Title: Module 2 - Configuring Hardware and Installing Applications
Course: CTS 2306 Windows Professional > Section: Module 2 - Configuring Hardware and Installing Applications

Introduction

All hardware devices that are connected to computers require specific software files known as drivers to enable the operating system to recognize and interact with them. Additionally, Windows 8 supports the installation of Web based applets that are useful to the users as well as conventional software programs. In this module you will learn how to install and support desktop and web-based applications.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

- Install and update devices and drivers
- Troubleshoot program compatibility
- Install and configure Windows Store applications

Readings & Resources

70-687 Configuring Windows 8

- Chapter 4 Configuring Devices and Device drivers
- Chapter 5 Installing and Configuring Desktop Applications
- Chapter 6 Installing and Configuring Windows Store Applications