Computer Maintenance · Intermediate level

Intermediate level · Module 1 of 6 · 15 guided hours

Disk Management and OS Installation

Prepare drives and install Windows cleanly and correctly.

Learning objectives

  • Partition and format drives
  • Create installation media and install Windows
  • Complete post-installation set-up

Topics

  • partitions and file systems
  • GPT and MBR
  • UEFI and Secure Boot
  • bootable USB
  • activation and licensing
  • post-install checklist

Lessons

  1. Lesson 1 Partitions and File Systems

    Prepare storage so an operating system can use it.

    partitionsGPT and MBRNTFS and exFATDisk Management

  2. Lesson 2 Installing Windows

    Install Windows from scratch.

    installation mediaUEFI and Secure Bootboot menuactivation

  3. Lesson 3 Post-Installation Set-Up

    Finish an installation so it is ready for the user.

    driversupdatesstandard softwareuser data restore

Practical activity

Install Windows on a lab computer from a bootable USB, then complete drivers, updates, software and settings from a checklist.

Expected outcomes

  • Clean, correctly configured installations
  • A reusable post-install checklist

Assessment

Installation and checklist verified on the lab computer.

Taught live by an instructor — online or in person. Free course lessons are for self-study and do not lead to a certificate — see registration options.