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A+ certified at Last!
I Passed the OS today with a 831 Yea ha!!. I was sweating over it as most people seem to find it more difficult than the Hardware. I scored virtually the same 831 OS V 834 for Hardware. If anything i found the correct answer clearer cut with the OS exam than with Hardware. Nothing substitutes for hard study and plenty of…
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A+ Core Hardware Exam
I passed my A+ Core Hardware Exam on Friday November 21.
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Old or new test?
This is my first time posting on these forums. Great site. I have spent a lot of time reading others posts and looking at the many notes that can be found on this site. I am working as a PC tech/Network guy for a medical school in the Caribbean. I am leaving the job in a few weeks to move back to the US. I want to get a…
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Question about tests
I noticed alot of people on here passing their tests. I have never been good at passing tests since middle school. Didn't do well in college but graduated. went thru the military and didn't do well on those tests either. Now unemployed and plenty of time, no matter what I do, I can not pass either A+ hardware or OS. I…
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I am taking my exam tommorrow . need help
i am writing my OS exam tommorrow, just want to know if i am still doing the 2001 objective one. I know the new one will take effect on the 26 of november
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Passed both exams, now I'm certified!!!
I have now passed both the A+ exams, passing the OS on Wednesday and the Core a couple of weeks before. I found the hardware section relitivly easy but felt the OS exam was alot harder (it may have been just the luck of the draw with the questions). Anyway the main thing is I've passed and many thanks to this web site…
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A+ Hardware 2003
I've reading for A+hardware 2001 but is impossible to take the exam until 1st December ,when 2003 exam is already required.So...shall I take the chance?!I'm feeling like I'm 1st line on the front!:)Advices,please! I've took exam test from MeasureUP but I'm not sure how much test will help?Anyone know more about MeasureUp…
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hardware pass. onto os
Just a note to say a HUGE thanks to everyone on this site. This is the BEST site for information and help Onto the os!!
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We passed!
I passed my Core with a score of 768 2 weeks ago! Was alot eaiser than I thought it would be, no SCSI questions and 3 on "if the fan in the psu stops what do you do". I got my OS in 48 hours, anyone got some tips?
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Free A+ Practise Questions
This is my first time and I dont who to write to but I just started my A+ class and I need some help with it becuase I wnat to pass the test does anyone know of any site that I can go to get some practise tests or can someone be my firend by giving me ideas and tip and encouragements towards the A+ exams Please respond…
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Measure Up Practice Tests
Well, after 2 months of preparing, I'm scheduled to take the A+ Core this coming Monday. I've read and studied the Sybex text book, collected hundreds of pages of notes from various web sites, (lots of good ones from this site!!), taken all the available practice tests I could find, and lately have been working from the…
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cb6000 = A+ Certified
It was a great day for me. I succesfully completed the Operating Systems exam. I scored a 616/900. This one was more difficult, in my opinion, to be ready for.
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Passed A+ core
I am glad I found this site. Thanks all!
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Pointers on OS
I have passed my hardware part of the exam and about to take my OS part. Does anyone know of any main areas that I need to focus on? Thanks, Michael
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Link is not working
For the exact meaning of beep codes for AMI BIOSs click here and for Phoenix and Award click here. I received the following error page when I clicked on the link for the Phoenix POST codes: The page you requested could not be found on the server (404) It appears that you have stumbled upon a page that is not present on…
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passed OS linear Exams but ?
passing score 469 I got 509 and I am not very satisfy.I'm still have problem in OS and I would like to knows if it better to do the OS linear exams again or to find a job directly and get some experience. I already done A+Hard... and I'm now a A+Certified who don't knows do a RAID.Someone at the vue centre (i'm from…
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Passed!
Hello, I am fairly new to this forum. Anyhow, I took the two A+ exams yesterday and I was freaking out at first because the exam codes for them were 220-231 and 220-232 when I sat down on the testing computer. I was studying for the 200-221 and 222 all this time and when you see a different code number, you are bound to…
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Passed A+ Core
I passed the A+ Core today. My score was 900 In two weeks I go for the OS exam. It will be the 2003 objectives. Does anyone know how much different this is than the 2001 objectives : Thanks
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Wish Me Luck
I am taking the test tomorrow. I am already freaking out but I am trying to calm down. Ill give an update tomorrow.
