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4. Installation, Configuration and Upgrading

 

4.1  Identify the procedures for installing DOS, Windows 3.x, and Windows 95, and for bringing the software to a basic operational level.
 
  • Partition
  • Format drive
  • Run appropriate set up utility
  • Loading drivers
 
4.2 Identify steps to perform an operating system upgrade.
  • Upgrading from DOS to Windows 95
  • Upgrading from Windows 3.x to Windows 95
 
4.3 Identify the basic system boot sequences, and alternative ways to boot the system software, including the steps to create an emergency boot disk with utilities installed.
  • Files required to boot
  • Creating emergency boot disk
  • Startup disk
  • Safe Mode
  • DOS mode
 
4.4 Identify procedures for loading/adding device drivers and the necessary software for certain devices.
  • Windows 3.x procedures
  • Windows 95 Plug and Play
 
4.5   Identify the procedures for changing options, configuring, and using the Windows printing subsystem.

4.6  Identify the procedures for installing and launching typical Windows and non-Windows applications.

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