Computer Support/Windows/Features

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This lesson covers Microsoft Windows.

Objectives and Skills

Objectives and skills for the Windows features of A+ certification include:[1]

Compare and contrast various features and requirements of Microsoft Operating Systems (Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1).
  • Features:
    • 32-bit vs. 64-bit
    • Aero, gadgets, user account control, bit-locker, shadow copy, system restore, ready boost, sidebar, compatibility mode, virtual XP mode, easy transfer, administrative tools, defender, Windows firewall, security center, event viewer, file structure and paths, category view vs. classic view.
    • Side by side apps, Metro UI, Pinning, One Drive, Windows store, Multimonitor task bars, Charms, Start Screen, Power Shell, Live sign in, Action Center.
  • Upgrade paths – differences between in place upgrades, compatibility tools, Windows upgrade OS advisor

Readings

  1. Read Wikipedia: Microsoft Windows.
  2. Read Wikipedia: Windows Aero.
  3. Read Wikipedia: Microsoft Gadgets.
  4. Read Wikipedia: BitLocker Drive Encryption.
  5. Read Wikipedia: Shadow Copy.
  6. Read Wikipedia: ReadyBoost.
  7. Read Wikipedia: Windows Desktop Gadgets.
  8. Read Wikipedia: Compatibility mode.
  9. Read Wikipedia: XP Mode.
  10. Read Wikipedia: Windows Easy Transfer.
  11. Read Wikipedia: Windows Firewall.
  12. Read Wikipedia: Windows Action Center.
  13. Read Wikipedia: Event Viewer.
  14. Read Wikipedia: Control Panel (Windows).

Multimedia

  1. Watch YouTube: An Overview of Windows Vista - CompTIA A+ 220-902 - 1.1.
  2. Watch YouTube: An Overview of Windows 7 - CompTIA A+ 220-902 - 1.1.
  3. Watch YouTube: An Overview of Windows 8 and 8.1 - CompTIA A+ 220-902 - 1.1.
  4. Watch YouTube: Windows Features - CompTIA A+ 220-902 - 1.1.
  5. Watch YouTube: Windows 8 and 8.1 Features - CompTIA A+ 220-902 - 1.1.
  6. Watch YouTube: Windows File Structures and Paths - CompTIA A+ 220-902 - 1.1.
  7. Watch YouTube: Windows Upgrade Paths - CompTIA A+ 220-902 - 1.1.

References

  1. ↑ CompTIA: A+ Certification Exam Objectives - Exam 220-902
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