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Passed! What now?
Hey guys. I has some problems getting my account activated, for some reason none of the emails would ever reach my inbox. Thankfully the webmaster took care of that for me. I passed my OS Technologies exam today with a score a 756. I passed the Core Hardware exam about 3 weeks ago with 900. So what next? I'm assuming…
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ATA Difference
Can anyone please tell me the difference between ATA 33 and ATA 66?? Thanks!
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buffered vs non buffered ram
can anyone explain to me what's the difference between these as simple as they can? also can u really compare RIMMS to DDR? Thanks
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cb6000 passes A+ Core today.
It wasn't so bad. I received a 771. Now, I need to prepare for the Operating System part.
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Copies of OS's for Studying
Hey, I was just wondering where everyone got copies of the various OS's to study with. I have a copy of win98 and win2k for my 2 computers, and my wife's laptop has winME installed on it, however we don't have an install CD for it, just the sony vaio recovery cd's. I'm planning on picking up an old system right away to…
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6. Which of the following are true concerning SCSI?
6. Which of the following are true concerning SCSI? a. You are able to connect up to 15 different devices to a single SCSI-2 host adapter. b. You are able to connect up to 7 different devices to a single SCSI-2 host adapter. c. Communication between SCSI devices and the host adapter always involves the CPU or the system…
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I need more practice exams for A+ OS.
Where else do you recommend getting practice exams for the OS? Just wondering. If you can't say, then I apologize. I plan to take the exam Wednesday.
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I passed!!!
Passed the A+ Core yesterday :D :D So happy! ;) score: 708 Just the OS now. Problem is I am gonna have to start studying the new objectives, do not think I'll be ready for it by the 25th. One little question, on this CompTIA report it says: In the event you have passed the A+ Core hardware exam, you shall be required to…
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UK Testing Centres - evenings &/or weekends??
Apologies if this has been discussed in an earlier thread Anybody know of any testing centres (Midlands or North West) where you can sit CompTIA exams either on a Saturday or in the evening? Cheers BobbyZ_UK
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Why is the passing score so low????
Why is the passing score so low when compared to other certifications i.e CCNA. Seems to be too low for the qualiification to have any real merit. This has probably already been discussed at an earlier date, but can anyone explain the 100-900 scaled score? For the record I sat both the hardware and OS exams today and…
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how is the a+ core test formatted?
I know it's linear now, but is it one question at a time? or is it all 80 questions given to you at once? Anyone's answer is appreciated. Thank you :o
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Got my A+ OS in less than 48 hours!
I passed my Core with 768 3 weeks ago. Im using specialized Solutions Training books and CDROMS. I scored 76% with a test sheet I downloaded, but when I tried the practice test on this site i got like 45%! Im now s****ing it, im weak on boot files mainly, I feel okish with the rest. Whats the top mark and the pass mark, im…
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Today is the Day
Well, I'm off to take my exams. I should be posting this afternoon that I am now A+ certified.
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A+ OS Linear: Who took the OS Linear..and...
Is the A+ OS part that much more difficult than the A+ Core? Just wondering. I may take the A+ OS as early as Wednesday. I want to pass it before Nov. 26th. Any advice, suggestions? :p
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A+ help
Please help me i failed the A+ OS test twice i need good questions to study from can anyone send me some please. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Network Confusion!!!! EEK!!
Right, got my core+ tommorow, now reading through http://www.techexams.net/technotes/basicnet.shtml and looking at the cat values for the ethernet cables for twisted pair, yours states different to Mike Meyers book: cat1 standard phone line cat2 up to 4Mbps cat3 up to 16Mbps cat4 up to 20Mbps cat5 up to 100Mbps Who is…
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I was not this nervous when I took that HardWare part of A+
Jesus, I think that I'm going to have a heart attack! I think its because they changed the number of questions. I take it tomorrow. It went from 30 to 80. Man what a freaking change. I'm already a system admin so I have the job thats not the point. Anyway in 24 hours I will be taking the test. I failed the whole A+ years…
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I passed OS, but could have done better.
