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Chapter 15

Ch 15 vocab

TermDefinition
Bcdedit A Windows command used to make changes to the BCD (Boot Configuration Data)
blue screen of death (BSOD) A Windows error that occurs in kernel mode, is displayed against a blue screen, and causes the system to halt. The error might be caused by problems with devices, device drivers, or a corrupted Windows installation. It is also called a stop error.
Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store A small Windows database that contains configuration information about how Windows is started
Booting The process of starting up a computer and loading an operating system
Bootrec A Windows Recovery Environment troubleshooting and repair tool that repairs the master boot record, boot sector, or BCD store.
Bootsect A Windows command used to repair a dual-boot system
cold boot (or hard boot) Restarting the computer by turning off the power or by pressing the Reset button
POST (power-on self-test) A basic test routine included in the BIOS that is run when the computer first starts. Failures are indicated by displayed errors and specific beep codes
recovery drive A Windows 10/11 setup media or bootable USB flash drive that can be used to recover the system when startup fails; the drive can be created using the Recovery applet in Control Panel. The drive can hold an OEM recovery partition copied from the hard drive
reimage a system image recovery option with which you replace the entire contents of a hard drive with whatever operating system state and personal data are saved in the system image
repair installation A nondestructive installation of Windows 10 over an existing Windows installation; the upgrade can repair the existing installation
roll back updates uninstall a Windows update
soft boot (or warm boot) To restart a computer without turning off the power; for example, in Windows, press Win+X, point to Shut down or sign out, and click Restart
Startup Repair A Windows recovery tool that will scan for problems with missing or damaged system files and attempt to replace the problem files
system repair disc a bootable DVD with Windows repair tools that can start the system and fix problems
Windows Boot Loader One of two programs that manage the loading of Windows components. The program file (winload.exe or winload.efi) is stored in C:\Windows\ System32\Config\System, and it loads and starts essential Windows processes.
Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE or WinRE) A lean operating system installed on the Windows setup DVD or flash drive and on the Windows volume that can be used to troubleshoot problems when Windows refuses to start
Wpeinit The Windows command that initializes Windows PE and enables networking.
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