Day 25: Operating System Installation and Booting

A+ 220-701 Exam Objectives

Objective 3.2: Given a scenario, demonstrate proper use of user interfaces

Objective 3.3: Explain the process and steps to install and configure the Windows OS

Objective 3.4: Explain the basics of boot sequences, methods and startup utilities

The Windows User Interface

Windows provides various methods of accessing information, navigating the computer’s directory structure, configuring hardware, and gathering information. The three interfaces accessed by users are:

• The graphical user interface (GUI)

• The command-line interface (CLI)

• The Run-line utilities

As a PC technician, you need to learn your way around all of them.

GUI Utilities

The GUI is the interface most ...

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