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How much free space on the is required to install a 64 - bit version of Windows 8.1?
You would need a total of 20GB for the Windows 8.1 for the free space hard drive
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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?
in order to perform a Repair Installation, Press any key during a setup
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What are three applications mentioned in the chapter that can be used to create virtual machine?
- .Virtualbox by Oracle (www. virtualbox.org
- . VMware, inc. (www.vmware.com)
- .Client Hyper-V and virtual machine by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com)
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When upgrading from Windows vista to Windows 8.1, can you perform an in-place upgrade?
when it comes to upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 8.1, you first have to scan the system for malware by using an updated version of the Anti-Malware software, when your done with that don't forget to close the anti-maleware application, Next uninstall any applications or devices that you don`t need for this installation. Then, make sure that you backed up all of your important information data is up to date and then close anything that is running in your background. Last, insert the Windows 8.1 setup DVD, and then proceed with the rest of the installation.
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Which Windows architecture is required to enable the UEFI Secure Boot? Which partitioning system?
UEFI has it`s own secure boot which helps to prevent malware from a hijacking system during or before the operating system load. UEFI and the Windows works together to ensure that no unsecured device driver, application, or OS component is loaded. If you want to use the Secure Boot, you must use UEFI, GPT, and a 64-bit edition of Windows.
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Which file system is used on the volume where Windows is installed?
NTFS file system
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When trying to install Windows in UEFI mode on the hard drive that is using the MBR partitioning system, which command can you use to get a special prompt in a command prompt window where you can then remove the partitioning system and convert the drive to GPT?
UEFI and the GPT partitioning system for the hard drive work only with 64-bit versions of Windows 8/7. However, a 32-bit version of Windows 8/7 can read and write to a GPT disk but not boot from it. If the computer has a hard drive larger than 2 TB, you must use UEFI firmware, the GPT partition system, and a 64-bit version of Windows
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What is the minimum number of partitions that the MBR partitioning system can support?
The minimum number of partitions for the MBR are limited to a 2 TB drives
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Which partitioning method must you use for a 4-TB hard drive?There are two different methods that can be used for a 4-Tb hard drive
The methods are: Method 1. If you plan to Install more than one OS on the hard drive, creating a duel-boot system. (When setting up a duel boot, always install the older OS first. Method 2. Some prefer to use more than one partition or volume to organize in their hard drive. The size of the Partition that will hold Windows 8/7 and its applications should be at least 16 GB for a 32-bit install and 20 GB for the 64-bit install, but a larger volume is nearly always preferred.
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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?
A clean install just formats the hard drive eliminating the virus and that doesn`t in the upgrade where it is best to do a format before any installation of Windows.
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After setting up a duel-boot installation with Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, how do you boot the system into Windows 7?
When it comes to using the duel-boot, you can execute an application while one OS is loaded even if the application is installed under the other OS if each OS is using the same architecture (32-bit or 64-bit). If the application is not listed on the Windows on the Windows 8.1 Start Screen or the Windows 7 Start Screen menu, locate the program the file in File Explorer (Windows 8.1(or Windows Explorer (Windows 7/vista). Double-click the application to run it.
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After a Windows installation, what is the easiest way to determine that you have Internet access?
After the installation you can Double-click on the Internet Explorer and see if the connectorsGo Start/Control Panel/Network Connections, then, see if your Internet modem is connected
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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 Windows 8 installation on a different computer?
What you do is after you have created your user accounts in a new installation of Windows, you might want to transfer your user data and setting from computer to another one, and by doing that you will need to use the Windows Easy Transfer in the Windows 8/7/vista to copy your user data and settings from computer to another computer.
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What is the primary Windows tool for managing hardware devices?
Device Manager
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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?
To both uninstall a program or an app from Windows 8 you will have to go in to the control panel under programs and features and then you can uninstall that program or app there.
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What three processor technologies are required to install Window 8?
The three processors that are needed are both 1GHz or faster
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Why does Microsoft require these three Processor technologies, even though they are currently available on all processors sold today?
I think the reason why Microsoft requires these three processors are because Microsoft wants to make sure that their computers and devices will work correctly and properly
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How can you find out if a system qualifies for a Windows 8.1 upgrade?
The only way you can tell your system qualifies for an upgrade would to go under your control panel and go under system and updates and then you can check the see your system qualifies
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Which window on the Windows 8 desktop can you use to find out if the Windows installation has been activated?
Control Penal
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What is an advantage of using a dynamic hard drive in a VM?
There is no advantage for a dynamic hard drive for the Virtual Machine.
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Are you required to enter the product key during the Windows 7 installation?
For Windows 7, you’re not required to enter the product key during installation.
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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 installation?
answer file
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What are the three commands used by the User State Migration Tool?
- Scanstate- copies settings and files from the source computer to a safe location.Loadstate- applies these settings and files to the destination computer.
- Uamtutils-provides encryption options and hard-link management.
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To use the User State Migration Tool, how must a computer connect to the network?
When it comes to the User State Migration Tool, you will need a responses from the administrator password or domain name which are stored in an answer file
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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?
The computer boots to the Preboot eXecution Environment or Pre-Execution Environment (PXE) that is contained in the UEFIor BIOS code on the motherboard.
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