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SK0-003 · Question #35

Which of the following keystrokes allows installation of third party storage drivers during a Windows set-up?

The correct answer is A. F6. This question identifies the specific keystroke used during a Windows installation process to load third-party storage drivers. The F6 key historically served this purpose for specialized hardware.

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Question

Which of the following keystrokes allows installation of third party storage drivers during a Windows set-up?

Options

  • AF6
  • BF7
  • CF8
  • DF9

How the community answered

(22 responses)
  • A
    91% (20)
  • B
    5% (1)
  • C
    5% (1)

Why each option

This question identifies the specific keystroke used during a Windows installation process to load third-party storage drivers. The F6 key historically served this purpose for specialized hardware.

AF6Correct

During the initial setup phase of Windows, particularly older versions like Windows XP, pressing the F6 key allowed the user to load a third-party driver for a storage controller, such as a SCSI or RAID adapter, that was not natively supported by the operating system.

BF7

F7 is not a standard keystroke for loading storage drivers during a Windows setup.

CF8

F8 is typically used to access advanced boot options (e.g., Safe Mode) after Windows is installed, not during the initial setup for driver loading.

DF9

F9 is not a standard keystroke for loading storage drivers during a Windows setup.

Concept tested: Windows installation advanced driver loading

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/performance/use-f6-key-to-install-third-party-raid-drivers

Topics

#Windows installation#Driver installation#Storage drivers#F6 key

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