1. Week:#14 Windows Recovery
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2. Lesson 22: Configuring System Recovery
MOAC : Configuring Windows 8.1

3. Overview Exam Objective 7.2: Configure system recovery
Configure a recovery drive
Configure system restore
Perform a driver rollback
Perform a refresh or recycle
Configure restore points
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4. Performing System Recovery of Windows 8.1
Lesson 22: Configuring System Recovery Options
Performing System Recovery of Windows 8.1
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5. Creating a Windows 8.1 Recovery Drive
In the event that a fault occurs in Windows 8.1 that prevents the system from booting, it is still possible to start the computer and access the recovery tools in the Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE).
However, to do this, you must create a Windows 8.1 recovery drive before the problem occurs.
To create a recovery drive in Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, you can use either a writable optical disk or a USB flash drive.
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6. Creating a Windows 8.1 Recovery Drive
The Recovery control panel
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7. Creating a Windows 8.1 Recovery Drive
The Select the USB flash drive page
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8. Using System Restore
Windows 8.1 System restore is a recovery option for your computer that saves information about your drives, registry settings, programs, and files in the form of restore points.
You use the restore points to return these items to an earlier state without impacting your personal files.
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9. Create a System Restore Point
Setting Disk Space Usage
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10. Perform a System Restore
Selecting a Restore Point
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11. Performing a Complete Restore
If you experience a crash of your Windows 8.1 system and your hard drive is no longer functional, you can perform a complete restore from a system image you have prepared previously.
To prepare for a complete restore, you will need to create a system image of your computer. The system image is an exact copy of the drives required for Windows to run.
When you restore from an image, it is a complete restore; therefore, you can not choose individual items.
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12. Create a System Image The Where do you want to save the backup? page
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13. Perform a Complete System Restore
The Choose an option screen
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14. Perform a Complete System Restore
The Advanced options screen
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15. Perform a Complete System Restore
The Re-image Your Computer Wizard
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16. Driver Rollbacks
Driver roll back is a recovery feature in Windows 8.1 that will let you reinstall the last device driver that was functioning.
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17. Roll Back a Driver
The Device Manager window
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18. PC Reset
A PC Reset is used when you need to return your PC back to the original state it was in when you purchased it or first set it up. This will remove any custom settings you have made, erase your personal data and remove traditional as well
as Windows apps from the computer. This is basically a full reinstall of the Windows 8 operating system minus the need to answer the setup questions.
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19. Perform a PC Reset
The Reset your PC screen
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20. PC Refresh
If you want to take a less intrusive approach, you would perform a PC Refresh.
A PC Refresh allows you to keep your personal data, your Windows Store apps, and basic settings (mapped drives, drive letter assignments), personalization settings, BitLocker or BitLocker to Go and wireless settings.
A PC Refresh does not keep your PC settings, file associations, firewall settings, display settings or traditional applications.
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21. Perform a PC Refresh
The Refresh your PC screen
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22. Perform a PC Refresh
The Apps removed while refreshing your PC home page
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23. Lesson Summary
Windows 8.1 system restore is a recovery option that that saves information about your drives, registry settings, programs and files in the form of restore points. Windows creates these restore points automatically every 7 days but you can create them manually as well.
To perform a complete system restore, you will need to create a system image. The system image is an exact copy of the drives required to run Windows 8.1.
When installing a device driver for a new piece of hardware, you have the option to perform a Driver Roll back. This reinstalls the last device driver that was functioning.
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24. Lesson Summary
A PC Reset returns your PC back to the original state it was in when you purchased it. This removes any custom settings, erases your personal data and removes Windows and desktop apps from the computer.
A PC Refresh is less destructive compared to a PC Reset. It enables you to retain your personal data, Windows Store apps, basic settings, custom personalization settings, your BitLocker, and wireless settings.
Recimg.exe can be used to capture an image of your PC after you have installed Windows and desktop applications and customized the system to your liking. The image is placed in a folder you specify and the next time you run a PC Refresh, the system uses the image and retains your settings and desktop apps.
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25. Assessment Week#14

26. By default, how often will Windows 8.1 create a restore point?
a. Created on a monthly basis. b. Created on a daily basis c. Windows 8.1 creates them every 7 days if one has not been created during that time period. d. Windows 8.1 creates them every 3 days if one has not been created during that time period.
