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Where is the Windows XP Event Viewer?

You’re having a problem with a startup program on a Windows XP Professional computer, and you’d like to look at the Event Viewer to see if there are any clues that might help you troubleshoot the problem. How do you start the Windows XP Event Viewer?

Will this PC support Windows XP Professional?

One of your users would like to perform a fresh install of Windows XP Professional onto their desktop PC. The computer has a Pentium II processor running at 300 MHz with 64 MB of RAM and a 20 GB hard drive. Can the personal computer support an install of Windows XP Professional?

The Windows Command Line

The intricacies of the Windows command line may seem difficult to grasp, but with a little bit of practice and knowledge you’ll begin to take advantage of some powerful functionality. In this video, we’ll use the Windows command line to manage files and directories, edit files, perform diagnostics and tune the operating system.

Other Windows Diagnostic Utilities

Some Windows diagnostic utilities aren’t used often, but they’re very useful when the right situation occurs. In this video, you’ll learn about Dr. Watson, the system restore utility, Windows security center, the task scheduler, and Windows Script Host.

Optimizing the Windows Operating System

Windows includes a number of utilities that can help optimize the performance of applications. In this video, we’ll show you how to use Task Manager and Performance Manager, and we’ll discuss best practices for optimizing the Windows operating system.

Upgrading to Windows XP

Are you ready to make the jump to the most popular operating system in the world? In this video, you’ll learn the important steps in upgrading to Windows XP, including a pre-upgrade checklist and you’ll step through a live Windows XP upgrade. After the upgrade is complete, you’ll learn about the post-upgrade verification and important last steps.

Upgrading to Windows 2000

Are you planning to upgrade an older Windows operating system to Windows 2000? Before you begin, there are a few things you should consider. In this video, we’ll discuss Windows 2000 upgrade paths, things to consider before you upgrade, and we’ll walk through a live Windows 2000 upgrade process together.

Planning a Windows OS Upgrade

Upgrading to any operating system brings its own set of challenges and requirements. In this video, you’ll learn about available Windows upgrade paths, hardware and software considerations, integration of service packs, and the importance of a good backup.

Installing Windows XP

Windows XP is the most popular operating system in the world, which makes it a critical part of the CompTIA A+ certification. In this video, you’ll learn about the installation requirements for Windows XP and watch as we step through a live Windows XP installation. The post-install process verifies the installation and discusses important post-install steps.

Installing Windows 2000

Windows 2000 is still found in some of the largest networks in the world, so it’s important that a CompTIA A+ certified professional is comfortable supporting every aspect of this operating system. In this video, you’ll learn the requirements for a Windows 2000 installation and watch as we walk through a live Windows 2000 installation. After the installation is complete, we’ll verify a successful installation and discuss important post-installation steps.