| Don't miss the Study Lab materials found on the CD accompanying this book. Each Study Lab is tailored to the individual chapters in this book, meaning that you'll quickly be able to determine which topics you understand well enough to pass the exam and which topics need more study. The Study Labs are presented in printable PDF format so that you can take them with you to study at work, on the road, or even in your car just before test time! The Absolute Minimum -
The easiest way to upgrade to a newer version of Windows is to start Windows, insert the CD with the newer version, and launch Setup from the older version's file management program (File Manager, My Computer, Windows Explorer). -
All versions of Windows from Windows 98 to Windows XP (including Windows 2000 and Windows Me) support Windows Update, which can be used to install the latest service pack and other security, driver, and feature updates. -
You can upgrade to Windows 2000 from Windows 9x, Windows NT Workstation 3.1, or 4.0. You can upgrade to Windows XP Professional from Windows 9x/Me, Windows NT Workstation 4.0, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP Home Edition. -
Windows 2000 supports several methods for determining if your system is ready for the upgrade, including the Upgrade Analyzer on the Windows 2000 CD and the downloadable Readiness Analyzer. Windows XP has similar features. -
You can search the online compatibility listing for hardware and software to locate driver, BIOS, and software updates you might need for proper Windows 2000 support. -
During the Windows 2000 or Windows XP upgrades, you can convert the drive to the NTFS file system. -
Windows XP must be activated within 30 days of installation, but it can be used without activation during this period. -
Both Windows 2000 and Windows XP support two ways to install service packs : Express Installation (for the current PC only) and Network Installation (downloads the entire service pack for installation on multiple computers). -
Typical reasons for problems with the Windows 2000 or Windows XP upgrades include lack of free disk space, hardware conflicts, and software conflicts. -
You should read the release notes for Windows 2000 or Windows XP (available online) to determine if your system might have problems with the upgrade. -
Many versions of EZ-BIOS and Disk Manager Drive Overlay (programs used to manage hard disks too large for the system's BIOS) are not compatible with Windows 2000 or Windows XP. A BIOS upgrade is preferable. | |