I passed the Linear OS with an 865. I plassed the Core Hardware with a 900. I'm still quite pleased, but I think I could have done better.
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D-Day
After dragging this thing for way longer then it should have taken, I'm finally scheduling my exam. I've ordered my voucher from getcertified4less.com, and am going today to schedule both my A+ exams for this Saturday. So hopefully, I'll soon be updating my profile with my first cert.
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Practice test for Pocket PC
Hello, I just bought the All in One Book 5th Edition by Mike Meyers. Mainly because everyone on here talked highly of it. I was wondering if there is some Pocket PC software for studying the A+ exams. I've been looking on the web and can't seem to find any. I know about the Sybex book having flash cards, but I am looking…
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Be honest... did you guys fail?
A+!
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I passed the OS!!
Well, I've completed the last piece of the puzzle. I passed the OS exam with a score of 900. I passed the core exam about two weeks earlier. I thought the OS exam was very easy because I have had a lot of hands on.
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system crashes
I'm getting a little frustrated with my computer. I get a lot of crashes. Usually the logs or the messages themselves show a memory address such as 0x3902901 or something like that. I usually run 2000 but I formated and installed XP so I doubt it is a virus. I also did a memory checking software off of a boot disk and it…
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A+ Glossary (Core and O/S)
Total newbie here, and found this glossary very helpful and thought that it might help someone else. http://www.totalsem.com/files/glossary.pdf And I also wanted to say thanks to the makers/keepers of this site - it's been a great help to me.
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a+ exam update, july 2003
i got wind that comptia will soon be setting a date for when questions based on the 2003 objectives of the a+ exam will appear from another website and decided to check with comptia for the official word. this is the reply i received from tancy stanbery, 31 july 2003: "CompTIA has not released a launch date for the…
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Passed OS
I passed with a score of 772, a score of 469 considered passing. Use the net for your studies, i did not pay a dime to get materials to study with. A great site is pagesbydave http://www.pagesbydave.com/GEO/APLUSQUEST9.HTML http://www.pagesbydave.com/GEO/APLUSQUEST10.HTML :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D…
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Are There Display questions on the test
I have a question. I went to the comptia web site to see what the objectives for the A+ 2001 core test are but did not see anything on displays?? Is that material not on the test? Thanks
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links, updating, and searching
ok, theres soemthing wrong with my computer, and heres the problem. i cant open certain links. the links that open up other windows i can't open them. and i cant go to Start>Search>For Files or Folders... instead i have to open up folder and click search at the top of teh window. and it wont let me do a windows update. ill…
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Here is a way to remember the laser printing sequence
I came up with this the other day. I call it the house wife routine No offence meant to the ladies out there of course. Clean - Cleaning Condition - Cook Write - Wash Develop - Dry Transfer - Talk Fuse - Feed Hope this helps someone out there, it has helped me memorise the sequence that's for sure :)
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how do compTIA grade the paper
i passed my hardware test today with a score of 900 :D but i did get some questions wrong does anyone know how comptia score the paper as im confussed but happy
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PASSED OST
Im now A+ certified, got 801 on core(adaptive) and got 840 today on my OST, I'd like to thank this site and many others that got me through my A+(took me 4 months but i got there in the end), also a special thanks too the webmaster for the excellent tech notes and practice exams(hehe i sound like i just won an oscar or…
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I passed the test yesterday!
Hi everyone. I passed A+ OS yesterday. My score was 780 of 900. :) I passed Hardware Core 900 of 900 on 13/Oct. I only had 9days for preparing A+ OS.... Well... I wanted to have more time for preparing actually, but I should go to overseas for work from next week for 3weeks. I didn't have choice. My main problem for these…
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I passed the test today!
