Windows XP Pro Case Studies & Practical Application 2

Question 1

A user reports that after installing a new application, Windows XP Pro takes 10 minutes to boot. What is the BEST first step to diagnose the issue?

Accepted Answer

Run msconfig and disable startup items one by one

Answer

Msconfig's Startup tab lets you selectively disable startup entries to isolate which application is causing slow boot times.

Question 2

A technician needs to join a Windows XP Pro workstation to a domain but gets 'Access Denied.' The machine name is unique and DNS is correct. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

The user performing the join lacks domain admin or delegated rights

Answer

Joining a domain requires domain administrator credentials or a delegated account with the right to add computers to the domain.

Question 3

After enabling the Windows Firewall on a Windows XP Pro machine, users can no longer print to a shared network printer. What should be done?

Accepted Answer

Add an exception for File and Printer Sharing in Windows Firewall

Answer

Windows Firewall blocks file and printer sharing by default; adding a specific exception restores network printing without disabling the firewall.

Question 4

A Windows XP Pro laptop was stolen. The hard drive contains sensitive data. Which feature, if enabled beforehand, would have best protected the data?

Accepted Answer

Encrypting File System (EFS)

Answer

EFS encrypts files so that even if the drive is removed and accessed on another machine, the data remains unreadable without the certificate.

Question 5

A user accidentally deleted the only administrator account on a Windows XP Pro standalone machine. How can an administrator regain access?

Accepted Answer

Boot into Safe Mode and log in as the built-in Administrator account

Answer

The built-in Administrator account is hidden in normal mode but accessible in Safe Mode and is not affected by deletion of other admin accounts.

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Windows XP Pro Case Studies & Practical Application 2