Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Guide to 802 Managing and Troubleshooting PCs, Fourth Edition (Exam 220-802)

Essential Skills for a Successful IT CareerWritten by the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, this instructive, full-color guide will help you pass CompTIA A+ exam 220-802 and become an expert PC technician. Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Guide to 802: Managing and Troubleshooting PCs, Fourth Edition is completely up to date with the new CompTIA A+ standards. Inside, you'll find helpful on-the-job tips, end-of-chapter practice questions, and hundreds of photographs and illustrations. End-of-chapter solutions and answers are only available to instructors and are not printed inside the book.Learn how to:Troubleshoot CPUs, RAM, BIOS settings, motherboards, power supplies, and other PC componentsImplement and troubleshoot hard drivesInstall, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7Work with the Registry and understand the Windows boot processWork with Ethernet and TCP/IPImplement and troubleshoot wired and wireless networksManage and maintain portable PCsWork with smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devicesTroubleshoot printersSecure PCs and protect them from network threatsWork with virtualization technologiesElectronic content features:Practice exams for 802 with hundreds of questionsAn 'Introduction to CompTIA A+' video by Mike MeyersLinks to Mike's latest favorite shareware and freeware PC tools and utilitiesEach chapter includes:Learning objectivesPhotographs and illustrationsReal-world examplesTry This! and Cross Check exercisesKey terms highlightedTech Tips, Notes, and WarningsExam TipsEnd-of-chapter quizzes and lab projects