How much free space on the hard drive is required to install a 64-bit version of Windows 8.1?
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20 GB
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How do you start the process to reinstall an OS on a laptop computer using the backup files stored on a recovery partition?
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Follow the recovery procedures given by the computer manufacturer. To access the keys on a hidden partition, press a key during startup. The key to press is displayed on the screen early in the boot before the OS is loaded
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What are three free applications mentioned in the chapter that can be used to create virtual machines?
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Virtual PC by Microsoft, VirtualBox by Oracle and VMware by VMware
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upgrading from windows vista to 8.1 can you perform an in place upgrade?
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No
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Which windows architecture is required to enable the UEFI Secure Boot? Which partitioning system?
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64-bit architecture and GPT
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Which file system is used on the volume windows is installed?
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Windows is installed on NTFS
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When trying to install Windows in UEFI mode on a hard drive that is using MBR partitioning system, which command can you use to get a special prompt in command prompt window where you can then remove the partitioning system and convert the drive to GPT?
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diskpart willwipe the partition system off the hard drive. All data will be destroyed but you can then convert the drive to GPT.
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What is the minimum number of partitions that the MBR partitioning system can support?
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The MBR system can support 4 partitions
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Which partitioning method must you use for a 4-TB hard drive?
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You must use a GPT method for 4-TB hard drives. MBR can only support up to 2TB
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If you suspect a computer is infected with a virus why is it not a good idea to perform an upgrade installation of Windows rather than a clean install?
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You should perform a clean install because this will remove any trace of a virus whereas the upgrade install will just bring the virus to the new upgrade.
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After setting up a dual-boot installation with Win7 and Win8.1, how do you boot the system into Windows 7?
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When the boot loader menu pops up select Win7 from the options available.
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After Windows installation, what is the easiest way to determine that you have internet access?
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Open web browser and search for a webpage
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What Windows 8 tool can you use to migrate user data and settings from Windows 7 installation on one computer to the new Win8 installation on a different computer?
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Windows Easy Transfer copies user data and settings from one computer to another.
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What is the primary Windows tool for managing hardware devices?
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Device manager is the primary tool used to manage hardware devices in windows.
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What window is used to uninstall a program in Windows 8? What windows 8 screen is used to uninstall an app.
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In windows 8 use the Programs and Features to uninstall a program. Use the start menu to uninstall apps by right clicking the app and choosing download.
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What three processor technologies are required to install Windows 8?
Why does Microsoft require these three processor technologies , even though they are currently available on all processors sold today?
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These processor technologies was intended to not allow Windows 8 to be installed on a system that was older than 10 years.
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How can you find out if a system qualifies for a Windows 8.1 upgrade?
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Run the Windows Upgrade Assistant to determine if a system qualifies for an upgrade
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Which window on the Windows 8 desktop can you use to find out if the Windows installation has been activated?
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System Windows under windows activation
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What is the advantage of using a dynamic hard drive in a VM?
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the advantage of using dynamic hard drive in VM is that space on the physical computer's hard drive is used only when it's needed by the VM.
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Are you required to enter the product key during the Windows 7 installation?
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You are not required to enter a product key during installation you will have 30 days to enter the product key
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Using an unattended installation of Windows, what is the name of the file that holds the responses a technician would normally give during the installation?
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The answer file has the responses such as administrator password or domain name and application settings to the new installation
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What are the three commands used by the User State Migration Tool?
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1. scanstate
2. loadstate
3. usmtutils
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To use the User State Migration Tool, how must a computer connect to the network?
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the computer must be a member of a Windows domain.
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Where is the PXE programming code stored that is used to boot a computer when it is searching for an OS on the network?
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The PXE is contained in the UEFI or BIOS code on the motherboard.
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You are planning an upgrade from Win7 to Win8.1. Your system uses a network card that you don't find listed on the Microsoft Win8.1 list of compatible devices. What do you do next?
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Check the website of the network card manufacturer for a Windows 8.1 driver.
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You have just installed Windows 8.1 and now attempt to install your favorite game that worked fine under Windows 7. When you attempt installation, you get an error. What is your best next step?
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Download any updates to Windows 8.1
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You have 32-bit Windows 7 Home Premium installed on your computer , and you purchase the upgrade license of Windows 8.1 Pro. You want to install Windows 8.1 using the 64 bit version architecture. Which way(s) can install Windows 8.1?
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You can perform a clean install but not an upgrade
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A laptop reports that it has made a wireless connection, but it cannot access the network or the internet. Arrange the following steps in the best order to troubleshoot the problems:
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1. Disconnect the connection, and connect again to the wireless network
2. Disable and enable the wireless network adapter
3. Use Device Manager to update the wireless adapter drivers
4. Use Device Manager to uninstall the wireless adapter and install it again
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