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Comptia A +: Windows Pre Installation

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






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






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






4. 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.






5. 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






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






7. 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.






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






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






10. 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.






11. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Windows 7 hardware requirements include: 1 GHz processor - 1 GB RAM (2 GB for a 64-bit system) - 16 GB free disk space (____ GB for a 64-bit system) - DirectX 9 support with 128 MB video memory - Pixel Shader 2.0 - and 32-bits per pixel - and a DVD d






43. 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.






44. A 64-bit operating system requires ___________.






45. 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.






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






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






48. 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.






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






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