windows XP only - from the installation disc.






3. Enterprise editions are like Ultimate editions - but sold to large ____.






4. With a clean installation - use ____ to transfer all user settings and data from the old installation to the new installation.






5. The first step prior to purchase and installation of the operating system is to verify that the operating system is compatible with the ____ and ____ you will use.






6. Older hardware that have only ___________ will not work on a 64-bit operating system.






7. You can typically only perform an ____ upgrade to the next higher version of Windows. For example - from Windows XP to Windows Vista - but you must do a clean install to move from Windows XP to Windows 7.






8. The Starter edition Aero and the .NET framework (is/is not) supported.






9. If you are upgrading an existing computer - you can migrate your ____ and data into the new installation.






10. The Starter edition comes only in a ____-bit version. Aero and the .NET framework is not supported. For Vista - the Starter edition is only available in 'emerging' markets. For Windows 7 - the edition is available world-wide - and is typically pre-in






11. As a final preparation step - perform a ____ of your existing system.






12. Windows XP continues to be sold and installed - especially in ____ that have not yet adopted Windows Vista or Windows 7.






13. ____ that cannot run Vista come with Windows XP Home preinstalled.






14. The Starter edition has the least amount of features and is optimized for running on lower-end ____ and hardware.






15. Following a clean installation - you will need to reinstall all ____ and configure ____.






16. For Windows Vista/7 - each operating system instance must be on its own ____.






17. A Home edition is intended for end-users not in a business environment and have a subset of available features such as some of the ____ features.






18. A 64-bit operating system requires ___________.






19. Obtain the latest ____ for all hardware. If necessary - get 64-bit ones before installation to ensure that devices are compatible with 64-bit operating systems.






20. You must have a 64-bit ____ to run a 64-bit operating system.






21. You cannot do an _____________ from one edition to another (such as from Professional to Home Premium).






22. You can upgrade from Windows XP to Windows ____ with an In-place upgrade or Clean install.






23. Upgrade versions of Windows are for users who already have an existing installation of ____ - and who want to install the newer version on the same computer.






24. If you are unable to complete an installation - you can use the ____ to restore your existing system.






25. Windows XP hardware recommendations include: 300 MHz processor - ____ MB RAM - 1.5 GB free disk space - CD or DVD drive - Super VGA (800x600).






26. You can install Windows XP on the same partition but a different ____ than the existing installation of previous Windows versions.






27. Choose Windows Vista/7 over Windows XP for Windows ____ and gadgets. Search and indexing improvements - Windows Media Center for playing and managing digital media






28. Though an in-place upgrade does not affect user files and settings - you should still ____ the system prior to performing the installation in case something goes wrong.






29. You can upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 with an ____ or Clean install.






30. If you are installing a new version of Windows on an existing computer - run the ____ for that version to determine whether your system can be upgraded. It scans your system and verifies that hardware is sufficient and compatible with the new version






31. You __________ a 32-bit operating system on a 64-bit processor.






32. Some 32-bit applications running on a 64-bit version of Windows will have ____ that do not exist on 32-bit systems - so vendors might need to release patches for these applications.






33. Choose Windows 7 over Vista for improved ___ and restore flexibility._






34. Upgrade versions are typically available for purchase if you have up to ____ versions lower than the new version.






35. You can create a ____ computer by keeping your existing installation of Windows.






36. You will also need to choose between the 32-bit (x__) or 64-bit (x____ or IA-64) versions.






37. Check the ____ to verify that hardware is compatible with the operating system.






38. After an in-place upgrade all of your applications - user settings - and data are all....






39. Windows XP hardware requirements include: 233 MHz processor - ____ MB RAM - 1.5 GB free disk space - CD or DVD drive - and Super VGA (800x600).






40. Choose a Professional/Business/Ultimate edition of Windows if you need to connect to a ____.






41. You can upgrade from Windows 98/ME to Windows XP with an _____________.






42. If you will be performing a clean install on the same computer as your existing computer - save your ____ and files before performing the installation. Following installation - you can import them.






43. Choose Windows 7 over Vista ____ items to the Taskbar.






44. Choose an ____ edition for BitLocker. These editions include all features of both Home and Professional editions.






45. Choose Windows Vista/7 over Windows XP for ____ drive encryption.






46. During install you can choose to ____ partitions (losing all existing data and any existing operating system installation) or install into an existing partition. If you do not do this - user data will be preserved following the installation.






47. Choose Windows XP for lower hardware requirements and greater hardware and application ____. Older hardware and many applications still do not work with Windows Vista/7.






48. You can upgrade from Windows 2000 to Windows ____ with an upgrade or Clean install.






49. After an in-place upgrade the previous version of Windows is _____________.






50. A clean install adds a ____ installation of Windows - either on a new system or a system that currently has an operating system.