Chapter 11. Basic Operating Systems

Chapter Objectives

In this chapter you will learn:

• To identify and use common desktop and home screen icons

• To manipulate files and folders in Windows and on mobile devices

• How to modify the Start menu and home screen on mobile devices

• How to create a system image in case of emergencies

• About the Windows registry

• How to work from a command prompt

• Techniques to stay current in field

Image CompTIA Exam Objectives

What CompTIA A+ exam objectives are covered in this chapter?

802-1.1 Compare and contrast the features and requirements of various Microsoft operating systems.

802-1.2 Given a scenario, ...

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