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CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 · Domain 1: Operating systems

Installing applications: 32- vs 64-bit, RAM/CPU/GPU/storage requirements, distribution methods (ISO, download, image) and business impact

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Installing software looks simple, but a technician's job is to make sure it will actually run, fits the hardware, is licensed and does not disrupt the business. Before you click Install, you check compatibility and requirements, choose a trustworthy distribution method and think about who else the change will affect. The exam presents a failed or risky installation and asks what should have been checked.

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