A+ Operating System
MODULE 1 - MODULE 2 (Win 98) (Covers MS-DOS, Windows
3.1, Windows 9x, Windows 2000 and NT)
MODULE 3 (Win NT) - MODULE
4 (Win 2000) - MODULE 5 (InterNET) -
MODULE 6 (Win
ME)
Operating System Basics
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Introduction to the Operating Systems
Microsoft Operating Systems
Features of DOS
Features of Windows
DOS Configuration Files
Text Editors
CONFIG.SYS
AUTOEXEC.BAT
Navigating the Directory Structure
The Directory Structure
The Default Drive
Directories and the Command Prompt
Getting System Information
Getting Memory and Program Information
File Management Using a Command Prompt
Copying and Moving Files
Copying Directory Structures
Renaming a File (REN)
Deleting a File (DEL)
Un-deleting a File (UNDELETE.EXE)
Creating a Directory
Removing a Directory
File Attributes
Configuring DOS Drivers
MODULE 2
Windows 98
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Module 2 / Unit 1
Introduction to Windows 98
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Introduction to Windows 98
Features of the Desktop
Module 2 / Unit 2
Installing Windows 98
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Preparing the PC
Partitioning a Disk
Using the FDISK Command
Disk Formatting
Using the FORMAT Command
Pre-installation Checks
Hardware requirements and Recommendations
Essential Setup Information
Setup Methods
The Setup Process
Selecting Setup Types
Copying Windows 98 Files
Re-starting the Computer and Finishing the Installation
Setup Failure and Recovery
Setup Failure
Setup Recovery
Setup Log Files
Windows 98 Setup Files
Windows 98 Installation Walk-through
Module 2 / Unit 3
The Windows 98 Boot Process
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Windows 98 Boot Process
Hardware
POST
Plug-and-Play
Bootstrap
Real Mode
IO.SYS
MSDOS.SYS
CONFIG.SYS
COMMAND.COM
AUTOEXEC.BAT
Protected Mode
WIN.COM
VMM32.VxD and SYSTEM.INI
Operating System and Desktop Initialization
Operating system
Desktop Initialization
Network Logon script and Profiles
Startup Group
The Windows 98 Startup Disk
Creating a Startup Disk
EBD.CAB File
Other Files on the Startup Disk
When to Use the Startup Disk
Start Menu
Accessing the CD-ROM from the Startup Disk
Startup Menu
Normal
Logged (\BOOTLOG.TXT)
Safe Mode
Step-by-Step Confirmation
Command Prompt Only
Safe Mode Command Prompt
Previous Versions of MS-DOS
Startup Function Keys
MSCONFIG
Real Mode Components
IO.SYS
MSDOS.SYS
COMMAND.COM
CONFIG.SYS AND AUTOEXEC.BAT
SYSTEM.INI AND WIN.INI
Protected Mode Components
VMM32.VxD
KERNEL32.DLL AND KRNL386.EXE
GDI.EXE AND GDI32.DLL
USER.EXE AND USER32.DLL
Module 2 / Unit 4
Navigating Windows 98
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Comparing Windows 3.1x and 98
Desktop
Windows Explorer
My Computer
Folders
The Printers Folder
Telephony Services
Plug-and-Play
* Using Shortcuts
* Object Properties
* Hidden File Extensions
* Searching For Files
* User Profiles
* The MS-DOS Prompt Windows
Adding and Removing Programs
The Install/Uninstall Tab
The windows Setup Tab The Desktop
The Taskbar
Arranging Open Windows
Arranging Icons on the Desktop
The Start Menu
The System Tray * The Recycle Bin
* The Windows Explorer Getting System Information
My Computer
My Computer Properties The Network Neighborhood
Configuration
Identification
Access Control The Control Panel
Add New Hardware
Add/Remove Programs
Printers
Display
Multimedia
Modems
Internal
Mouse
Keyboard
Date/Time
Regional Settings
System
Power Management Module 2 / Unit 5
Windows File and Disk Management
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with Folders
Creating a New Folders
Renaming a Folder
Deleting a Folder
Changing the Appearance of Items in a Folder Working with Files
Filenames
Filename Extensions
Renaming a File
Moving a File
Copying a File
Copying a File to a Floppy Disk
Deleting a File
Undoing File Operations
Using the Alternate Mouse Button
Drag and Drop
Locating Files Architecture and File Systems
Full 32-bit Operation
Standardized 32-bit Device Drivers File System Support
VFAT (FAT 16)
FAT32
The CD-ROM File System Exclusive Access For Disk Management Tools
Disabling 32-bit Features Performance Settings
Hard disk Settings
CD-ROM Settings Disk Utilities
DriveSpace Disk Compression
Scandisk
Disk Defragmenter
Backup Task Scheduler Module 2 / Unit 6
Running Applications in Windows 98
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* Windows Applications
* Multi-tasking
* Virtual Machines
* Windows 98 Memory Model
* Support for DOS-based Applications
Configuring DOS Applications
The Program Tab
Advanced Program Settings
The Font Tab
The Memory Tab
The screen Tab
The Misc Tab
Long Filenames
Windows 98 File Naming Rules
Running Windows Applications
32-bit Windows Applications
16-bit Windows Applications
The Task Manager
System Management Utilities
Module 2 / Unit 7
Configuring Windows 98
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Registry
Functions of the Registry
Structure of the Registry
Editing the Registry
Exporting the Registry
Importing the Registry
Backing up the Registry
Windows Registry Checker Tool (Scanreg.exe)
REGEDIT Command Syntax Adding Devices with Plug-and-Play
Requirements for Plug-and-Play
Windows 98 Plug-and-Play Components
The Plug-and-Play Process * The Add New Hardware Wizard
* The Device Manager
* Troubleshooting Device Problems Support for Additional Hardware
Support for Multiple Displays
Enhanced PC Card Support * Virtual Memory
* System Monitor Module 2 / Unit 8
Windows 98 Printing
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Printing
Viewing the Print Queue
Managing the Print Queue * Adding a Local Printer
* Changing Printer Settings Troubleshooting Printing
The Print Job Does not Appear
Printing is Slow
Printing Jobs Are Incomplete or Garbled
Notes on EMF and RAW Module 2 / Unit 9
Networking the Operating System
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Networking
Advantages of Peer-to-Peer Networking
Disadvantages of Peer-to-Peer Networking Configuring Networking
Information
Network Adapters Cards
Network Clients
Network Protocols
Identifying the Computer Windows 98 Login Windows 98 as a Server
Adding File and Print Services Sharing Resources
Access Privileges
Sharing a Folder
Sharing a Printer
Connecting to Shared Resources The Network Neighborhood
Mapping Drives
Connecting to Network Printers
Storage and Automatic Re-entry of Passwords Module 3
Windows Millennium Edition
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Me
The TCP/IP Protocol
Home Networking Wizard * Windows Media Player
* Windows Movie Maker
* Updated Help System
* System Restore
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