:D Hi everyone! I passed A+ Core Hardware test today! I'm so excited. My score was 900 but I was sure I made some mistakes.... I took around 45min to finish the test. I have no idea how CompTIA calculate the score??? Anyway English is not my native language, so I was worried. I'll have A+ OS test next week sometime.…
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Just passed the OS Linear exam version today
I didn't study much accept going through some practices exam from this site + others. Thanks so much! Beware: they add the Windows XP in the exam. Ask alot of questions on Win 9x, 2000. Good luck you guys!
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Hooray! I passed today!
I'm so happy right now. I just passed the A+ Core with a score of 900. I want to thank this site and all the people who run it and post questions and answers. It helped alot. For those wondering what helped me pass, I will say that the examdrill questions from www.examdrill.com were the questions that were most similar to…
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Memory map....
Does anyone have an easy way of remembering this memory map thing...conventional....upper..... its just all gibberish to me..thanks
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Somthing you should know before takin the A+ hardware
Could Everyone Cut Wood Down Then Fall? Cleaning...Erasing...Conditioning...Writing...Developing..Trasfering..Fusing Thats the acronym at the top and process of a laser printer at the bottom...I had about 10 questions about printers and about 6 of them were about laser printers...
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A+ cert question
i passed the core in august and just recently i passed the os, but i then noticed that the core number was JK0-221 and the OS was 220-222, and i was just wondering if i took the wrong test or something
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Can you help?
Hi Everyone, I'm posting this for someone else. As far as I can gather this person has re-installed win98 on their computer but can only get 16 bit colour (not sure what he had before he installed it) he now wants to know how he can get more bits. He seems to think if he installs win98 again with another product key that…
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Compaq 5170 help !!
Dear All I am troubleshooting a clients pc and I am running into some issues. I need your help. Compaq 5170 specs: Processor Type Intel Pentium II 350 MHz Installed Memory 256 MB (SDRAM) Hard Drive 10 GB DMA/ATA-33 (Ultra) PCI Fast Ethernet DEC 21143-based Adapter Operating System Microsoft Windows 98 4.10.1998 Here's some…
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Great forum.
Hi all, just wanted to say how nice it is to finally find a study forum worth visiting. I am in the process of getting ready for the A+ exams and I can see this site will be a big help. Hope to talk to you guys very soon :D
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HARD DRIVE info for A+??
I am currently reading the mike meyers all in one A+ cert book. I just finished reading the LONG chapter on hard drives. For the CORE part of the test do I need to know about partitioning or do I need to just study the hardware aspects of the hard drive for the core test? I noticed that even the tech notes on this site put…
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A+ core; Passed it today!!
Got a score of 900 :P I really wanted to do good for personal reasons, since they dropped the pass mark down to 467 it means more to me. Lots of study time, tech notes from here, practice tests from here and other sites.
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New Tech Notes?
Is there any way that you could get some tech notes on DOS? I really dont know if they will have very many questions on it..its just thats about the only thing I don't really feel comfortable about. Thanks
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I'm confused
I would like to know if A+ could be considered as a DIPLOMA?
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Where are backup registry files stored in win98?
For the life of me I can't find user.da0 or system.da0 anywhere in the \windows\ directory. I did a dir *.da0 /s /a:h /a:s and I did the regular graphical search for the whole hard drive. I made sure to check for hidden files and system files too. I've also read from one of my study guides that the *.da0 files are a myth…
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linear format
hi everyone i have the Core exam on Tuesday .. what is about linear format qustions.. i don't have any idia.?
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A+ Voucher Question
I am ready to take my A+ core test but before I do that I have a question about vouchers. I registered an account with Pearson VUE and I am ready to make a payment for the Core test. Does anyone have any info on what I need to do to take the test at a discounted price. I have heard ppl talk about vouchers but I am not…
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Question
A lot of study guides ask questions like "Which of the following is such and such. " However, some specify to choose more than one answer and some don't. On the real exam, does it tell you to specify all that apply if there is more than one answer? Thanks, jt
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I passed I am now A+ certified
I aced the test. It was so easy probably because I got a lot of 2k questions and thats what I use as my OS. I scored a 876 out of 900. My core test was 935 out of 1300 I wonder if I should list these scores on a resume. Anyways I couldnt have done either test with out this site. Thank you so much everyone.
