Thursday, November 29, 2007

Operating Systems: Checking for compatability prior to upgrades

What tool allows you to check your system for compatibility prior to installing Windows XP?
1. Disk Cleanup
2. >>Upgrade Advisor
3. MSCONFIG
4. Windows Update

Explanation : Before you attempt to upgrade a system to Windows XP, you should insert the Windows XP installation CD and run the Upgrade Advisor by clicking Check System Compatibility. The upgrade advisor examines your hardware and reports on what shortcomings it finds, if any.

You cannot use Windows Update to check for compatibility before upgrading to Windows XP. Windows Update allows users to download and install updates and security fixes for Windows.

You cannot use Disk Cleanup to check for compatibility before upgrading to Windows XP. You use Disk Cleanup to remove unnecessary files, empty the Recycle Bin, and restore disk space.

You cannot use MSCONFIG to check for compatibility before upgrading to Windows XP. MSCONFIG allows you to specify which programs and services you want to run at startup.
Objective: Operating Systems