3.2 Install, configure, optimize and upgrade operating systems references to upgrading from Windows 95 and NT may be made

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Explanation:

Use the System Preparation Tool (known as Sysprep) for disk imaging. It allows you to prepare a disk for cloning to other machines, and helps to ensure that each of the machines have similar core settings.

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3.2 Install, configure, optimize and upgrade operating systems–references to upgrading from Windows 95 and NT may be made

Reference(s):

TestOut for A+ Essentials, Section 12.1.

[apEss_3-2 #94]

Explanation:

The Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) is always the place to go to verify compatibility between specific hardware devices and the operating system. While you could also contact the manufacturer, the HCL is a centralized place where all compatible hardware is listed.

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Jeff has 27 workstations that need to have a clean installation of Windows 2000 Professional placed on them by the end of the week. Which imaging tool should he use?

n m l k j Xcopy n m l k j Clone n m l k j i Sysprep n m l k j Prepsys

Malcolm would like to install Windows XP on a computer that previously had another operating system installed on it, but he is not sure if the audio card is compatible. The installed audio card is a SoundMax D1371 (PCI) card. What should Malcolm do?

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j Use a card that he knows to be compatible with Windows XP

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j Change from a PCI card to USB

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[apEss_3-2 #102]

Explanation:

Direct upgrades are available to Windows XP Professional from Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT Workstation 4.0, and Windows 2000 Professional.

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[apEss_3-2 #110]

Explanation:

Use Winnt32.exe to upgrade to Windows 2000 Professional from other 32-bit Windows operating systems. Use Winnt.exe from a command line to start a clean installation. Use Setup.exe to view a menu of installation choices.

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You want to upgrade all workstations currently in use to Windows XP Professional. Which of the following operating systems can be upgraded directly to Windows XP? (Select two.)

g f e d c b Windows NT Workstation 4.0 g f e d c b Windows 98 g f e d c Windows 95 g f e d c Windows 2000 Server

You are upgrading a Windows NT Workstation to Windows 2000 Professional. Which program would you use to begin the upgrade in unattended mode?

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[apEss_3-2 #118]

Explanation:

A clean installation is required when setting up a dual-boot environment. When upgrading (which can be done from Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows NT 4 Workstation or Windows 2000), existing applications and preferences are kept as they are and local accounts are preserved.

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[apEss_3-2 #126]

Explanation:

For this scenario, install Windows XP on the second drive. The installation program will not remove the existing data directories and files on the first drive, and you will be able to boot to both Windows 98 and Windows XP.

If you upgrade from Windows 98 to Windows XP, Windows 98 will no longer exist. Deleting the existing partition without backing up the data would result in a data loss. Backing up the data, reformatting the partition, and installing Windows

Which of the following reasons would justify doing a clean installation of Windows XP Professional instead of performing an upgrade?

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j You want to preserve local accounts created under Windows 2000

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j You want to keep existing applications and preferences as they are

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j You are running Windows Me

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i You want to dual boot

You are installing Windows XP Professional. The computer has two hard drives, each of which contains a single 8 GB FAT32 partition. Windows 98 is installed on the first drive.

You want to use both Windows 98 and Windows XP. You also want the existing directories and data to remain on the first drive.

What should you do to minimize the amount of effort while achieving the desired results?

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i Install a new Windows XP installation on the second drive.

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j Delete the partition on the first drive. Then create a new partition and install Windows XP.

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j Back up the data on the first drive. Reformat the partition on the first drive with NTFS. Install Windows XP _{and restore the data and directories.}

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XP would also remove Windows 98.

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[apEss_3-2 #200]

Explanation:

For this scenario, install Windows XP on the existing partition. The installation program will not remove the existing data directories and files. (Keep in mind that it is always a good idea to back up the computer before performing major operations such as this, although backing up is not a requirement in this scenario.)

You cannot upgrade from Windows 95 to Windows XP. Deleting, then recreating the partition on the first drive is unnecessary. Backing up the data, reformatting the partition, and installing Windows XP would provide the desired results. However, reformatting the drive and restoring the data is unnecessary. If user data were stored on the first drive, this would be the desired action because data stored in a user profile folder can be overwritten when installing Windows XP to an existing Windows folder. The existing Windows folder is removed before the new Windows XP installation takes place (you should be warned of this before the Windows XP installation begins.)

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[apEss_3-2 #208] You are installing Windows XP Professional. The computer has two hard drives, each of which contains a single 8 GB FAT32 partition. Windows 95 is installed on the first drive. All user data is stored on the second drive.

You want to use Windows XP rather than Windows 95 from now on. When you are finished, you want Windows XP rather than Windows 95 on the first drive. You also want the existing user data on the second drive to be accessible.

What should you do to minimize the amount of effort while achieving the desired results?

