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Windows installation and upgrades
Unit objectives Install a Windows operating system Upgrade from one version of Windows
to another
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Clean installation vs. upgrade
Clean installations completely overwrite existing settings and data files
Upgrades transfer settings and preserve data files
Be sure to back up user data files for both procedures
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Windows client OS versions
Windows 9x Windows Me Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Media Center
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Windows 2000 system requirements
Component Minimum requirement
Processor Pentium 133
Hard disk space 2GB with 650MB free space
RAM 64MB
Display adapter VGA or higher
Mouse/keyboard Mouse or compatible; keyboard
Optical drive CD or DVD-rom drive
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Windows XP system requirements
Component Minimum requirement
Processor Pentium 233
Hard disk space 1.5GB
RAM 64MB
Display adapter Super VGA or higher
Mouse/keyboard Mouse or compatible; keyboard
Optical drive CD or DVD-rom drive
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Windows XP Media Center
Purchase a Media Center PC from a manufacturer
Typically high-end PC with:– Remote control– USB-based remote sensor – Mid-grade to high-end video adapter
Optional TV tuner(s) with– Hardware or software video encoder – IR blaster – DVI, S-Video, component, or composite
out Speakers/headphones
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Hardware compatibility
Verify hardware compatibility with Windows version
Check HCL for approved hardware Obtain latest device drivers
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Installation methods
Bootable CD-ROM Boot to DOS and run Winnt.exe Run Winnt32.exe from within Windows Boot floppy Network installation Automated or unattended installation Imaging
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Multi-boot computers
Install in this order:– Windows 9x or Windows Me– Windows NT– Windows 2000– Windows XP
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Windows installation
1. Insert the CD-ROM
2. Access and run the appropriate installation file (Winnt, Winnt32
3. If necessary, partition and format the hard disk.
4. Respond to prompts:a. Language and locale settings
b. Product Key
c. Installation directory
d. Floppy disk to create a Startup Disk
e. Networking options (DHCP or custom configuration)
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Troubleshooting
Disk space CD-ROM errors Blue screen Setup hangs during GUI Windows won’t start after installation
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Post-installation tasks
Verify all devices are working properly, update drivers or install new drivers as necessary
Add any additional Windows components
Install the latest service packs and hotfixes
Restore user data files
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Devices and drivers
Hardware compatibility Adequate permissions Searching for device drivers
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Upgrade paths
Current OS Upgrades supported
Windows 95 Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional
Windows 98 Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Home Edition
Windows Me Windows XP Professional or Home
Edition
Windows NT Workstation 4.0
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows
XP Professional
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows XP Professional
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Hardware and software
Verify hardware compatibility; remove incompatible hardware
Verify application compatibility; remove applications or apply updates as necessary
Use Upgrade Advisor to assess compatibility
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Pre-upgrade tasks
1. Verify hardware compatibility
2. Verify software compatibility
3. Uninstall any unused applications, and delete any unused files
4. Disable virus checking and compression software
5. Back up user data files
6. Run the Upgrade Advisor and fix any reported issues
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Upgrade process
Upgrade typically requires less intervention than clean installation
Upgrade will start and continue until it’s complete
Troubleshoot errors as needed After upgrade, update the operating
system with service packs and hotfixes
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Product activation
Windows XP must be activated Registration optional; activation
required Activate over the Internet or phone 30-day grace period Use system tray icon or Start menu
icon to start wizard
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Windows XP service packs
Hotfixes — Fix errors in the operating system code
Security patches — Remove security vulnerabilities in the operating system
Updates — Enhance the current operating system and some of its features
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Windows XP Professional SP2
Features:– Internet Explorer pop-up blocker– Internet Explorer Add-on Manager– Internet Explorer Information Bar– Internet Explorer download monitor– Outlook Express security features– Windows Security Center– Windows Firewall updates– Automatic Updates enhancements– Windows Media Player 9– Bluetooth support