11.7.3.2 Lab – Troubleshoot Operating System Problems Answers Full 100% 2023 2024

This is Cisco 11.7.3.2 Lab – Troubleshoot Operating System Problems Answers Full 100% 2023 2024 for Cisco ITE v8, IT Essentials 7.02, and ITE 8.01.

   IT Essentials 8 & ITE 7.02   
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Final Exam Answers Ch 10 - 14
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IT Essentials 8 & ITE 7.02 - Chapter 11
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Checkpoint Exam #4 (Chapters 10 – 11) Answers Online Test
IT Essentials 8 & ITE 7.02 - Lab Answers
11.1.2.10 Lab – Explore the Windows Desktop Answers
11.1.3.4 Lab – Work with Task Manager Answers
11.1.4.11 Lab – Working with File Explorer Answers
11.2.1.5 Lab – Explore Control Panel Categories Answers
11.2.2.3 Lab – User Accounts Answers
11.2.3.5 Lab – Configure Browser Settings Answers
11.2.5.8 Lab – Manage Virtual Memory Answers
11.2.6.2 Lab – Use Device Manager Answers
11.2.7.4 Lab – Region and Language Options Answers
11.3.1.11 Lab – Monitor and Manage System Resources Answers
11.3.2.7 Lab – System Utilities Answers
11.3.2.8 Lab – Manage System Files Answers
11.3.3.8 Lab – Hard Drive Maintenance Answers
11.3.4.6 Lab – Install Third-Party Software Answers
11.4.1.5 Lab – Work in the Windows Command Shell Answers
11.4.2.7 Lab – File System Commands Answers
11.4.3.2 Lab – Disk CLI Commands Answers
11.4.4.2 Lab – Task and System CLI Commands Answers
11.4.5.3 Lab – Other Useful Commands Answers
11.5.2.4 Lab – Share Resources Answers
11.5.4.2 Lab – Connect and Test the Wireless Connection Answers
11.5.6.2 Lab – Windows Remote Desktop and Assistance Answers
11.6.1.2 Lab – Manage the Startup Folder Answers
11.6.1.5 Lab – Schedule a Task Using the GUI and the Command Line Answers
11.6.2.4 Lab – System Restore and Hard Drive Backup Answers
11.7.3.2 Lab – Troubleshoot Operating System Problems Answers
IT Essentials 8 & ITE 7.02 - Packet Tracer Answers & Solution
11.5.5.3 Packet Tracer – Use Telnet and SSH Answers

 

Lab – Troubleshoot Operating System Problems (Answers Version)

Answers Note: Red font color or gray highlights indicate text that appears in the Answers copy only.

Introduction

In this lab, you will diagnose the cause of various operating system problems and solve them.

Recommended Equipment

  • A computer with Windows installed
  • Windows installation media

Scenario

You must solve operating system problems for a customer. Make sure you document and solve the problems, and then document the solutions.

There are several possible errors. Follow through the lab, solving one problem at a time until you can successfully start the computer, the desktop contains the appropriate open programs, and the display is set to the native resolution or the resolution given to you by your Answers.

Lab Setup

Note: Set up a computer with one or more of the problems in the list below

List of Problems:

1)      The computer will not boot.

2)      The display resolution is not correct for the monitor.

3)      Change mouse to left-handed setting.

4)      Increase or decrease mouse speeds or keyboard repeat speeds.

5)      Change keyboard input language settings to a different language.

6)      Provide student with incorrect standard user account information. However, provide correct information for an account with administrative privileges.

Note: Students may not solve problems in the same order shown in the Answers document. Students might notice more than one problem at a time while troubleshooting. Remind students to correct and document one problem at a time.

Problem 1:  Unable to boot into Windows

Delete bootmgr from the 100MB System Reserved partition:

To delete the file bootmgr, you must assign a drive letter to the 100MB System Reserved partition, unhide the file, take ownership of the file, and change the permission settings of the file.

  1. Assign a drive letter to the 100MB System Reserved partition. Start > select Control Panel > select Administrative Tools > click Computer Management > click Disk Management > right-click the System Reserved partition > click Change Drive Letter and Paths > click Add > assign a letter to the System Reserved partition, use the letter S for example > click OK. Close the Computer Management window.
  2. Click Start > Control Panel > click File Explorer Options or Folder Options > Click View tab. Select the radio button Show hidden files, folders, and drives.
  3. Uncheck the box next to Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and then click Yes when prompted with the Warning window.
  4. Click OK to accept all changes and close the File Explorer Options or Folder Options window.
  5. Navigate to the System Reserved (S:) window so it is active. Right-click bootmgr > Properties.
  6. Select the Security tab > Advanced.
  7. In Windows 10 and 8.1, click Change. Enter the user you are logged on as > Click OK > Click OK.

