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What command in DiskPart would you use to display all connected disks?
What command in DiskPart would you use to display all connected disks?
What is the primary function of Startup Repair in Windows?
What is the primary function of Startup Repair in Windows?
Which command in DiskPart allows you to manage a specific disk for further commands?
Which command in DiskPart allows you to manage a specific disk for further commands?
Which utility can automatically start Startup Repair if a boot problem is detected?
Which utility can automatically start Startup Repair if a boot problem is detected?
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What happens upon the completion of Startup Repair?
What happens upon the completion of Startup Repair?
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What command in DiskPart would you use to view the partitions on a selected disk?
What command in DiskPart would you use to view the partitions on a selected disk?
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What condition must be met to run DiskPart commands?
What condition must be met to run DiskPart commands?
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What is a key diagnostic feature that Startup Repair utilizes during its process?
What is a key diagnostic feature that Startup Repair utilizes during its process?
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What is the consequence of using the 'clean' command in DiskPart?
What is the consequence of using the 'clean' command in DiskPart?
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Which suboption of 'Reset this PC' allows you to preserve personal files while reinstalling Windows?
Which suboption of 'Reset this PC' allows you to preserve personal files while reinstalling Windows?
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Which DiskPart command would you use to assign a letter to a volume?
Which DiskPart command would you use to assign a letter to a volume?
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What is the primary use of the Startup Repair tool in the Windows Recovery Environment?
What is the primary use of the Startup Repair tool in the Windows Recovery Environment?
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What action should be taken before using DiskPart commands to avoid data loss?
What action should be taken before using DiskPart commands to avoid data loss?
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Which of the following commands in DiskPart is used to change the size of a volume?
Which of the following commands in DiskPart is used to change the size of a volume?
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Which recovery option is the least aggressive and is often attempted before a full reset of Windows?
Which recovery option is the least aggressive and is often attempted before a full reset of Windows?
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Which command would you execute to format a volume to the NTFS file system in DiskPart?
Which command would you execute to format a volume to the NTFS file system in DiskPart?
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Which of the following methods can be used to access the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) if Windows cannot boot?
Which of the following methods can be used to access the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) if Windows cannot boot?
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What is one function of the 'Reset this PC' option found in WinRE?
What is one function of the 'Reset this PC' option found in WinRE?
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Which recovery tool allows users to restore their systems to a previous state in the Advanced options menu?
Which recovery tool allows users to restore their systems to a previous state in the Advanced options menu?
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What does the Startup Repair utility primarily aim to address?
What does the Startup Repair utility primarily aim to address?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature provided under Advanced options in WinRE?
Which of the following is NOT a feature provided under Advanced options in WinRE?
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How can a user create installation media for Windows?
How can a user create installation media for Windows?
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What advanced setting allows a user to access system files directly from WinRE?
What advanced setting allows a user to access system files directly from WinRE?
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Which of the following options allows you to adjust UEFI settings in WinRE?
Which of the following options allows you to adjust UEFI settings in WinRE?
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Study Notes
Troubleshooting Operating Systems
- Common troubleshooting steps for Windows OS problems, including motherboard, RAM, CPU, and power issues are performed.
- Turning off and on a computer is a key troubleshooting step, as issues can arise from programs not releasing resources (memory leaks).
- Rebooting helps resolve unrecognized issues quickly and effectively, but sometimes requires reboots until updates address them.
- Services (crucial parts of current OS operations), can also cause problems. Misbehaving or crashed services can lead to network, printing, or file access issues.
- Restarting services can resolve temporary issues, but a full system reboot may be more effective, depending on the system demands.
- Restarting services is a crucial troubleshooting step.
Application Issues
- Applications can malfunction after installation, updates, or unexpectedly.
- Updating the application or installing a previous version can often fix application failures.
- Uninstall and reinstall the application if updates do not resolve the issue.
- Application compatibility issues (program and OS) require verifying if the application and OS are compatible. If needed, consider updating the OS or using a previous version temporarily.
- Corrupt files can cause unexpected application failures, especially after crashes, power outages, or data restoration.
- Uninstalling and reinstalling the application may resolve data corruption issues.
Recovering a Broken Windows OS
- The Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is a helpful tool for troubleshooting boot problems.
- Users can access WinRE if the system boots, holding Shift while restarting and following the options.
- If the system does not boot, use the Windows installation media.
- Various specific utilities such as Startup Repair, Command Prompt, and Utilities are available in WinRE, each with a specific purpose and function.
- Startup Repair attempts to repair corrupted Registry entries, boot files, system files, and driver files.
- Command Prompt offers detailed system modifications for resolving complex issues.
- Utilities allow users to modify the system behavior.
DiskPart Utility
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diskpartis a command-line tool for managing disks, partitions, and volumes within Windows. - The
diskpartutility is used to manage various disk operations directly. -
list disk,select disk,list partition,select partition,list volume, andselect volumeare example commands for managing disks and partitions. - Other disk operations include
create partition primary,delete partition,extend,shrink,format,assign letter, andclean. - Users should backup crucial data before using
diskpart.
Resetting Windows System
- If less aggressive options like Startup Repair fail, the Reset this PC option found in WinRE can reinstall Windows.
- Keeping Files option preserves user files and applications, but removes other apps. Other option involves completely removing all files.
- Both options are available in the WinRE Reset this PC options.
- Corrupted user profiles can cause login issues, slow load times.
- Rebuild Windows profiles can reset corrupted profiles.
Advanced Troubleshooting
- Using the Registry Editor may be needed to reset Windows profiles and edit entries.
- System restore points are available for restoring the system to a previous state.
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Test your knowledge on common troubleshooting steps for Windows operating systems. This quiz covers issues related to hardware components, application errors, and the importance of rebooting. Learn about effective strategies to resolve common problems and maintain system functionality.
