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A computer that runs Windows XP has on basic disk containing a single partition. The partition has 30 GB of free space. The hard disk has S GB of unallocated space.
You need to install Windows 7 in a dual-boot configuration. Windows 7 must not be installed in a virtual hard disk (VHD).
What should you do first?
A. Create a second partition.
B. Shrink the primary partition.
C. Convert the hard disk to a GPT disk.
D. Convert the hard disk to a dynamic disk.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Given the system requirements more space is required. There is not enough unallocated space so the XP partition will need to be shrunk first, in order for a sufficient sized partition to be created.
Requirements:
Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions have the following minimum hardware requirements:
- 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
- 1 GB of system memory
- A 40-GB hard disk drive (traditional or SSD) with at least 15 GB of available space
- A graphics adapter that supports DirectX 9 graphics, has a Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) driver, Pixel Shader 2.0 hardware, and 32 bits per pixel and a minimum of 128 MB graphics memory