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27. Answer c
Explanation: Windows 8.1, by default, automatically creates restore points every seven days if you have not created one during that time period. You can also create restore points manually anytime you choose
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28. What organization is responsible for the testing and verification of compatibility, reliability, and functionality of drivers for hardware devices?
a. Windows Driver Verifier b. Windows Hardware Quality Labs c. Microsoft Hardware Quality Labs d. Microsoft Driver Validator
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29. Answer b
Explanation: Tests conducted by the Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) are designed to ensure that your system maintains stability when device drivers are installed. Testing and verification is performed for compatibility, reliability, and functionality with Windows 8.1.
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30. Startup failures that occur before the progress bar appears are typically caused which of the following problems? (Choose all that apply)
a. Hardware faults b. Missing startup files c. Data corruption d. Applications running from the Startup group
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31. Answer
a, b, c
Explanation: Startup failures that occur before the progress bar appears are typically caused by one of the following problems:
Incorrect BIOS Settings
Hardware faults
Missing startup files
Data corruption
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32. When a startup failure occurs before the logon user interface appears, the problem could be hardware-related, but it is most likely due to an issue with one of the drivers or services that the kernel is attempting to load. To locate the offending driver or service, you must first attempt to get the computer started by using what?
a. The Windows 8.1 installation media b. Safe Mode c. A restore point d. File Recovery
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33. Answer b
Explanation: To locate the offending driver or service, you must first attempt to get the computer started by using the Safe Mode. Then you can examine the event logs, enable the boot log, and run the System Information tool to gather information on what is affecting the startup sequence. Finally, use Device Manager or the Services console to disable the offending drivers or services. Once you are able to get the computer started in normal node, you can begin to examine the problematic driver or service, perhaps replacing them with an updated version or rolling back to a previous one.
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34. a. PC Refresh b. PC Reset c. recimg.exe d. System Restore
Which Windows 8.1 recovery option is very safe and where the computer will be set back to its original state after the recovery completes?
a. PC Refresh b. PC Reset c. recimg.exe d. System Restore
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35. Answer b
Explanation: The PC Reset option removes everything on the computer’s hard drive and reinstalls Windows in a clean state.
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36. Which of the following items does a PC Refresh not retain?
a. Your personal data b. Windows Store apps c. Windows Firewall settings d. Drive letter assignments
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37. Answer c
Explanation: PC Refresh does not preserve your PC settings, display settings, Windows firewall settings, or traditional desktop applications that were installed from a disc or a website.
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38. What limitation should you be aware of when you go to restore from a system image?
a. You cannot restore user data b. You cannot choose what is restored c. You cannot restore applications d. You cannot restore system settings
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39. Answer b
Explanation: The system image is an exact copy of the drives required for Windows to run. This includes the Windows 8.1 operating system, system settings, programs and files. When you restore from an image, it is a complete restore; therefore, you will not be able to choose individual items.
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40. When creating a system image, what additional step must you complete at that time if you do not have access to your Windows 8.1 installation disc?
a. Purchase a license for Windows 8.1 b. Record the product key for your installation of Windows 8.1 c. Create a bootable USB drive d. Create a system restore disc
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41. Answer d
Explanation: A system restore disc is not required if you have access to a Windows 8.1 installation disc. If you do not have one available, you will need to create the disc at the same time as you create the system image.
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42. How do you create a USB recovery drive?
a. Open the Control Panel and then click System Recovery. b. Search for recovery drive and then click Create a recovery drive. c. Open the Windows Store and then click Generate a recovery drive. d. Right-click the drive letter for a USB device and choose Create a recovery drive.
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43. Answer b
Explanation: If you run into problems with your PC, a USB recovery drive can help you troubleshoot and fix those problems, even if your PC won't start. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and then tap Search. Type recovery drive in the search box and then tap or click Create a recovery drive.
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44. Homework Week#14 Do the knowledge Assessment on pages 530 – 533
Read Chapter 22
Do the knowledge Assessment on pages 530 – 533
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Our next quiz will be on Chapters and will be on Nov 26
Final Exam is on December 10
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