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j Install a Windows XP upgrade installation on the existing partition of the first drive.

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j Delete the partition on the first drive. Then create a new partition and install Windows XP.

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i Install a new Windows XP installation on the existing partition of the first drive.

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j Back up the data on the first drive. Reformat the partition on the first drive with NTFS. Install Windows XP _{and restore the data and directories.}

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Explanation:

Use the File Settings and Transfer wizard to transfer data and settings between computers. You will then need to reinstall any applications on the new computer. The wizard transfers files related to the applications, but applications must be installed within each instance of Windows.

Moving the hard disk or the necessary files will transfer the data, but will not reinstall the applications. Even installing Windows onto the old hard disk will not keep installed applications. You could upgrade the old installation to Windows XP to keep the installed applications, but this would require you to purchase an upgrade version of Windows in order to complete the installation.

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[apEss_3-2 #248]

Explanation:

When upgrading to Windows XP Professional, run the Upgrade Advisor while connected to the Internet. The Upgrade Advisor:

Verifies that the system can be upgraded to Windows XP Professional. Makes sure that hardware is compatible with Windows XP Professional. Installs any updates that must exist before proceeding with the installation.

You have just purchased a new computer that runs Windows XP. You would like to transfer all of the applications and user data from the old computer to the new computer. How can you do this with the least amount of effort?

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j Remove the hard disk from the old computer and install it into the new computer. Add shortcuts to your old _{applications.}

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j Move the hard disk from the old computer to the new computer. Reinstall Windows XP, using the hard disk _{from the old computer.}

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j Use a null modem cable to connect the two computers. Manually copy application and data directories to the _{new computer.}

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i Run the File Settings and Transfer wizard on the old computer and the new computer. Reinstall any _{applications.}

You are getting ready to upgrade your Windows 2000 Professional system to Windows XP Professional. You want to make sure that everything in your current system is compatible with Windows XP. Which of the following is the best method to accomplish this?

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j Document the hardware in the system. Check Microsoft's HCL or the device manufacturer's Web site to _{make sure each device is compatible with Windows XP.}

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j Run the Readiness Analyzer.

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j Start the installation of Windows. Resolve any problems during or after the installation.

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The Readiness Analyzer checks system hardware for compatibility before upgrading to Windows 2000. Checking the HCL for hardware compatibility is performed automatically through the Upgrade Advisor. The Upgrade Advisor also installs other updates that would not be installed by checking the HCL on your own.

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[apEss_3-2 #256]

Explanation:

Because you cannot upgrade from Windows 95 to Windows XP, you must purchase a full version of Windows XP and do a clean install. To preserve your personal settings, you can use the File Settings and Transfer wizard.

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[apEss_3-2 #264] You have a Windows 95 computer that you'd like to upgrade to Windows XP Home. You want to keep as much of your personal settings intact and complete the upgrade as quickly as possible. What should you do? (Select two.)

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b Install Windows XP as a clean installation.

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c Install Windows XP using the Upgrade option.

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b Purchase a full version of Windows XP.

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c Purchase an upgrade version of Windows XP.

Your supervisor recently purchased 100 new licenses to upgrade the Windows 2000 Professional system in your organization's Accounting department to Windows XP Professional. She received a single installation CD with the licenses. She has tasked you with deploying Windows XP on these systems. Which of the following would be the best installation method to use?

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i Use a network installation.

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j Upgrade each system, one at a time, from the installation CD.

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j Burn 50 copies of the installation CD and install 50 systems at a time.

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j Install one system and image it to the other systems.

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Explanation:

A network installation would be the best option in this scenario. The upgrade would be very easy and fast to deploy by copying the installation files to a network server, sharing the directory, and running the installation process over the network.

Installing one system at a time from the installation CD would take a considerable amount of time. An unattended installation also requires the systems to be set up one at a time and also requires similar hardware, which may not be the case. Imaging may seem like a viable option; however, imaging can't be used for an upgrade and would destroy user settings. Burning multiple copies of the installation CD would be too time-consuming.

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Reference(s):

[apEss_3-2 #306]

Explanation:

Before beginning the upgrade, you should first verify that the system meets the minimum requirements for Windows XP. Because this is an older system, it's likely that it may not. Next, you should back up all of the data from the hard drive. The installation routine will back up data automatically; however, you should have your own backup on hand in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process.

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[apEss_3-2 #315]

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j Use an unattended installation.

You're about to begin an upgrade of a Windows ME workstation to Windows XP professional. What should you do before beginning? (Select two.)

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c Remove all peripherals and expansion boards prior to running the upgrade.

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b Verify that the computer meets the minimum requirements.

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b Back up the existing data on the hard drive prior to running the upgrade.

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c Repartition and reformat the hard drive.

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