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Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software: CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 Exams (V15), 10th Edition
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Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software: CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 Exams (V15), 10th Edition

by Cheryl Schmidt, Christopher Lee
September 2025
Intermediate to advanced
1176 pages
43h 55m
English
Pearson IT Certification
Content preview from Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software: CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 Exams (V15), 10th Edition

16 Advanced Windows

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In this chapter you will learn:

  • > To install, configure, and troubleshoot Windows

  • > To install hardware and software in the Windows environment

  • > To use various tools and features, such as System Restore, driver rollback, and WinRE

  • > To use basic security settings in the Windows environment

  • > To use the Control Panel utilities

  • > To implement the Windows boot process and troubleshoot boot problems

  • > To use the Computer Management console, Task Manager, and Event Viewer

  • > To back up and recover a Windows workstation

  • > How to avoid burnout in the IT field

CompTIA Exam Objectives:

  • ✓ 1202-1.2 Given a scenario, perform OS installations ...

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