Unit 8 vocab part 2 – Flashcards
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Programs And Features
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A window within the Control Panel that lists the programs installed on a computer where you can uninstall, change, or repair programs
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pull automation
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A Windows installation that requires the local user to start the process
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push automation
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An installation where a server automatically pushes the installation to a computer when a user is not likely to be sitting at the computer
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recovery partition
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A partition on the hard drive that contains a recovery utility and installation files
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remote network installation
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An automated installation where no user intervention is required
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repair installation
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A re-installation of Windows using the recovery utility and installation files stored on the recovery partition
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scanstate
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A command used by the user state migration tool to copy user settings and data from an old computer to a server or removable media
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secure boot
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A UEFI feature that prevents a system from booting up with drivers or an OS that are not digitally signed and trusted by the motherboard or computer manufacturer
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service pack
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A collection of several patches or updates that is installed as a single update to an OS or application
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setup UEFI/BIOS
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Used to change motherboard settings.
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SSD(solid state drive)
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A hard drive that has no moving parts
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standard image
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An image that includes Windows 7, drivers, and applications that are standard to all the computers that might use the image
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startup UEFI/BIOS
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Part of UEFI or BIOS firmware on the motherboard that is responsible for controlling the computer when its first turned on
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System UEFI/BIOS
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UEFI or BIOS firmware on the motherboard that is used to control essentials devices before the OS is loaded
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third-party driver
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Drivers that are not included in UEFI/BIOS or Windows and must come from the manufacturer
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UEFI CSM(Compatibility support module) mode
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Legacy BIOS in UEFI firmware
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unattended installation
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A windows installation that is done by storing the answers to installation questions in a text file or script that windows calls an answer file so the answers don't have to be typed in during installation
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UEFI(Unified extensible firmware interface)
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An interface between firmware on the motherboard and the OS and improves on legacy BIOS processes for booting, handing over the boot to the OS, and loading device drivers and applications before the OS loads
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Upgrade advisor/Upgrade assistant
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Software used to find out if a system can be upgraded to Windows 8.1
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USMT(user state migration tool)
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A windows utility that helps you migrate user files and preferences from one computer to another to help a user make a smooth transition from one computer to another
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usmtutils
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A command used by the user State Migration Tool that provides encryption options and hard-link management
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VM(virtual machine)
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One or more logical machines created within one physical machine
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Virtual XP mode
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The term used by CompTIA for Windows XP mode
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volume
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A primary partition that has been assigned a drive letter and can be formatted with a file system such as NTFS
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Windows 7
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Windows 7 editions include Windows 7 starter, Windows 7 home basic, windows 7 home premium, windows 7 business, windows 7 enterprise, and windows 7 ultimate. Each edition comes with a different price with different features and capabilities
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Windows 8.1
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A free update or release of the windows 8 OS.
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Windows 8.1 Enterprise
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A windows 8 edition that allows for volume licensing in a large, corporate environment
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Windows 8.1 Pro for Students
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A version of Windows 8 that includes all the same features as Windows 8 Pro, but at a lower price, available only for students, faculty, and staff at eligible institutuions
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Windows 8.1 Pro
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A version of Windows 8 that includes additional features at a higher price.
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Windows ADK(Assessment and Deployment kit)
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Contains a group of tools used to deploy Windows 8 in a large organization an contains the User State Migration Tool
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Windows AIK(automated Installation Kit)
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contains a group of tools used to deploy Windows 7 in a large organization and contains the User state migration tool.
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Windows defender
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Anti-spyware utility included in Windows 7/8/Vista
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Windows Easy Transfer
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A windows tool used to transfer windows 7/vista/XP user data and preferences to the Windows 7/Vista/XP installation on another computer
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Windows PE(Pre-installation environment)
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A minimum operating system used to start the Windows installation.
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Windows Pro Pack
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An upgrade available to Windows 8 that adds the functionalities of Windows 8.1 Pro to the more basic edition
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Windows RT
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A windows 8 edition that is lighter version, designed for tablets, netbooks, and other mobile devices
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Windows Vista
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Windows Vista editions include Windows Vista starter, Windows vista home basic, windows vista home premium, windows vista business, windows vista enterprise, and windows vista ultimate. Each edition comes with a different price with different features and capabilities
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Windows XP Mode
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A windows XP environment installed in Windows 7 that can be used to support older applications
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Windows.old folder
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When using an un-formatted hard drive for clean installation, this folder is created to store the previous OS settings and user profiles
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Zero-touch, high-volume deploymen
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An installation strategy that doesn't require the user to start the process. Instead a server pushes the installation to a computer when a user is not likely to be sitting at the computer
