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Comptia A +: Windows Pre Installation

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1. 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.






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






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






4. You can upgrade from Windows 2000 to Windows ____ with an In-place upgrade or Clean install.






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






6. For upgrades on larger networks - you can use the ____ to automatically scan multiple computers and identify each computer's compatibility for an upgrade to Windows 7. It checks hardware compatibility - identifies the availability of updated device d






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






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






9. An ____ upgrade updates your current Windows installation to the new version of Windows. All of your applications - user settings - and data are all preserved. The previous version of Windows is no longer available.






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






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






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






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






14. Choose Windows 7 over Vista for the use of ____.






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






20. Home ____ editions include more features such as full Aero support - Windows Backup - and Media Center.






21. 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.






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






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






24. 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.






25. As a final preparation step - perform a backup of your existing system. If you are doing a clean install - you can use the backup to restore ____ to the new installation.






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






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






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






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






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






31. Choose Windows Vista/7 over Windows XP for Windows ____ for playing and managing digital media.






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






33. Upgrade versions cost (more/less) than buying a full version of Windows.






34. 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.






35. 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






36. Go to the hardware or software vendor's website and check for operating system ____.






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






38. 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.






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






40. Choose Windows Vista/7 over Windows XP for ____ and indexing improvements.






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






42. You can upgrade from Windows 2000 to Windows 7 with a ____.






43. You can upgrade from Windows XP to Windows ____ with a Clean install.






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






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






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






47. You can upgrade from one edition to another as long as the edition is a __________ (such as Home to Professional or Home Premium to Ultimate).


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






49. With a clean installation - use the ____ for additional migration options - for example to migrate user settings to different computers.






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