Chapter 7. Installing and Configuring Operating Systems
THE FOLLOWING COMPTIA A+ ESSENTIALS EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:
3.3 Explain the process and steps to install and configure the Windows OS
File systems
FAT32 vs. NTFS
Directory structures
Create folders
Navigate directory structures
Files
Creation
Extensions
Attributes
Permissions
Verification of hardware compatibility and minimum requirements
Installation methods
Boot methods such as CD, floppy or USB
Network installation
Install from image
Recover CD
Factory recovery partition
Operating system installation options
File system type
Network configuration
Repair install
Disk preparation order
Format drive
Partition
Start installation
Device manager
Verify
Install and update device drivers
Driver signing ...
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