A+ Certification

Putting in the Windows You should understand the steps that are used to install each version of Windows and the procedures that are used to upgrade from one version to the next. Practice installing as many of the Windows versions as you can....

Reviewing Windows 9x Many of the features in Table 20-1 that are indicated as not available on one or both of the Windows 95 versions could be added through downloads and application software. For example, Windows 95 did not include device d...

Windows 9x System Files  Remember  For the A+ OS Technologies exam, know the part each system file plays in the boot process and its role in establishing the operating environment. You should study the Windows 9x files because many of them...

Dealing with Windows Startup Errors  Time Shaver  Much of the diagnosing and troubleshooting domain of the A+ OS Technologies exam consists of knowing the sequence of events that occurs in the boot sequences of Windows 9x systems, and recogn...

Dealing with Common ProblemsThe A+ OS Technologies exam includes a number of questions about a variety of common Windows errors that a PC repairperson should be familiar with to isolate and solve problems on a user’s PC. When the s...

Installing Hardware in Windows 9x If Windows recognizes a device as a supported device, hardware installation proceeds with virtually no external input needed. If a device is a supported device (other than PnP), Windows suggests system resou...

Getting Around in Windows without a MouseMany different key combinations can be used to manipulate, navigate, and configure Windows straight from the keyboard. You should know the following key combinations for the A+ OS Technologies exam: ...

Getting Ready for WorkWindows 9x uses a virtual memory manager (VMM) that includes default settings for how much drive space is to be used for virtual memory. For the average user, the default settings should meet your needs. However, for use...

Windows 95, 98, and Me Prep Test What command displays the version of the running version of MS-DOS and allows the running version to be set to that needed by real-mode programs that are running on a PC? VER SETVER ...