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Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt

Allows Windows to load without the graphical interface.

Startup Settings

Change Windows startup behavior.

Active

The Windows OS files are still stored on the _?_partition in the Windows directory.

Winload.efi

The Windows boot manager file when using UEFI. This file finds and loads the files needed to start booting Windows 10.

Startup

The _ BIOS/UEFI Responsible for the early steps in the boot process, including surveying hardware devices, testing hardware for a successful boot, and finding an OS to load.

Setup

The _ BIOS/UEFI configures the BIOS/UEFI for hardware and OS functions.

bcdedit

The __ command allows manual editing of the BCD.

Diskpart

The __ command can be used to totally wipe a hard drive clean including the partitioning system.

wpeinit

The __ command initializes Windows PE and enables networking with RE.

chkdsk /r

The __ command is used to check for file system errors.

bootsect

The __ command is used to repair a dual-boot system.

Bootrec

The __ command repairs the BCD and boot sectors.

sfc/sannow

The __command is used to verify and restore corrupted system files.

Windows\System32\drivers

The drivers are stored in the __folder.

In-place upgrade

The installation of an OS is done by running the setup program from inside the current version of Windows.

Enable Safe Mode

This option allows you to launch programs to help solve Windows issues without third-party drivers and software loaded.

Enable Debugging

This tool moves system boot logs from the failing computer to another computer for evaluation.

Windows_Media_Creation

Tool used in Windows 10 to create a bootable Windows setup ISO file, DVD, or flash drive. It can be downloaded from Microsoft's website.

System Restore

Use a restore point recorded on your PC to restore Windows.

Command Prompt

Use this instead of the GUI for advanced troubleshooting.

Enable Boot Logging

Use this option to see what did and did not load during the boot process.

Enable Low Resolution

Use this option when the video settings don't allow you to see the screen well enough to fix a defective setting.

Local security authority process (lsass.exe)

Used to authenticate user account and password information.

Windows Media Creation Tool

What can Henry use to create a bootable flash drive?

Use safe mode to boot

What do you do if you see spinning black dots on your computer?

Error loading OS Missing OS Invalid Partition Table

What error messages appear if BIOS can't find a Windows Boot Manager?

Advanced Boot options screen appears

What happens when F8 is pressed?

Startup BIOS

What is responsible for finding an OS to load?

sfc /scannow

What is used to verify and restore corrupted files?

B A

When error messages indicate that the Windows registry is corrupted and you cannot boot from the hard drive, what tool or method is the first best option to fix the problem? The second best option? a. Use bootable media to launch Windows RE and use System Restore to apply a restore point. b. Use bootable media to launch Windows RE and perform a startup repair. c. Use bootable media to launch Windows RE and then use commands to recover the registry from backup. d. Refresh Windows using a system image or custom refresh image.

The power takes time to reach the computer

Why does a hard boot take longer than a soft boot?

Repair Upgrade

Will start the installation using the OS now on the computer. Also, the customer can refresh Windows 10. To reset Windows 10, the customer will go to recovery and use the Reset this PC option. When prompted, he will click Keep my files. Resetting Windows 10 will remove all installed apps and drivers.

Custom Installation

Would be a clean install of Windows 10. This would a person to lose his personal files, apps, and Windows settings.

BIOS/UEFI

You can go into __ to disable a quick boot, but if you are not getting an error that the HDD is not working, then there is no reason to check. You can use to verify the computer is communicating with the hard drive.

Startup Repair

Fix problems that keep Windows from loading.

ESP

GPT creates a partition called ___. The partition then stores the Windows Boot Manager and the BCD files, which are used to locate the Windows boot files on the hard drive. The Windows BCD (Boot Configuration Data) stores Windows' hard drive setting and partition information, including path settings to locate the Windows Boot Manager.

A C

If you are having a problem with a driver, which of the following should you try first? Second? a. Update the driver. b. Use System Restore to apply a restore point. c. Update Windows. d. Perform a clean boot.

Spacebar

In Windows 7, pressing the __ during the startup process will cause the Windows Boot Manager to appear.

Smss.exe

Is responsible for loading the graphical user interface and starting the client/server runtime subsystem and user sessions.

Safe_Mode

Load the Windows GUI without any extra drivers. Allows essential system programs and services to start up at boot. The operating system has reduced functionality, but the task of isolating problems is easier since many non-core components are disabled, such as sound. An installation that will only boot into __ typically has a major problem, such as disk corruption or the installation of poorly-configured software that prevents the operating system from successfully booting into its normal operating mode.

Windows Boot Manager (BootMgr)

Loads after the BIOS has located the OS in the startup process.

F8

Pressing the __ key at startup will display the Advance Boot Options screen. This feature must be enabled in Windows 10/8 as it is disabled by default but is automatically enabled by default in Windows 7.

System Image Recovery

Recover Windows using a specific system Image file.

Winlogon.exe

Responsible for the logon process.