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Professor Messer - Professor Messer's CompTIA A+ 220-802 Training Course 74 videos

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An Overview of Windows XP - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.1

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-- Windows XP has been one of the most popular operating systems of all time. In this video, you'll learn about the different Windows

XP editions and the requirements for installing Windows XP.

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An Overview of Windows Vista - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.1


-- Windows Vista was the successor to Windows XP, and it included a number of enhancements and user interface changes. In this

video, you'll learn about the editions and installation requirements of Windows Vista.

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An Overview of Windows 7 - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.1


-- The number of installed Windows 7 systems has grown into the hundreds of millions, making Windows 7 one of the most

successful operating systems ever. In this video, you'll learn about the different editions and inst

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Windows Features - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.1


-- Windows includes a number of features that are very unique to the Windows operating system. In this video, you'll learn about User

Account Control, BitLocker, Readyboost, Windows Easy Transfer, and much more.

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Windows File Structures and Paths - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.1


-- How does Windows organize files and folders? In this video, you'll learn about referencing storage devices, folders, and individual

files in Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.

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Windows Upgrade Paths - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.1


-- Now that you're running the Windows operating system, what happens when it's time to upgrade? In this video, you'll learn about

upgrading Windows and the options you'll have to upgrade to Windows XP, Windows Vi

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Planning a Windows Installation - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.2


-- Upgrading Windows requires that you consider a number of different options. In this video, you'll learn about different installation

types, disk partitioning options, file systems, and other Windows installation options.

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Installing Windows XP - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.2


-- With the right planning, the installation of Windows XP is relatively straightforward. In this video, you'll step through the entire

Windows XP installation in a virtual machine from beginning to end.

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Installing Windows Vista - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.2


-- Windows Vista's installation process is a bit more streamlined than Windows XP. In this video, you'll learn how to install Windows

Vista in a VirtualBox virtual machine.

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Installing Windows 7 - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.2


-- The graphical Windows 7 installation process is relatively easy and doesn't take long to complete on a typical computer. In this

video, you'll learn how to install Windows 7 on a virtual machine.

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Network Command Line Tools - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.3


-- Microsoft Windows provides a number of networking features, and many of those capabilities can be viewed and configured at the

command line. In this video, you'll learn how to manage your Windows network settings,

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Operating System Command Line Tools - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.3


-- Although you can perform many functions in the Windows GUI, there's significant power and additional features hidden on the

Windows command line. In this video, you'll learn how to use the command line to manage d

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Using the Windows Recovery Console and Command Prompt - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.3


-- If you have a Windows computer that won't boot, you may still be able to manage the OS through the Windows Recovery Console

or the Windows Command Prompt. In this video, you'll learn about these recovery tools an

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Using Computer Management - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.4


-- The Computer Management utility provides a single portal to some of the most used administrative tools. In this video, you'll learn

about the Computer Management utility and its built-in plugins.

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Using Windows Device Manager - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.4


-- The Windows Device Manager is the first place you should use to troubleshooting hardware issues. In this video, you'll learn how to

launch Device Manager and install, manage, and uninstall device drivers.

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Windows Users and Groups - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.4


-- The Windows operating system combines user authentications with groups of users to define rights and permissions. In this video,

you'll learn how to manage the local users and groups in your Windows OS.

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Windows Local Security Policy - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.4


-- If your computer isn't part of a Windows Domain, then you'll manage your security policies on the local computers. In this video,

you'll learn how to start and use the Windows Local Security Policy manager.

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Using Windows Performance Monitor - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.4


-- The Windows Performance Monitor can help you narrow down the cause of your computer slowdown problems. In this video,

you'll learn how to configure, run, and create reports with Performance Monitor.

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Managing Windows Services - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.4


-- The Windows Services console provides central management for all of your services. In this video, you'll learn how to start,

manage, and configure service options in Windows.

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Windows System Configuration - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.4


-- The Windows startup process includes many different options, and the System Configuration utility gives you a central utility to

help manage this process. In this video, you'll learn about System Configuration and the differ

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Using Windows Task Scheduler - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.4


-- The Windows Task Scheduler allows you to run applications and scripts at predefined times. In this video, you'll learn how to start

and configure Task Scheduler to automatically launch your custom tasks.

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Understanding Windows Component Services - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.4


-- If you're building enterprise Windows applications, then you'll need to be familiar with the configuration options in the Windows

Component Services. In this video, you'll learn about COM+ applications and how the Component

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Windows Data Sources - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.4


-- The Windows ODBC functionality allows developers to build applications without any concern over the type of database that the

application will use. In this video, you'll learn about Windows Data Sources and how to

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Windows Print Management - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.4


-- Managing printers can be one of the more challenging aspects of any operating system. In this video, you'll learn how to use the

Windows Print Management utility to manage the printing process of every printer in your organi

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Windows Memory Diagnostics - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.4


-- Without the right tools, troubleshooting memory can be a technical challenge. In this video, you'll learn how to use the built-in

Windows memory diagnostics to test your RAM.

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Using Windows Firewall - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.4


-- The built-in Windows Firewall can help to protect your system from unwanted intrusions. In this video, you'll learn about the

Windows Firewall and some of its advanced security features.

