MCTS: 70-680 – Windows 7 Exam Study Video Links

Below is a list of freely available videos to help with this exam. Most of them are on the Microsoft Techcenter or Microsoft Edge. I’m frequently asked about resources to help with the Windows 7, Configuring exam. For many IT professionals, this is their first starting point at Microsoft Certified Training. I’ve put together this list of video resources to help with each of the modules.

My study process is Watch it, Do it, Read about it, (then do it again properly) in that order. This resource will help with the first part but remember that these videos should be accompanied by reading the appropriate articles on Microsoft Technet.

I strongly recommend actually doing each of the objectives when training, even if it appears straight forward, at least you can honestly say you have practical experience.

Configure authentication and authorization.

Configure BranchCache.
BranchCache
TechNet Video: How Do I:Reduce WAN costs with Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7 and BranchCache?
TechNet Video: Using Windows 7 BranchCache
Branch Cache in Windows 7

Configuring Mobile Computing (10 percent)

Configure BitLocker and BitLocker To Go.
Firestarter: Encrypt Your Drives with BitLocker and Bitlocker-to-Go
TechNet Video: How Do I: BitLocker and BitLocker To Go in Windows 7
BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
Windows 7 Screencast – BitLocker To Go
Windows 7: How to use Bitlocker-to-go
Windows 7 Screencast – BitLocker To Go
BitLocker in Win7
Bitlocker Screencast
BitLocker Drive Encryption with BitLocker to Go Overview

Configure DirectAccess.
TechNet Video: Introducing DirectAccess
TechNet Video: Using Windows 7 Direct Access
DirectAccess
Enabling Secure Always-on Connectivity using DirectAccess Video 1 of 2
Enabling Secure Always-on Connectivity using DirectAccess Video 2 of 2
DirectAccess with Devrim
Windows 7 DirectAccess User Experience
TechNet Video: Windows Firestarter Events (Part 2 of 5): Windows 7: Diving Deeper –
DirectAccess and RAS Features
TechNet Video: Windows 7 Firestarter Event (Part 2 of 4): Why VPN? Connect Seamlessly
with DirectAccess
TechNet Video: TechNet Radio Community Corner: John Weston and Doug Spindler discuss DirectAccess and IPv6
TechNet Video: How Do I: Windows 7 and DirectAccess

Configure mobility options.
TechNet Video: How Do I: Offline Files in Windows 7
TechNet Video: How Do I: Using PowerCfg in Windows 7?

Power Management in Windows 7 Overview

Configure remote connections.

Monitoring and Maintaining Systems that Run Windows 7 (11 percent)

Configure updates to Windows 7.

Manage disks.
Delete a hard disk partition

Monitor systems.
How Do I: Create and Configure Events Centrally?

Configure performance settings.
Power Management in Windows 7
Power Management in Windows 7 – Video 1 of 2
Power Management in Windows 7 – Video 2 of 2
How much power does your PC consume?
Power Management and Troubleshooting Group Policy
Power Management in Windows 7 Overview
Configuring Devices in Windows 7

Configuring Backup and Recovery Options (11 percent)

Configure backup.
Advanced Backup in Windows 7

Configure system recovery options.
Create a system repair disc
Backup and Restore
Back up your files

31 Responses to MCTS: 70-680 – Windows 7 Exam Study Video Links

Anca says:

May 21, 2011 at 10:32 am

Thanks for sharing, I think the list is very useful and helpful. Cheers.

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linnyown says:

May 23, 2011 at 6:31 am

Thank you so much for collected videos for MCTS: 70-680 – Windows 7 Exam Study. It’s very organized and very helpful for people who interested to study or prepare for exam.

Very well appreciated!!!

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- Andrew Barnes says:
  
  May 24, 2011 at 5:34 pm
  
  Thanks for taking the time to respond Linnyown. Its always good to know that people are finding this helpful.
  
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A_C says:

June 30, 2011 at 1:33 pm

Hi Andrew,

Good links in a logical layout. These will be very helpful in passing this exam first time.

Cheers mate

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ulranmal says:

July 27, 2011 at 9:25 am

keep up your good work……..!!!
U.L Ranmal ( MCT,MCSA,MCTS,MCP)

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Rick says:

August 3, 2011 at 5:34 pm

I can’t thank you enough for posting these videos. I’m making my first run through the 680 MS Press book. I find myself reading a chapter and thinking, “What?” Then I watch the videos and everything seems clear. Thank you.

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Suman says:

August 25, 2011 at 10:46 am

Its totally informative.

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dave says:

October 1, 2011 at 7:13 pm

None of the links work.. 😦 Did Microsoft delete the videos?

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- Andrew Barnes says:
  
  November 15, 2011 at 10:21 pm
  
  Thanks Dave, MS have updated a lot of pages. That means lots of work for me. I’ll get on it.
  
