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Error code: 0xC004F061

The error “0xC004F061″ is related to activation of Windows 7. Reason for this error is using a product key for an upgrade version of Windows 7 and a previous version of Windows wasn’t on your computer when Windows 7 was installed. Windows Vista or Windows XP must be installed on the computer before you install an upgrade version of Windows 7.

Do not format the drive before starting the installation process before upgrading the product key to activate Windows 7.

For more info visit:  Windows 7 activation error: invalid product key.

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Top 4 Windows XP tools for maintenance and troubleshooting:

There are a large number of troubleshooting tools that can be used in the Windows XP operating system. Following are some of the most commonly used tools, which are described in detail:

MSCONFIG: It is a command line tool that is basically used to troubleshoot and resolve startup errors and resolve unwanted prompts by third-party applications. The MSCONFIG tool is used to troubleshoot errors that occur during startup, to discover and resolve problems with running services, or to resolve errors regarding the boot path configured on multiple computers.

MSINFO32: This tool is used to obtain information about the local and remote computer’s hardware configuration, computer components, installed software, or drivers, product activation status, etc.

CHKDSK: CHKDSK is an effective tool for troubleshooting. This command is basically used to view the file system type, and verify the integrity of the disks installed on the computer. By adding appropriate parameters with the CHKDSK command, a number of troubleshooting issues can be resolved.

SFC/ SCANNOW: System File Checker (SFC /SCANNOW) is a command-line tool that allows a user to detect and replace any of the missing protected system files, which can cause problems during the booting process or when the operating system components are opened on a computer.

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Test your Windows XP knowledge :70-271 quiz

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Below is the sample practice test for 70-271 and 70-270 exam. There is only 10 question at present but I will be making it to 50 soon.  Passing the exam 70-271 is easy.  The 70-271 exam is for Microsoft cartified Desktop Support Technician. These question will help you to test your knowledge about Windows XP. So what are you looking for….have a go: 

 

 

For more questions fo the exam 70-271, please visit: http://www.ucertify.com/exams/Microsoft/70-271.html

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Boost Your career with MCDST

uCertify upgraded the PrepKit 70-271, the basic exam for MCDST. MCDST stands for Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician. Before taking the exam 70-271 you must have working experience in Windows environment. This PrepKit gives not only the basic knowledge of the exam, but also provides you the study facts to build your concepts.

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uCertify upgrades: Prepkit 70-271

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                          uCertify has recently upgraded its PrepKit for the Microsoft Exam 70-271. This exam provides the MCDST certification. Now the PrepKit contains more than 450 questions. These questions will defenetly help you to understand the subject better. The upgradation has been done according to the current trend of the real exams.

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The SYSPREP tool in Windows

System Preparation Tool (SYSPREP) is used to install operating systems as well as applications having identical configuration on multiple computers. SYSPREP allows administrators to duplicate a custom image of a Windows 2000/XP Professional installation from a master computer to destination computers. However, to accomplish this, it is essential that both the master and destination computers have similar hardware and software configurations, Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), and mass storage device controllers

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