In Windows 7, select the Owner tab > Edit. Select the user you are logged on as > Click OK > Click OK.

  1. Click OK to close all open windows.
  2. Navigate to System Reserved (S:) window. Right-click bootmgr > select Properties > Security tab > Edit.
  3. Select the user you are logged on as > click in the Full control box > OK > OK.
  4. Right-click bootmgr > select Delete. Click Yes if prompted.
  5. Restart the computer.

Restore bootmgr in Windows 7

Start the computer with the Windows installation media and run the Startup Repair to replace missing startup files.

  1. Insert the Windows installation media in the optical drive and restart the computer.
  1. Make sure that the optical drive is set as the first boot device.
  2. Press any key when you are asked to Press any key to boot from CD or DVD.
  3. Click Next at the Install Windows window.
  4. Click Repair your computer.
  5. Select the operating system you wish to repair in the System Recovery Options and click Next.
  6. Click Startup Repair.
  7. Click Finish when the Restart your computer to complete the repairs window appears.
  8. The computer should now successfully boot to Windows 7.

Restore bootmgr in Windows 8

  1. Start the computer and press F8 to access the boot options. Alternatively, open the Settings charm and click the Power button. Hold the Shift key and click Restart.

Note: If the Windows installation media is available, insert the installation media in the optical drive and restart the computer. Make sure that the optical drive is set as the first boot device. Press any key when you are asked to Press any key to boot from CD or DVD. Click Next at the Install Windows window. Click Repair your computer.

  1. Click Troubleshoot.
  2. Click Advanced options.
  3. Click Startup Repair in Windows 10 and 8.1. In Windows 8.0, select Automatic Repair.
  4. Select the target operating system.
  5. When prompted, choose the account to repair and enter the password.
  6. The computer should now successfully boot to Windows 8.

Problem 2:  Undesired display resolution

Decrease the resolution of the monitor to the lowest possible setting in the list of available resolutions.

  1. Right-click the desktop and select Display Settings or Screen resolution.
  2. Decrease the screen resolution to the lowest possible setting.
  3. Click OK > Keep changes.
  4. Close the Personalization window.

Restore the desired screen resolution:

  1. Right-click the desktop and select Screen resolution.
  1. Increase the screen resolution to the native resolution or the original resolution of your monitor and click OK > Keep changes.

Problem 3:  Left-handed mouse settings

In the Control Panel, select Mouse > select Switch primary and secondary button settings.

Problem 4:  Keyboard or mouse speed settings

In the Control Panel, select Mouse or Keyboard. Decrease mouse motion speeds or decrease keyboard repeat rate.

Problem 5:  Keyboard language

Windows 10: In the Control Panel, select Region. Click Add a language > select the desired language. Verify the desired language is displayed in the drop-down list. Restart the PC or sign out and log back in. Depending on the chosen language, the keyboard and display language may behave differently.

Windows 8.1: In the Control Panel, select Language. Click Add a language > select the desired language > click OK. From the task bar, select the keyboard for the desired language.

Windows 7: In the Control Panel, select Region and Language. Select Keyboards and Languages tab > Change keyboards. Select a different language and apply a different language for the keyboard to use.

Problem 6:  Incorrect standard user account information

In the Control Panel, select User Accounts. Create a normal user account with a password. Provide the student with an incorrect password.

Instructions

Step 1:  Start the computer.

  1. Start the computer.

Question:

Does the computer boot properly?

Answers may vary.

  1. If the computer started Windows, log on to the computer using a Standard User account provided by your Answers.

Question:

Were you able to log in?

Answers may vary.

If you are unable to log in, log in as an administrator and change the credentials of the standard user.

Step 2:  Troubleshoot the operating system problems.

  1. If the computer did not start Windows, troubleshoot the operating system until the computer successfully boots. Because all hardware is correctly connected, you do not need to troubleshoot hardware in this lab.
  1. If the operating system is missing the required files to boot the computer, you can replace these files by booting the computer with the Windows installation media, or the F8 key. Use the Startup Repair option to replace any missing files.

Questions:

  1. Is the mouse working properly?

Answers may vary.

If the mouse is not working properly, modify the mouse settings so that it works correctly.

  1. Is the keyboard working properly?

Answers may vary.

