You’re planning a memory upgrade on one of your laptop computers, and you notice that the manufacturer requires that memory modules are installed in pairs. Why might this requirement be part of the memory specifications?
Windows XP is one of the most popular operating systems around, and a CompTIA A+ certified professional will certainly be installing and managing many Windows XP desktops. In this video, we’ll step through a complete installation of Windows XP from beginning to end.
You’ve got a Windows XP computer, and you’re working on upgrading to Windows Vista. Your Windows XP computer has 384 MB of RAM, 100 GB of free disk space, and the processor runs at 1 GHz. Does your computer have the proper hardware requirements to run Windows Vista?
When we started building Messer Studios, we weren’t really sure if this idea would take off. It was easy to see that quality IT training was difficult to come by, and we realized that the Internet would provide us with distribution methods that weren’t previously available. The radical twist in the formula was the idea
You’re planning to update your BIOS to a new version, and you’d like to make sure you don’t lose any of your current BIOS settings. What’s the best way to guarantee a good backup of your BIOS information?
The Windows Vista operating system takes a departure from previous Windows versions with a streamlined installation process. In this video, we’ll take you from beginning to end with a clean install of Windows Vista on one of our virtual machines.
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During the Windows XP clean install process, what file system option(s) are available? Select one answer.
You are installing a new computer at a remote office in another country. What’s the best way to determine the voltage of the wall outlet power source and how can you configure the computer for best results?
Although the topic of virtual machines isn’t part of the CompTIA A+ requirements, using a VM on your computer can really make a difference when studying about Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista. In this video, you’ll learn about virtual machines, configure a VM, and you’ll learn some tips for running multiple virtual machines on your desktop.
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At a minimum, what TCP/IP configuration parameters are required to surf web sites on the ‘net using their fully qualified domain name (i.e., www.google.com)?