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Using Windows Task Manager - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.4


-- Task Manager is a powerful utility for viewing real-time OS metrics and performance information. In this video, you'll learn about

Windows Task Manager and what statistics can be viewed in the Task Manager utility.

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Windows Disk Management - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.4


-- If you need to add, remove, or configure a disk in Windows, then you'll probably use the Disk Management utility. In this video,

you'll learn how to configure and use storage devices in the Windows Disk Management utility.

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Windows Migration Tools - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.4


-- When it's time to upgrade your PC, you'll need an easy way to migrate your documents and applications to a new computer. In this

video, you'll learn about different techniques for migrating from one Windows OS versi

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Windows Run Line Utilities - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.4


-- Although Windows provides a number of graphical utilities, many of these can be launched from the run line of the operating

system. In this video, you'll learn about some of the more popular utilities and how you can start t

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The Windows Control Panel - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.5


-- Windows XP, Vista, and 7 contain similarities in Control Panel utilities. In this video, you'll learn about some of these standard

utilities across all of these operating systems.

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Windows XP Control Panel Options - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.5


-- Windows XP contains some Control Panel utilities that you won't find in other operating systems. In this video, you'll learn about

Add/Remove Programs, the Network Setup Wizard, Automatic Updates, and more.

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Windows Vista Control Panel Options - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.5


-- Windows Vista has its own unique Control Panel utilities that you won't find in other operating systems. In this video, you'll learn

about Tablet PC Settings, Pen and Input Devices, Offline Files, and more.

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Windows 7 Control Panel Options - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.5


-- Windows 7 includes some unique Control Panel opens not found in Windows XP or Windows Vista. In this video, you'll learn

about Windows Homegroup, Action Center, RemoteApp, and Troubleshooting.

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Windows Homegroup - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.6


-- Windows Homegroup makes it easy to share your movies, pictures, and documents on your home network. In this video, you'll

learn about Homegroup requirements and how to configure and connect to a Homegroup on you

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Windows Network Technologies - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.6


-- Windows includes a number of technologies that make it easy to connect and share resources on the network. In this video, you'll

learn about workgroups, domains, remote desktop, proxies, and network shares.

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Establishing Windows Network Connections - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.6


-- Most of our modern computers are also connected to a network. In this video, you'll learn about the different methods that Windows

can use to provide us with access to resources across the network.

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Windows IP Address Configuration - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.6


-- If you're connecting a Windows computer to the network, it will certainly need an IP address. In this video, you'll learn how to

configuration your workstation for automatic IP addressing and how to set your IP address m

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Configuring Network Adapter Properties - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.6


-- The network adapter configuration is the first step when connecting to the network. In this video, you'll learn how to set adapter

configuration settings and configure quality of service (QoS) options.

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Preventive Maintenance Best Practices - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.7


-- To keep things running at peak efficiency, your computer needs occasional maintenance. In this video, you'll learn some useful

techniques for maintaining your PC.

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Preventive Maintenance Tools - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.7


-- If you want to maintain the uptime of your systems, you'll want to use the best preventive maintenance tools. In this video, you'll

learn of built-in maintenance tools that you can use to keep your computer running.

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Windows Security Settings - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.8


-- Data security is one of the most important considerations for a system administrator. In this video, you'll learn about users and

groups, shared files and folders, NTFS vs. share permissions, and user authentication.

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Client-side Virtualization - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 1.9


-- The virtualization of operating systems is relatively common these days, and in this video you'll learn about some of the

requirements and techniques for running virtual operating systems on your desktop.

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Physical Security Techniques - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 2.1


-- We often think of network security as bits and bytes, but a large part of technology security exists in the physical world. In this

video, you'll learn about hardware locks, tailgating, shoulder surfing, shredding, and more.

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Digital Security Techniques - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 2.1


-- There are a number of digital security techniques that can help protect your system from the bad guys. In this video, you'll learn

about anti-virus/anti-spyware software, firewalls, account protection, and user rights and

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Security Awareness - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 2.1


-- When training your end user community, there are a number of security concerns that must be considered. In this video, you'll learn

which user habits, threat prevention techniques, and business policies should be impl

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Common Security Threats - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 2.2


-- There are many security threats constantly attacking our computers and our data. In this video, you'll learn about social engineering,

shoulder surfing, malware, rootkits, and much more.

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Workstation Security Best Practices - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 2.3


-- If you're looking to keep your workstations secure, then you have to be constantly vigilant. In this video, you'll learn about best

practices dealing with password complexity, user permissions, account availability, and deskto

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Disposing of Sensitive Data - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 2.4


-- If you're planning to throw away an old hard drive, you'll want to be sure that your sensitive data doesn't end up in the hands of

someone else. In this video, you'll learn about options that are available to protect your data w

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Securing a Wired and Wireless Network - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 2.5


-- An insecure network is an open door to misuse. In this video, you'll learn ways to help secure your wired and wireless networks.

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Comparing Android and iOS - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 3.1


-- Two of the most popular mobile operating systems are from Google and Apple. In this video, you'll learn about some differences

between Android and iOS, as well as some common features that the mobile devices share.

