A+ Guide to Software

Written by best-selling PC repair author and educator Jean Andrews, the fifth edition of A+ GUIDE TO SOFTWARE: MANAGING, MAINTAINING, AND TROUBLESHOOTING, International Edition maps fully to CompTIA's 2009 A+ Exam objectives. This full-color guide is the most complete, step-by-step book available for learning the fundamentals of supporting and troubleshooting computer software. At the same time, it prepares readers to successfully pass the software portions of the A+ 220-701 and 220-702 exams. The new edition is formatted to support any teaching style and course format, featuring an essentials-to-practical reorganization within each chapter and inclusion of new tabs distinguishing exam content. Further content and live demonstrations with Jean Andrews are available on the accompanying CD, making this new edition a total solution for operating systems maintenance and repair. * This edition maps fully to CompTIA''s 2009 A+ Exams. * A+ exam tabs on each page make it easy to distinguish between content covering A+ 220-701 Essentials and A+ 220-702 Practical Application exams. * A+ certification icons and A+ Tips highlight all of the material related to the exams, so students can pay close attention to pertinent information. * Includes extensive pedagogical features to help reinforce material, such as Applying Concepts, Key Terms, Reviewing the Basics, Thinking Critically, Hands-On Projects, and Real Problems, Real Solutions. * A+ Table of Contents provides quick reference to all A+ material. * Updated to include Windows Vista and to provide stronger emphasis on troubleshooting and security.