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Comptia A +: Windows Pre Installation

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






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






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






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






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






6. 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






7. 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).

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






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






10. 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.






11. Businesses typically purchase a license for Windows Vista/7 - then ____ and install Windows XP instead.






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






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






14. A 64-bit operating system requires ___________.






15. 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.






16. 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.






17. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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.






29. 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.






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






31. 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.






32. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






46. The biggest advantage to using a 64-bit version is support for more than ____ of memory (most 32-bit systems can only use about 3GB of memory).






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






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






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






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







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