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Mobile Device Networking - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 3.2


-- If you're using a mobile device, then you'll need to have complete control over the wireless network settings. In this video, you'll

learn about network options for Android and iOS, and you'll learn how to navigate the Bluetoo

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Configuring Email on Mobile Devices - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 3.2


-- Our mobile devices allow us to keep up with our inbox wherever we may travel. In this video, you'll learn about configuring email

accounts on iOS and Android devices.

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Mobile Device Security Best Practices - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 3.3


-- Our mobile devices are easily lost or left unattended, and we need the best possible security to protect our private information. In

this video, you'll learn about passcode locks, remote wipe functionality, remote backup, anti

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Comparing Tablets and Laptops - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 3.4


-- Tablet computing is quickly becoming the norm for mobile computing, but there are some significant differences between old-

school laptops and newer tablet devices. In this video, you'll learn about field serviceabl

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Mobile Device Synchronization - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 3.5


-- Our mobile devices not only need to be portable, but they also need to be synchronized with our inbox, calendars, and other

computing devices. In this video, you'll learn about these data types and the synchronization optio

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Troubleshooting Theory - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 4.1


-- A significant part of a technician's life is spent troubleshooting problems. In this video, you'll learn about the process of analyzing,

planning, and implementing solutions to technical issues.

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Troubleshooting Common Hardware Problems - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 4.2


-- When hardware fails, a number of messages and errors can occur during boot and in the operating system. In this video, you'll learn

how to troubleshoot lockups, boot problems, overheating, random reboots, and many ot

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Hardware Troubleshooting Tools - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 4.2


-- If you need to troubleshoot your computer, then you'll need the right tools for the job. In this video, you'll learn about multimeters,

power supply testers, loopback plugs, and POST test cards.

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Troubleshooting Hard Drives - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 4.3


-- Is your hard drive going bad? In this video, you'll learn some troubleshooting steps that you can use to help diagnose hard drive

problems.

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Hard Drive Troubleshooting Tools - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 4.3


-- If you're trying to recover a hard drive or some lost data, then you'll need the right tools. In this video, you'll learn about recovery

software, the chkdsk command, diskpart options, and more.

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Troubleshooting Video and Display Issues - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 4.4


-- Most of us have one (or more) video displays connected to our PC. In this video, you'll learn to troubleshoot blank screens, image

quality problems, and other video issues.

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Troubleshooting Networks - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 4.5


-- The network can be a challenge to troubleshoot, but there are some basic steps that can help with the process. In this video, you

learn about basic network troubleshooting, automatic IP addressing, IP conflicts, slow transfe

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Network Troubleshooting Tools - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 4.5


-- The process of troubleshooting the network may require additional tools to solve the problem. In this video, you'll learn about using

crimpers, cable testers, loopback plugs, punch-down tools, toner probes, and wireless loc

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Network Troubleshooting at the Command Line - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 4.5


-- A large portion of network troubleshooting can be done at the command line. In this video, you'll learn how to use the ping,

ipconfig, tracert, netstat, nbtstat, and net commands.

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Troubleshooting Operating Systems - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 4.6


-- Our operating systems can have problems, and when issues arise the resolution isn't always obvious. In this video, you'll learn how

to troubleshoot slow system performance, DLL management, compatibility errors, boot is

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Operating System Troubleshooting Tools - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 4.6


-- You need to have the right tools if you're planning to fix an operating system. In this video, you'll learn about automated system

recovery, system repair disks, pre-installation environments, msconfig, sfc, the Windows registr

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Troubleshooting Common Security Issues - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 4.7


-- Security problems can cause significant downtime and put all of your data at risk. In this video, you'll learn about browser security

issues, malware symptoms, virus hoaxes, and email security.

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Tools for Security Troubleshooting - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 4.7


-- If you are experiencing a security-related problem, then you're going to need the right tools to get your systems up and running

again. In this video, you'll learn about anti-virus software, the Windows Recovery Console and C

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Best Practices for Malware Removal - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 4.7


-- Malware has become a common occurrence on our home and business computers. In this video, you'll learn the best approaches for

identifying and eradicating malware from our PCs.

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Troubleshooting Laptop Issues - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 4.8


-- The small form factor and mobility of a laptop creates some unique technical support requirements. In this video, you'll learn about

troubleshooting LCD video, external monitor issues, input problems, power issues, and chal

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Laptop Disassembly Best Practices - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 4.8


-- Taking apart a laptop is very different than working on a desktop computer. In this video, you'll learn some of the best practices to

consider when working inside a laptop computer.

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Troubleshooting Printer Problems - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 4.9


-- We rely on our printers for some important business tasks, but these mechanical devices bring with them a number of potential

hardware and software issues. In this video, you'll learn about printer tests, bad output, final print

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Printer Troubleshooting Tools - CompTIA A+ 220-802: 4.9


-- If you're working on a printer repair, then you'll need the right tools for the job. In this video, you'll learn about laser printer

maintenance kits, toner vacuums, the best use of compressed air, and managing the Windows Print

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