How can you hide a share?
You’d like to create a share on your computer, but you don’t want to publicly advertise the availability of the share. How can you create a hidden share?
Why is some memory installed in pairs?
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?
CompTIA A+ 220-701: 3.3 – Installing Windows XP
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.
Are you ready for an upgrade?
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?
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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
What’s the best way to backup your BIOS?
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?
CompTIA A+ 220-701: 3.3 – Installing Windows Vista
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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What file system options are available?
During the Windows XP clean install process, what file system option(s) are available? Select one answer.
What voltage is this?
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?
CompTIA A+ 220-701: 3.0 – Using a Virtual Machine
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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