Exam 16: Fixing Windows Problems

Discus what you do when you think you have a computer problem solved.

Most computer problems are simple and easy to solve.

For a laptop or other brand-name computer,don't forget to reinstall Windows using recovery CDs provided by ____.

When installing a device,you must always run the setup CD for the device after you physically install the device.

Sometimes a Windows update solves a problem with a hardware device.

To get a clean start with a device,you can ____________________ it and start over.

If you can identify the approximate date the error started and that date is in the recent past,use ____.

Reverting to a ____ point can solve problems with registry entries the application uses that have become corrupted.

The error ____ means a bad driver or service has performed an illegal action.

If you have a laptop or a brand-name computer such as a Gateway,Dell,or IBM,most likely the manufacturer has set up a ____ on the hard drive that can be used to recover the Windows installation.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Used to end a locked up program

In Event Viewer,the Administrative Events log under ____________________ shows only warnings and error events.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Verifies that an application is not a rogue application

Describe the three startup stages of the boot.

In Event Viewer,the ____ log shows only warnings and error events

The ____ Configuration is updated after you log on normally to Vista.

For essential hardware devices,use the ____ to verify and replace system files.

Discuss what to consider when you think there might be data corruption.

The key that loads services and drivers can be found in the ____ location.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Can be used to remove an application from the list of startup programs