Module 1: Installing Windows XP Professional

Overview

Planning an Installation of Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Installing Windows XP Professional

Upgrading to Microsoft Windows XP

Transferring User Settings and Files by Using the USMT

Performing Post-Installation Tasks

Lesson: Planning an Installation of Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Checking System Requirements

Checking Hardware and Software Compatibility

Determining Disk Partitioning Options

Choosing the Appropriate File System: FAT, FAT32, or the NTFS File System

Deciding on a Workgroup or Domain Installation

Completing a Pre-Installation Checklist

MemoryMemory

CPUCPU

DisplayDisplay

Other DrivesOther Drives

Hard Disk SpaceHard Disk Space

AccessoriesAccessories

NetworkingNetworking

Checking System Requirements

64 MB RAM Required

128 MB RAM Recommended

P2 233 MHz or Higher2.0 GB

VGA

Checking Hardware and Software Compatibility

Check hardware compatibility at: http:// www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl/default.mspx

Generate compatibility reports by running:The Winnt32 /checkupgradeonly utility

Create New Partition on Unpartitioned Hard Disk

Create New Partition onPartitioned Hard Disk

Install on Existing Partition Delete Existing Partition to Make Disk Space Available

Determining Disk Partitioning Options

FAT/FAT32

Choosing the Appropriate File System: FAT, FAT32, or the NTFS File System

File- and folder-level security

File compression

Disk quotas

File encryption

File- and folder-level security

File compression

Disk quotas

File encryption

Supports dual-boot configurations

No file- and folder-level security

Supports dual-boot configurations

No file- and folder-level security

NTFS

Windows XPProfessional

Windows 98

Deciding on a Workgroup or Domain Installation

WorkgroupWorkgroup

Single User Account

Active Directory

DomainDomain

SAM SAMSAMSAM

Completing a Pre-Installation Checklist

Verify that hardware meets minimum requirementsVerify that hardware meets minimum requirements

Verify that hardware is supportedVerify that hardware is supported

Determine disk partitioning strategyDetermine disk partitioning strategySelect file system for the Windows XP Professional partitionSelect file system for the Windows XP Professional partitionDetermine whether to install in a workgroup or domainDetermine whether to install in a workgroup or domain

Lab A: Planning a Microsoft Windows XP Professional Installation

Exercise 1: Determining That the Computer Meets the Minimum System Requirements

Lesson: Installing Windows XP Professional

Installing Windows XP Professional from a Product CD

Installing Windows XP Professional over a Network

Installing Windows XP Professional from a Product CD

Installation TasksInstallation Tasks

Running the Setup ProgramRunning the Setup Program

Installing Network ComponentsInstalling Network Components33

Completing the Setup WizardCompleting the Setup Wizard22

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Installing Windows XP Professional over a Network

Connect to distribution serverConnect to distribution server33

Run the Setup programRun the Setup program44

Install Windows XP ProfessionalInstall Windows XP Professional55

Enable network connectivityEnable network connectivity22

Prepare client computerPrepare client computer11

Lab B: Installing Windows XP Professional (Simulation)

Exercise 1: Simulation Instructions

Lesson: Upgrading to Microsoft Windows XP

Identifying Upgrade Paths

Preparing Your System

Choosing an Installation Type

Upgrading Computers Running Windows 98

Upgrading Computers Running Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0 SP 5

Installing Windows XP Professional in a Dual-Boot Configuration

Windows 98, Windows Me,Windows NT 4.0 Workstation SP 5, and Windows 2000 Professional

Windows 98, Windows Me,Windows NT 4.0 Workstation SP 5, and Windows 2000 Professional

Windows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional

Windows NT 4.0 Workstation SP 5Windows NT 4.0 Workstation SP 5Windows NT 3.51Windows NT 3.51

Windows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional

Windows 98Windows 98Windows 95Windows 95 Windows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional

Identifying Upgrade Paths

Preparing Your System

Determine hardware and software compatibilityDetermine hardware and software compatibilityInstall hardware and software updates as necessaryInstall hardware and software updates as necessary

Back up filesBack up files

Scan for virusesScan for viruses

Uncompress compressed drivesUncompress compressed drives

Uninstall incompatible softwareUninstall incompatible software

Choosing an Installation Type

Upgrading Computers Running Windows 98

Windows XP Professional

Plan your installation

Prepare your system

Run the setup program to install Windows XP Professional

Plan your installation

Prepare your system

Run the setup program to install Windows XP Professional

Windows 98

Upgrading Computers Running Windows 2000 or Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP 5

Windows 2000 Professional andWindows NT Workstation 4.0

Windows XPProfessional

Same registry

Same application support

Same device support

Easiest upgrade to Windows XP Professional

Same registry

Same application support

Same device support

Easiest upgrade to Windows XP Professional

Installing Windows XP Professional in a Dual-Boot Configuration

Windows XPProfessional

Windows 98

Lesson: Transferring User Settings and Files by Using the USMT

Settings, Folders, and File Types Transferred by Default

Transferring a User State by Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

Transferring a User State by Using Command-Line Tools

Changing Transferred Files or Settings by Modifying the .inf Files

Settings, Folders, and File Types Transferred by Default

Settings Transferred by Default

Folders Transferred by Default

File Types Transferred by Default

On the destination computer, complete the FAST Wizard to restore the user’s settingsOn the destination computer, complete the FAST Wizard to restore the user’s settings33

On the Source Computer, log on as the migrating user, use the disk to run the Wizard, and store the user state on removable media or on a network share

On the Source Computer, log on as the migrating user, use the disk to run the Wizard, and store the user state on removable media or on a network share

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Logon to the destination computer, open the FAST Wizard, and create a FAST Wizard DiskLogon to the destination computer, open the FAST Wizard, and create a FAST Wizard Disk11

Transferring a User State by Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

Transferring a User State by Using Command-Line Tools

Requirements for transferring a user state by using command-line tools include: Requirements for transferring a user state by using command-line tools include:

A server to which the source and destination computers can gain access

A source computer containing an account for the user’s state being transferred

A destination computer running Windows XP Professional that does not contain a profile for the user whose state you will be transferring

An account with administrative privileges on the destination computer

The account name and password of the user whose settings and files are to be transferred

A server to which the source and destination computers can gain access

A source computer containing an account for the user’s state being transferred

A destination computer running Windows XP Professional that does not contain a profile for the user whose state you will be transferring

An account with administrative privileges on the destination computer

The account name and password of the user whose settings and files are to be transferred

Changing Transferred Files or Settings by Modifying the .inf Files

Lab C: Transferring User Settings by Using the USMT

Exercise 1: Migrating a User’s Settings and Files

Exercise 2: Restoring User Settings and Files

Lesson: Performing Post-Installation Tasks

Activating Windows XP Professional

Troubleshooting Failed Installations

Activating Windows XP Professional

Troubleshooting Failed Installations

CD errors CD errorsErrorError

Nonsupported CD-ROM drive Nonsupported CD-ROM driveErrorError

Insufficient disk space Insufficient disk spaceErrorError

Failure of dependency service to start Failure of dependency service to startErrorError

Inability to connect to the domain controller Inability to connect to the domain controllerErrorError

Failure of Windows XP Professional to install or start Failure of Windows XP Professional to install or startErrorError