CREATING A RESTORE POINT PRIOR TO INSTALLING A NEW APPLICATION ENABLESYOU TO RESTORE THE SYSTEM’S CONFIGURATION IF THE NEW APPLICATION CAUSES PROBLEMS
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Correct Answers: C
A. Incorrect:
Creating a restore point prior to installing a new application enables
you to restore the system’s configuration if the new application causes problems.
However, Windows XP creates a Restore Point automatically when you launch a
Setup application.
B. Incorrect:
Use the Last Known Good Configuration only if the system becomes
unbootable. It might be a useful tool if the new application stops your system from
starting successfully, but it must not be used prior to installing an application.
C. Correct:
The Backup Utility enables you to back up all files and configuration
settings to removable media. Having a valid backup allows a Windows XP Profes-
sional system to be completely rebuilt in the event of a complete failure. Always
create a backup of a system before installing a potentially troublesome applica-
tion.
D. Incorrect:
Safe mode is a valuable tool for repairing a system that is having prob-
lems booting. Use it only after the system has failed, however.
E. Incorrect:
The Recovery Console can salvage systems that are otherwise com-
pletely unbootable. Do not use it prior to installing an application, however,
because it does not facilitate backing up files or configurations.