After completing A+ 2001 Hardware & Operating System Certification: Windows 9x and 2000, the user should be able to:
 | Install Windows 9x and 2000 |
| Perform operating system upgrades |
| Explain the startup processes for Windows 9x and 2000 |
| Use the Start menu and Windows Explorer |
| Adjust system settings in the Control Panel |
| Install new hardware and software |
| Describe the Windows 9x and 2000 Registry structure |
| Access Registry editors |
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Installing Windows 9x and 2000
| Conditions for installing Windows 95 |
| Command line install |
| Installing Windows 2000 |
| Upgrading from Windows 9x and NT |
| Creating a dual-boot system |
Starting Windows 9x and 2000
| The Win9x startup process |
| Windows 2000 startup |
| The Startup menu |
| Starting an application in Windows 9x or 2000 |
Using Windows
| Getting started |
| Minimizing and maximizing windows |
| Using Windows Explorer |
| My Computer and Control Panel |
| Installing hardware and software |
Installing Windows 9x and 2000
| The Registry |
| Backing up Registry settings |
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This course has the following features:
| Exercises that allow users to practice working with computer hardware and operating systems |
| A file containing the text of the exercises |
| Simulations that allow users to practice course skills |
| A glossary |
| A Skill Assessment |
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Experience working with computer hardware and software.
| A+ 2001 Hardware & Operating System Certification: Computer Introduction (APLU01) |
| A+ 2001 Hardware & Operating System Certification: The System Board (APLU02) |
| A+ 2001 Hardware & Operating System Certification: Connecting Peripherals (APLU03) |
| A+ 2001 Hardware & Operating System Certification: Operating Systems (APLU04) |
| A+ 2001 Hardware & Operating System Certification: MS-DOS (APLU05) |
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| A+ 2001 Hardware & Operating System Certification: Disk Drives (APLU07) |
| A+ 2001 Hardware & Operating System Certification: Monitors (APLU08) |
| A+ 2001 Hardware & Operating System Certification: Modems (APLU09) |
| A+ 2001 Hardware & Operating System Certification: Printers (APLU10) |
| A+ 2001 Hardware & Operating System Certification: Networks (APLU11) |
| A+ 2001 Hardware & Operating System Certification: Troubleshooting (APLU12) |
| A+ 2001 Hardware & Operating System Certification: Maintenance Tasks (APLU13) |
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Intel®, Pentium®, Pentium II®, Pentium III® MMX®, Celeron® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Cyrix® is a registered trademark of Cyrix Corporation.
AMD®, Athlon®, Duron®, K5®, and K6® are registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
FireWire® is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows 95®, Windows 98®, Windows 2000®, and Windows NT® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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