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Part II

220-802

Chapter 12: Operating System Basics
Chapter 13: Operating System Administration
Chapter 14: Working with Windows 7
Chapter 15: Working with Windows Vista
Chapter 16: Working with Windows XP
Chapter 17: Security
Chapter 18: Mobile Devices
Chapter 19: Troubleshooting Theory, OSs, and Security
Chapter 20: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

Chapter 12

Operating System Basics

The following A+ 220-802 Exam objectives are covered in this chapter:

1.1 Compare and contrast the features and requirements of various Microsoft Operating Systems.
- Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Media Center, Windows XP 64-bit Professional
- Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista ...

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