Further Reading

This section lists supplemental readings by objective. Study these sources thoroughly before taking exam 70-271.

Objective 1.1 “Troubleshoot Windows XP Professional” (available online at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gettingstarted/guide/troubleshoot.asp).

“Windows Catalog” (available online at http://www.microsoft.com/ windows/catalog).

“Microsoft Windows XP Professional Resource Kit Documentation” by Microsoft Corporation (available online at http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/Default.asp?url=/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prork_overview.asp). In particular, look through Part I, “Deployment and Installation.”

“How to Multiple Boot Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, and MS-DOS” by Microsoft Corporation (available online at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;217210).

“How to Install or Upgrade to Windows XP” (available online at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316941).

“How to Uninstall Windows XP and Revert to a Previous Operating System” by Microsoft Corporation (available online at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;303661).

Objective 1.2 “Microsoft Windows XP Professional Resource Kit Documentation” by Microsoft Corporation (available online at http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/Default.asp?url=/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prork_overview.asp).

“Windows XP Professional Product Documentation” (available online at http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/winnt32.mspx).

Objective 1.3 “Description of Windows XP Upgrade Advisor” (Available online at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307726).

“HOW TO: Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation When You Upgrade from Windows 98 or Windows Me” (Available online at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310064).

“HOW TO: Prepare to Upgrade Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP” (Available online at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316639).