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Comptia A +: Windows Pre Installation

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






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. 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.






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






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






6. 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.






7. While you can purchase an upgrade copy of Windows if you want to move up two versions - you can only perform an in-place upgrade if you are moving only ____ version up.






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






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






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






11. You can upgrade from Windows 98/ME to Windows Vista or Windows 7 with a ____.






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






13. You would choose a 64-bit version if you needed to run 64-bit ____ or use hardware that had only 64-bit drivers.






14. 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.






15. 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.






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






26. 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.






27. 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.






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






29. You cannot do an in-place upgrade from a 32-bit operating system to a ___________(or vice versa).






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






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






32. Windows 7 Professional/Ultimate editions support running Windows XP as a ____.






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






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






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






36. 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.






37. 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






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






44. Moving from Windows XP is often not a trivial task because of ____ and ____ incompatibilities between XP and Vista/7.






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






46. A 64-bit operating system requires ___________.






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






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






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






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