Exam 10: Maintaining Windows
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List and describe the status indicators that apply only to a dynamic disk.
Offline. An offline disk status indicates a dynamic disk has become corrupted or is unavailable. The problem can be caused by a corrupted file system, the drive cables are loose, the hard drive has failed, or another hardware problem. If you believe the problem is corrected, right-click the disk and select Reactivate Disk from the shortcut menu to bring the disk back online. Foreign drive. If you move a hard drive that has been configured as a dynamic disk on another computer to this computer, this computer will report the disk as a foreign drive. To fix the problem, you need to import the foreign drive. To do that, right-click the disk and select Import Foreign Disks from the shortcut menu. You should then be able to see the volumes on the disk. Healthy (At Risk). The dynamic disk can be accessed, but I/O errors have occurred. Try returning the disk to online status. If the volume status does not return to healthy, back up all data and replace the drive.
Using what Windows 7 utility allows you to create a backup schedule that can include any folder on the hard drive and the system image?
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Windows Disk Cleanup is the utility to use whenever you want to defragment your hard drive.
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If you enter a command and want to terminate its execution before it is finished, what key press should you use?
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- rearranges files on the drive into as few segments as possible
How much storage does a dynamic disk require for the disk management database?
Text files that are called initialization files often utilize what two file name extensions?
How often does Windows 7/Vista automatically defragment a hard drive?
What are two methods that can be used to free up disk space on a hard drive?
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Discuss defragmenting as it applies to solid-state drives used in a Windows 7 system.
In order to ensure drive health, what command should you use to search for and repair file system errors?
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