As companies keep their existing hardware and operating systems for more years than ever before, the need to diagnose and repair problems is becoming ever more important for IT Pros and system administrators.
Whatever version of Windows youre using (including Windows 10) youll likely need to maintain compatibility with older software that the company must use for mission-critical operations, or older hardware thats required for specific purposes, but you dont want to sacrifice security for the sake of compatibility. In this briefbook youll learn how to maintain optimal compatibility with the older software and devices that you need to use.
The authors are well-versed in training in classrooms and video, with Andrew Bettany running the IT Academy at the University of York, and IT Masterclasses and Mike Halsey being a teacher, tech-book author, and having produced many tutorial videos under the brand PC Support.tv.
Chapter 1: All About Compatibility
Chapter Goal: What is it that causes compatibility problems for software and hardware, and what effect does a Certified for Windows logo actually have. This chapter will introduce compatibility for the reader.
1. What Causes compatibility problems
2. Internal and external factors for compatibility
3. Certified for Windows& what does the logo mean?
Chapter 2: Common Software Compatibility Issues
Chapter Goal: What are the problems associated with software compatibility in Microsoft Windows?
1. Legacy Software and Windows
2. The Blue Screen of Death
3. User Account Control and security permissions
4. Internet Explorer and browser plug-ins
Chapter 3: Common Hardware Compatibility Issues
Chapter Goal: What causes hardware incompatibilities, and how is older hardwal³r
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