If the keyboard is not working properly, modify the keyboard settings so that it works correctly.

  1. Is the resolution of the screen the native resolution or the resolution chosen by your Answers?

Answers may vary.

If the screen resolution is not native or the resolution chosen by your Answers, configure Windows to display the desktop at the native resolution of the monitor or the resolution chosen by your Answers.

  1. What problems did you find?

1)      Answers may vary, for example: The computer does not boot.

2)      Answers may vary, for example: The display settings are not optimized for the monitor.

3)      Answers may vary, for example: The mouse does not function properly.

4)      Answers may vary, for example: The mouse or keyboard is overreactive.

5)      Answers may vary, for example: When typing, letters for a different language are shown.

6)      Answers may vary, for example: Cannot logon as a normal user.

  1. What steps did you take to determine the problems?

1)      Turn the computer on.

2)      After logging in, the desktop items are very large.

3)      Used the mouse.

4)      Used the mouse or keyboard for a few tasks.

5)      Typed text.

6)      Tried to login as a standard user.

  1. What is causing the problems?

1)      Bootmgr is missing from the root directory of the C: drive.

2)      The display settings have been changed to lower settings.

3)      Incorrect mouse settings.

4)      Incorrect mouse or keyboard settings.

5)      Keyboard input language settings are set to a different language.

6)      Incorrect standard user credentials.

  1. List the steps taken to fix the problems.

1)      Start the computer with the Windows 7 or Vista installation media and run the Startup Repair to replace missing startup files. For Windows 8, use F8 to reach the Startup Repair menu.

2)      Change the display settings to the native resolution of the monitor or the resolution chosen by your Answers.

3)      Change the mouse settings to righthanded.

4)      Decreased the mouse or keyboard speeds.

5)      In Windows 10, open Region. Reset the default language to the proper language and restart the computer or sign out and log back in. In Windows 8.1 and 7, open Region and Language window. Reset the default input language to the proper language and saved the settings. Removed other languages not wanted.

6)      Logged on as an administrator, reset the user password, and then logged back on as the user.

   IT Essentials 8 & ITE 7.02   
Final Exam Answers Ch 1 - 9
Final Exam Answers Ch 10 - 14
Final Exam Composite Answers Ch 1 - 14
IT Essentials 8 & ITE 7.02 - Chapter 11
Chapter 11 Exam Answers Online Test
Chapter 11 Quiz Answers Online Test
IT Essentials 8 & ITE 7.02 - Chapter 12
Chapter 12 Exam Answers Online Test
Chapter 12 Quiz Answers Online Test
Checkpoint Exam #4 (Chapters 10 – 11) Answers Online Test
IT Essentials 8 & ITE 7.02 - Lab Answers
11.1.2.10 Lab – Explore the Windows Desktop Answers
11.1.3.4 Lab – Work with Task Manager Answers
11.1.4.11 Lab – Working with File Explorer Answers
11.2.1.5 Lab – Explore Control Panel Categories Answers
11.2.2.3 Lab – User Accounts Answers
11.2.3.5 Lab – Configure Browser Settings Answers
11.2.5.8 Lab – Manage Virtual Memory Answers
11.2.6.2 Lab – Use Device Manager Answers
11.2.7.4 Lab – Region and Language Options Answers
11.3.1.11 Lab – Monitor and Manage System Resources Answers
11.3.2.7 Lab – System Utilities Answers
11.3.2.8 Lab – Manage System Files Answers
11.3.3.8 Lab – Hard Drive Maintenance Answers
11.3.4.6 Lab – Install Third-Party Software Answers
11.4.1.5 Lab – Work in the Windows Command Shell Answers
11.4.2.7 Lab – File System Commands Answers
11.4.3.2 Lab – Disk CLI Commands Answers
11.4.4.2 Lab – Task and System CLI Commands Answers
11.4.5.3 Lab – Other Useful Commands Answers
11.5.2.4 Lab – Share Resources Answers
11.5.4.2 Lab – Connect and Test the Wireless Connection Answers
11.5.6.2 Lab – Windows Remote Desktop and Assistance Answers
11.6.1.2 Lab – Manage the Startup Folder Answers
11.6.1.5 Lab – Schedule a Task Using the GUI and the Command Line Answers
11.6.2.4 Lab – System Restore and Hard Drive Backup Answers
11.7.3.2 Lab – Troubleshoot Operating System Problems Answers
IT Essentials 8 & ITE 7.02 - Packet Tracer Answers & Solution
11.5.5.3 Packet Tracer – Use Telnet and SSH Answers