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Newbie to COMPTIA Certs - Q's
Hi folks, I'm new to COMPTIA certification and was wondering if you could answer a few of my Q's I am hoping to do A+ and Network+ to count towards an eventual MCSA 1)On the A+ side does the actual A+ qualification consist of 2 seperate exams? ie do you have to do both hardware and OS exams before you become A+ qualified?…
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I need Serious Help....
Ok i came home form college today and switched my computer on as usual, but when i type my user name and password to login it froze as soon as i pressed enter at my desktop backround(no icons, no start menu), I restarted a few times and got the same problem. I then went into safe mode to see if i could load the windows…
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question about CCDA exam
does the actual CCDA exam tell you how many to choose? I got the Boson practice questions and they seem to be pretty good but they tell you how many to choose or choose all that apply or choose 1. Just wondering if the actual exam does the same.
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good sites for a+?
Hey, I was just curious, any good suggestions on sites to go to to take practice exams for both parts of the A+? I'm not too worried about it, but I figured the more practice the better. If anyone can help out, that'd be great. Thanks
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Passed 220-231 Core HW
Passed 220-231 Core HW with a score of 900. A score 467 is consider by comptia to be passing. :D The test took me about 10-15 Mins. If your are looking for good exam prep goto http://www.pagesbydave.com/GEO/APLUSQUESTINTRO.HTML Download as much free trial and demo A+ test prep software you can get your hands on.
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Basic to Dynamic...and back
Sorry if I am addressing this question in the wrong form...but when you convert a Basic drive using NTFS to Dynamic is there any way to convert it back without loosing any data?
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Passed the Hardware test today, do I have to pass OS before
Hi I passed the hardware test today witha score of 673. I have a question though, do I have to pass OS test before they switch over to the new 2003 objectives? I took test 220-231. As for the test I thought it was of average difficulty. There were ALOT of questions about printers (especially laser printers) that I had no…
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i need ur help
hi everyone i have the core exam next week. and i m looking after this free book but i couldn't find it ... pls help me to find a website where i can download from. ExamWise For A+ Core Hardware Exam 220-221 [E-Book]
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i passed A+ core 4 days ago
i passed A+ core 4 days ago now on to A+ Os what salary can i suspect being A+ certified in detroit, michigan
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A+ OS exam
Upon registering for the A+ OS exam I noticed Prometric gave me a choice, 220-232 or 220-222 will I get certified taking either tests or will I need to take the linear one??
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Best way to prepare for A+---Does one need a class?
Hi all. It's hard to get accurate information out there if one is starting out in the IT world. I'd like to embark on a career as a Network Analyst, recognizing that it will take a combination of experience and certifications to probably do well. I tried a course at Chubb Institute that seemed like an awful lot of padding…
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dual boot
I have a gateway laptop running window ME w/ 128 mb ram. when i boot it up, it boots straight into DOS How can i fix this. the drive has not been reformatted or partitioned.all original os files are there under dos but i can't boot into WINDOWS ME help!
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Passed A+
Passed my A+ today. Can't wait to get the certificate!!!! Now its on to Network +. Are Certifications the key to a better paying job? I was reading all about that "IT Field Sucks" forum and its depressing!
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2003 objectives
from what I understand until november 23rd the test is still for 2001 but their will be questions about 2003 that wont count? Is that right and how would that work?
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Making your Own Lan at Home---How??
I've been getting GREAT advice on this forum. I feel like the tuition I save from NOT going to CHubb or New Horizons should be divided up for all the members.... Anyway..... There seems to be some consensus that if one self-studies, building one's own LAN at home is the way to go. I have NO CLUE here what this entails or…
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Just passed OS today, I AM NOW CERTIFIED!!!
