CHAPTER 4Visible Windows

In this chapter, you will learn how to

• Relate the history of Microsoft Windows

• Explain the Windows interface

• Identify the operating system folders of Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7

• Describe the utilities in Windows that are essential to techs

As a PC tech, you need to understand Windows at a level beyond that of regular users. Not only must techs run through the standard Windows features that everyone uses every day (Start button, Recycle Bin, and so on), they must also be comfortable drilling down underneath that user-friendly surface to get their hands a little dirty.

This chapter begins by introducing and organizing the many variations of Windows on the market today and helping you appreciate the ...

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