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MCSA 70-270 XP Exam Prep

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On a Windows XP computer, which file provides the list of hardware and software on the computer to ntldr.exe during the boot process?
  1. Boot.ini
  2. Config.sys
  3. Ntdetect.com
  4. Boot.exe
Explanation
Answer: C - During the boot process, ntdetect.com provides the list of hardware and software to ntldr.exe.

Key Takeaway: Ntdetect.com is a component of Microsoft Windows NT-based operating systems that are used during the Windows NT startup process. It is responsible for detecting basic hardware that will be required to start the operating system. It is invoked by NTLDR and returns the information it gathers to NTLDR when finished. Then that information can be passed on to Ntoskrnl.exe, the Windows kernel.
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