Windows and Linux Installation Guide

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What is the first step to open the Disk Management utility in Windows?

  • Go to Control Panel settings
  • Right-click on the Start menu
  • Hold the Windows key and press R (correct)
  • Hold the Shift key and press R

What happens to the space left on the hard drive after it is shrunk?

  • It remains in use for Windows
  • It is deleted permanently
  • It becomes unallocated space (correct)
  • It is automatically formatted

Which option must be selected to create a new partition in the unallocated space?

  • New Simple Drive
  • New Simple Volume (correct)
  • New Partition Setup
  • New Volume Wizard

What must you assign after launching the New Simple Volume Wizard?

<p>Drive letter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which file system should be selected if planning to install a Windows operating system on the new partition?

<p>NTFS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done first when aiming to install multiple operating systems on a single PC?

<p>Install Windows before any other operating systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which website should be visited to download the Rufus tool for creating a USB install drive?

<p><a href="http://www.rufus.ie">www.rufus.ie</a> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Rufus tool?

<p>To create an install drive for operating systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action must you take to switch between operating systems on your PC?

<p>Reboot the computer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the user's interaction with the User Account Control prompt during Office installation?

<p>Click 'Yes' to allow changes to your device (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What indicates that the Office installation has been successfully completed?

<p>You see 'You're all set! Office is installed now' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you access an Office app after installation?

<p>Search for the app in the Start menu (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if Office apps are not visible after installation?

<p>Check if the apps were installed in a different user account (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following procedures is correct for uninstalling Office from your computer?

<p>Access the Control Panel to uninstall the software (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If Office installation is taking a long time, what is the recommended action?

<p>Download and install the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must you accept to activate an Office app after installation?

<p>The software license agreement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to begin installing a second operating system?

<p>Insert the install disk (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which format is required for a Linux installation?

<p>Ext4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do before saving changes in the BIOS?

<p>Change the boot order to prioritize the CD/DVD (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary if the operating system installation prompts for a CD Key?

<p>Purchase a CD Key or serial number (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to select the 'Custom' installation option?

<p>To avoid formatting the drive with your current OS (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you format the swap area to when installing Ubuntu?

<p>Equivalent to the amount of installed RAM (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After making changes to the BIOS, what is the next required action?

<p>Save and exit the BIOS (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary action after inserting the installation disk?

<p>Boot from the disk (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after uninstalling Office to complete the process?

<p>Restart your computer and follow remaining prompts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to install an antivirus program from a retail store?

<p>Insert the purchased CD or DVD into the computer's disc drive. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which file type should you extract if found during the installation process?

<p>.zip file to access installation files. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What command should be used to test the Apache installation from the command prompt?

<p>httpd –t (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if prompted to install additional software with the antivirus program?

<p>Uncheck all installation boxes for extra programs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step is crucial if another web service is running on the same machine?

<p>Change Listen 80 to Listen 81 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended action to take after the antivirus program installation is complete?

<p>Restart your computer to apply changes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When setting up Remote Desktop on Windows 8, which option should be unchecked for better accessibility?

<p>Allow connection only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might be the status of an antivirus program right out of the box?

<p>Not up-to-date and missing the latest virus definitions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to start the Apache service after installation?

<p>httpd.exe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you typically do with the CD or DVD after installing the antivirus program?

<p>Remove it from the computer's disc drive. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What needs to be confirmed or entered when selecting 'Allow Remote Access' in Windows 8?

<p>System Admin Password (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which file names should you look for to start the installation if you downloaded the antivirus program?

<p>setup.exe, install.exe, or similar files. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What file must be edited to configure Apache's listen port?

<p>httpd.conf (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What capabilities does configuring Remote Desktop provide?

<p>Control and manage another computer remotely (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What command allows you to install Apache as a service?

<blockquote> <p>httpd.exe -k install (B)</p> </blockquote> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Windows Disk Management

  • To create unallocated space, shrink your hard drive.
  • Right-click the main drive and select Shrink Volume.
  • Enter the amount of space to shrink in megabytes.
  • Unallocated space (shaded black) is not usable until formatted.
  • Right-click unallocated space and select New Simple Volume.
  • Assign a drive letter not currently in use.
  • Select NTFS file system for installing Windows.
  • Name the partition in the Volume Label text box.
  • Click Finish to create a new partition.

Installing Windows and Linux

  • Install Windows before installing any other operating systems.
  • Install Linux alongside Windows.
  • If dual-booting Windows alongside macOS on a Mac, install macOS first.
  • Use Rufus to create a USB install drive for installing an operating system.
  • Alternatively, use an official install CD or DVD.
  • Insert the install disk into the appropriate drive.
  • Restart the computer.
  • Select language and keyboard layout during setup.
  • Enter the CD Key or serial number for specific operating systems.
  • When selecting the installation type, choose "Custom", "Other", "Something Else" or similar.
  • Format the drive for the operating system.
  • For Linux, format the drive as Ext4.
  • If installing Ubuntu, format a section of the unallocated space as a swap area, equivalent to the amount of RAM.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  • Restart the computer to switch between operating systems.

Installing and Uninstalling Application Software

  • Install Office by selecting "Run" (Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer), "Setup" (Chrome), or "Save File" (Firefox) in your browser.
  • Accept the license agreement and Office is activated and ready to use.
  • Uninstall Office from the Control Panel.
  • Install an antivirus program from a retail store CD/DVD or downloaded file.
  • Follow the installation prompts and accept recommended options.
  • Uncheck any boxes or decline the installation of additional software.
  • Restart the computer after installation.
  • Update the antivirus program after installation.

Connecting Remote Desktop Using Remote Assistance

  • Open the Windows 8 System folder and search for "remote".
  • Click "Settings" and then "Allow Remote Access to your computer".
  • Enter the system administrator password or confirm your choice if requested.
  • Check the box "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer".
  • Uncheck the box "Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication (recommended)".
  • Click "Select Users" and add your PAWS ID and any other users that need access.
  • Click "OK" to save your changes.

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