When hardware fails, a number of messages and errors can occur during boot and in the operating system. In this video, you’ll learn how to troubleshoot lockups, boot problems, overheating, random reboots, and many other problems.
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The Windows startup process includes many different options, and the System Configuration utility gives you a central utility to help manage this process. In this video, you’ll learn about System Configuration and the different options available when troubleshooting startup issues.
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This month; using the Event Viewer, how to resolve Windows boot errors, choosing your default gateway, SATA technology, and choosing the exam version that’s right for you.
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You have installed a new video driver on your Windows XP Professional workstation, but the screen remains blank after the boot process is complete. Which of these would be the best troubleshooting step to use for resolving this issue?
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You’ve just returned from a well-deserved vacation. When you start your computer, the display screen remains blank and beeps a few times. Which of these would be the most likely cause of this issue?
You need to modify the contents of a configuration file before your Windows XP computer boots. What troubleshooting feature can provide you with this functionality?
You’ve started your computer this morning, but instead of loading your Windows desktop you see the message “No boot device available.” When you check the BIOS configuration, the drive is not listed. Which of these would be the best next step for troubleshooting this issue?
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You thought you would quickly tweak a startup parameter in a Windows XP boot.ini file, but your computer now won’t boot at all. Unfortunately, you didn’t make a backup of the file before you made the change. Which of these would be the next best troubleshooting step?
You’ve started your computer after a long weekend, and you see this message on the screen: “No Boot Device Available.” Which one of these would be the most likely reason for this issue?
One of your associates has attempted to remove a virus with a 3rd-party utility. Unfortunately, now the computer won’t start Windows, and you don’t get an option to start the Windows Advanced Options menu. Which of these programs should you run from the Windows Recovery Console to help resolve this issue?
