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Installing and Configuring Windows 10: 70-698 Exam Guide

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Installing and Configuring Windows 10: 70-698 Exam Guide

Overview of this book

The Installing and Configuring Windows 10: 70-698 Exam Guide is designed to confirm what you already know, while also updating your knowledge of Windows 10. With its easy-to-follow guidance, you will quickly learn the user interface and discover steps to work efficiently in Windows 10 to rule out delays and obstacles. This book begins by covering various ways of installing Windows 10, followed by instructions on post-installation tasks. You will learn about the deployment of Windows 10 in Enterprise and also see how to configure networking in Windows 10. You’ll understand how to leverage Disk Management and Windows PowerShell to configure disks, volumes, and file system options. As you progress through the chapters, you will be able to set up remote management in Windows 10 and learn more about Windows update usage, behavior, and settings. You will also gain insights that will help you monitor and manage data recovery and explore how to configure authentication, authorization, and advanced management tools in Windows 10. By the end of this book, you will be equipped with enough knowledge to take the 70-698 exam and explore different study methods to improve your chances of passing the exam with ease.
Table of Contents (25 chapters)
Title Page
Copyright and Credits
Dedication
About Packt
Contributors
Preface
Index

Configuring desktop apps


You may have heard the term general-purpose computer, which refers to a device with adequate applications that is capable of performing most computer work. This definition makes us understand the importance of applications on personal computers, making them very useful devices. Because of that, it is vital to know how to install, configure, and manage apps on Windows 10 devices. In this section, the installation of desktop apps is covered.

Installing desktop apps

In regard to Windows 10 apps,since Windows 8, two types of apps are supported: desktop apps and Microsoft Store apps. The two types of apps are installed and managed entirely differently.In contrast to Microsoft Store apps, desktop apps are larger and more complex, and there are multipurpose programs designed for desktops, laptops, and tablets.

Installing desktop apps manually

To install a desktop app manually in your Windows 10 computer using a .msi file, complete the following steps:

  1. Press the Windows key ...