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  - Richie says:
    
    January 13, 2012 at 11:11 pm
    
    Thanks so much for these vids, however as dave says the link do not work, is there any chance you could relink them some how. I’ve searched but no luck
    
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dave says:

October 1, 2011 at 7:16 pm

Ok some of the links didn’t’ work, mainly the Microsoft event video links.

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Lalluji says:

October 19, 2011 at 11:26 pm

try this to do virtual labs.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/virtuallabs/ee862412.aspx

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grawler says:

April 2, 2012 at 12:53 am

I know it’s been pointed out before, but could you please fix the broken links?

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- Andrew Barnes says:
  
  April 2, 2012 at 10:19 am
  
  Will do. And any help would be appreciated. 🙂
  
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AlexC says:

June 8, 2012 at 2:35 am

Andrew, thanks for compiling this list of videos. I believe I found the new url for the video titled “TechNet Video: How Do I: Windows 7 and Network Connectivity” (under the heading “Configure IPv4 network settings”).

I found a video with the exact same title at the url http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/video/windows-7-and-network-connectivity.aspx.

Hope that helps.

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- Andrew Barnes says:
  
  June 8, 2012 at 5:35 am
  
  Thanks Alex, I’ve updated that one. I wish I had the time to keep going through and updating them.
  
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Faisal Arshad (preparing 70-680 , 70-640 ,also) says:

August 30, 2012 at 9:41 pm

I download the almost all videos i hope these will be helpful for me… i will comment after watching the video .thanks for all …Faisal Arshad

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robert339 says:

December 3, 2012 at 7:08 pm

Dear Mr. Barnes,
Would it be possible for you to obtain the video files so that you can host them on your web site, to avoid having to update links? Would Microsoft object to this, or could they be asked for permission?
If this were possible, you could perhaps host just those files whose links have ceased to function, leaving the other links that work, until over time you could perhaps host them all.

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- Andrew Barnes says:
  
  December 6, 2012 at 2:20 pm
  
  I don’t think Microsoft will go for that, sorry. besides, you can usually find the videos re-hosted with a simple search.
  
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Pete says:

December 7, 2012 at 7:13 pm

Awesome resource. For those looking to study for this exam, Professormesser.com is also a great resource and they happen to have 70-680 videos, as well as some CompTIA training videos.

Question for ya Andrew, did you start your career in deployment and scripting by first getting some of these microsoft certifications?

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- Andrew Barnes says:
  
  December 7, 2012 at 7:53 pm
  
  Hi Pete,
  Yes and No, I used my certifications to reboot my career after considering leaving IT.
  I worked in IT for over 10 years then decided to do some training/certification. I’ve never been on a training course. I use the vast free resources that are available that was not possible 10 years ago. I also use my labs at home as my primary resource, hence the testlab blogs recently.
  
  In short, that’s why I decided to share these videos. So others can learn how I did. There are also many good resources on YouTube. But be careful, some ppl there have posted videos that are not always accurate.
  
  /Andrew
  
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Yogesh says:

February 13, 2013 at 5:32 am

wow it’s a very useful site we can find major information on this platform, Thanks scriptimus for that !

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- Andrew Barnes says:
  
  February 13, 2013 at 8:31 am
  
  You’re welcome Yogesh,
  
  Thanks for reading and posting feedback. Lets me know that the stuff I’m putting out there is of some use. 😉
  
  /Andrew
  
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jason says:

February 19, 2013 at 12:11 pm

Hi Andrew, great thanks for all the help over the years in IT going forward you will be a great sucess

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jlrush32 says:

February 27, 2013 at 9:15 pm

Bad Link–> https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?culture=en-US&EventId=1032452084&CountryCode=US

Good Link–> https://msevents.microsoft.com/cui/EventDetail.aspx?culture=en-US&EventID=1032412443&CountryCode=US

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- jlrush32 says:
  
  February 27, 2013 at 9:16 pm
  
  Top How Microsoft does IT: Deploying Windows 7. I think it maybe the link???
  
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jlrush32 says:

February 27, 2013 at 9:17 pm

Thanks For all the Hard Work putting this up.

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embadinga says:

March 6, 2013 at 11:55 pm

Thanks a lot for your posts Andrew!! Your’e the man!! 🙂

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Marlucy says:

March 31, 2013 at 11:32 am

Dear Andrew, just to say many thanks for your post. I will take the 70-680 exam for the first time and as I could not download the Virtual Box on my pc (I have Windows 7 home premium edition) your post is my last hope. It is really well done. Thanks again and all the best for the future.

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- Andrew Barnes says:
  
  March 31, 2013 at 11:35 am
  
  Thank mate, Good luck and post back when you pass.
  
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Luis says:

May 6, 2013 at 5:39 am

Good videos! Thanks!

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