:D :D :D I did my OS today, shocked there was so much questions on DOS and WIn95. BUT, the least - I passed and now I AM CERTIFIED!!! I can't wait for my certificate.... NOW, on to Network +. Just picked Network+ Deluxe Edition by SYBEX, can anybody tell me is this book good. I heard it is a very good book, is that true?…
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Noob Has A question
I just started reading the Michael Meyers, 4TH Ed All In One A+ cert book. I feel overwhelmed because I have read through the first two chapters, and it seems like there is so much information to take in. I'm not sure what concepts and facts I should really concentrate on for the test and what facts are just there for…
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Passed A+ Hardware Today
Hey all.. i am so happy today.. i passed the core hardware part of the A+ exam.. i am very greatful to everyone that provided me with the information that i needed to take the test.. thanx again.. i will recommend this site to everyone i know who is gonna take these tests in the future. its a gr8 way to learn.. now its…
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Not sure which OS to use: advice appreciated!
Thanks for looking! I've just started to study for my A+ certification and have coincidentally reformatted my puter. If i'm going to prepare for the newest exams, I'm wondering which versions of Windows I should load/use on my computer (using Dual boot with Boot Magic, which I think only allows two OS's to choose from, but…
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Back from the Dead
Just letting you know that I have returned after a long (seems long) break. I passed the A+ Hardware portion and I am now working on the OS part. Did I miss anything? Should I take my OS before November? Do cows really have 4 chambers in their stomachs. Enquiring minds need to know.
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A+ in the Mail
My A+ came in today. It took about four weeks to get it. It came with a card, certification, letter and membership information.
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AGP Texture Acceleration not available. Help!
When i run dxdiag and check under the display tab, the AGP texture acceleration is not available and so i cannot enable it. Is there any way i can enable it? I have been unable to play most 3d games, is this the cause?
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Passed A+ os and Hardware
Hi to you all, Just passed my A+ os today and i'm totally made up....... :P . I passed with a score of 599 and the hardware exam i took 2 weeks prior i got 559. Average scores but i passed..... I would like to thank you all for the great site that is running because i got loads of help through studying and questions and i…
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Guide to Hardware Question
: Whats the answer to the following question? What is the cluster size for a 1.5-GB partition using FAT16? Using FAT 32? Thanking you in advance. Ms.x
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NEW A+ OS?????
hay whats up people, i heard that there is a new test of 80 questions for the comp tia exam on the os?? if any one knows about this, can u write back and tell me what more or less to study with, like the total seminars, test king, transenders????
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autoexec.bat and...
Hello guys, I did asked this question before and I tried to make a search on this site but no success. Is anyone could help me to understand in simply english a little description of: IO.SYS CONFIG.SYS AUTOEXEC.BAT COMMAND.COM SYSTEM.INI BOOT.INI I have been trying to read about those, but it's always a very technical…
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Exam
Hi to you all....... :) I'm going to take my A+ exam (hardware) on monday and i'm totally cr**ing myself on what to expect . has anyone taken the exams on the new linear format, and is their any new questions that i have got to look out for or is it basically the same. i've seem to have studied for ever but i just don't…
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how to fdisk
Hello guys I am new to this part, I am trying to work on an old system and install windows 98 SE. I can successfully boot from the CDROM and then I want to create 2 partition. when I chosen the option with CDROM support, it brought be in a dos environment. Then I typed FDISK and also I tried FDISK/S and it told me that it…
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Clock Mulitiplers
What is the formula to figuring out what the clock multipler of a cpu is?
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just passes os in new linear format
Hello every body , i just passed the new linear format A+ OS test. It was supposed to be the 2001 objective but about a quarter of the exam was XP question. it took me 25 min to do the test (90mins given) and i got a pass mark of 772. it had 80 questions and i didnt think it was going to end as your asked 1 question at i…
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what to do if machine hangs at BIOS?
hi everyone, i have a pentium 400 celeron old machine and i am trying to change the boot sequence and when i change it and go to save the settings it hangs and i have to switch it off at the wall. How do i stop this from happening as the HDD is new with no operating system on or no partition yet. The machine was OEM from…