Windows Vista Training

8/8/2019 Windows Vista Training

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Windows VistaBringing Clarity to the World


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Curriculum

What is Vista? SKUs? Vista vs. XP

Installation/Setup

Device Manager / Drivers

Printing: Setup-Spooler Notification

Data Migration / Windows Collaboration

Networking / Remote Access

Remote Assistance

Productivity: Settings-Tools-3rd party applications-Customizing-Connectivity

Office12

Exchange 12

Graphics: AeroGlass - Hardware, Drivers

Shell

Windows Explorer

IE7: Safe Mode-RSS- Tabs

Defender/Firewall

Features: Side bar- Games-Parental Controls- Bluetooth- Windows Desktop Search

Troubleshooting tools: SRT-NDF-WinRE-BCD-BCM-LS-D-Code-Disaster Recovery-Smart Failure Prediction tool-Undelete tool

UAC / Profiles


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Vista / Vistas SKUs

Vista vs. XP

Vista / Vistas SKUs

Vista vs. XP


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What is Vista?What is Vista?

Windows Vista is the next version of Microsoft Windows

operating system, superseding Windows XP. It waspreviously known by its codename Longhorn, after theLonghorn Saloon, a popular bar in Whistler, BritishColumbia (see the other Microsoft codenames). The name"Vista" was unveiled on July 22, 2005. According tosources, the scheduled release date for Windows Vista iscurrently November, 2006. That release date is onlyscheduled for PC vendors so that systems will be madeVista-ready before Christmas. The general public

availability is projected to be January 2007, five yearsafter the release of Windows XP, making this the longesttime span between releases of desktop versions ofMicrosoft's Windows operating system.


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Windows Vista has many new features such asan updated graphical user interface calledAero, improved searching technology, a

number of new security features, andcompletely new networking, audio, print, anddisplay engines. Vista also aims to increase thelevel of communication between machines ona home network using Peer-to-peertechnology, making it easy to share files,

password settings, and digital media betweencomputers and devices. Windows Vista alsohas an entirely new development API, calledWinFX, based on the .NET framework, whichaims to make it significantly easier fordevelopers to write high-quality applicationsthan with WinFX's predecessor, Win32.

Windows Vista will carry the version number6.0 (Windows 2000, Windows XP and WindowsServer 2003 being Windows NT versions 5.0,5.1 and 5.2, respectively).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WinFX


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Vista GUIVista GUI


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OverviewOverview

Vista Product Offerings (SKUs)Windows Ultimate Edition*

The Best- has everything from Home line

Home Premium Edition*

Entertainment and personal productivity at home and on the go

Enterprise Edition

Optimized for the enterprise

Home Basic Edition*

First PC in the home

Business Edition

For businesses of all sizes

Starter Edition

First PC in an emerging market home

Note:The asterisks in the diagram above indicate which products are expected to be available

as retail shrink-wrapped software.



OverviewOverview

Starter Edition targets the beginner computer users, in emerging markets, who can only afford a low cost, minimallyconfigured PC. It is a subset of Windows Vista Basic Edition, which will ship in a 32-bit version only (no 64-bit x64 version).Starter Edition Limitations:

Allows only three applications (and/or three windows) to run simultaneously

Provides Internet connectivity but not incoming network communications

Will not provide for logon passwords or Fast User Switching (FUS).

No Aero theme is available.

Other missing features include DVD Authoring, gaming common controller support, and image editing with enhanced touchup.



OverviewOverview

Windows Vista Home Basic is a great choice for homes with basic computing needs. For consumers who want to simply use the PC to browse the Internet, cor respond with friends and family through e-mail or

perform basic document creation and editing tasks, Windows Vista Home Basic will deliver a safer, more reliable and more productive computing environment. It is the baseline version of Windows Vista.Includes features such as:

Windows Firewall

Windows Security Center

Secure wireless networking

Parental controls

Anti-spam/anti-spyware functionality

Network map

Windows Search

Movie Maker

Photo Library

Windows Media Player



Windows Vista Home Premium will help consumers use mobile or desktop PC functionality moreeffectively while enabling the enjoyment of new, exciting digital entertainment experiences.Windows Vista Home Premium improves every aspect of digital entertainment experiences,including photos, video, TV, movies, music and games.

A new user interface, named Windows Aero, is designed to deliver the most productive, highest-performing desktop experience possible. Windows Aero will provide a professional-looking,transparent glass design, with subtle effects such as dynamic reflections and smooth animations,along with Windows Flip and Flip 3D desktop navigation features.

Windows Vista Home Premium integrates search throughout the operating system, helping customerseasily organize and quickly find large collections of documents, pictures, movies, videos and music.

Windows Media Center capabilities turn the PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center.Consumers can use Media Center to record and watch TV shows (even high-definition TV) and accessnew kinds of online entertainment content. It also provides the ability to connect Windows Vista HomePremium to Xbox 360, extending the Media Center experience to multiple rooms in the home.Windows Tablet PC technology provides built-in handwriting recognition and enables interaction withthe PC with a digital pen or fingertip instead of a keyboard.

Integrated DVD burning and authoring allows users to seamlessly burn personal videos photos andfiles to video or data DVDs, and easily create professional-looking DVDs from home movies that canbe shared with family and

Mobility Center and other mobility and presentation features

Auxiliary display support

P2P ad-hoc meeting capabilities

Wi-Fi auto-config and roamingUnified parental controls that work over multiple PCs

Backup to network functionality

Internet File Sharing

Offline Folders

PC-to-PC sync, and Sync Manager

OverviewOverview



OverviewOverview

Windows Vista Business is the operating system designed for organizations of all sizes. For small businesses, Windows Vista Business will help keep PCs running smoothly and more securely so they are less relianton dedicated IT support. For larger organizations, Windows Vista Business will provide dramatic new infrastructure improvements that will enable IT staff to spend less time focused on day-to-day maintenanceof PCs and more time on adding strategic value to the organization. These are some of the specific features of Windows Vista Business:

The new user interface Windows Aero is also available in this edition of Windows Vista.

In addition to these navigation improvements, Windows Vista Business makes it easier than ever to manage huge volumes of business documents. By integrating search throughout the operating systemand providing new ways to organize files, Windows Vista Business helps business users quickly find exactly what they are looking for.

Windows Tablet PC technology, which enables interaction with the PC with a digital pen or fingertip instead of a keyboard, is also available in this edition of Windows Vista.



To better address the needs of large global organizations and those with highly complex IT infrastructures, Windows Vista Enterprise is designed to significantly lower IT costs and risk. In addition to

all the features available in Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise is designed to provide higher levels of data protection using hardware-based encryption technology. It will also includetools to improve application compatibility and will enable organizations to standardize on a single worldwide deployment image with the inclusion of all Windows user-interface languages. WindowsVista Enterprise will be available only to customers who have PCs covered by Microsoft Software Assurance or a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. These are some of the specific Windows VistaEnterprise features:

Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption helps prevent sensitive data and intellectual property from falling into the wrong hands if a computer is lost or stolen.

Virtual PC Express is one of several built-in tools that improve application compatibility with previous versions of Microsoft operating systems. Virtual PC Express enables a legacy application to run unchanged on alegacy Windows operating system in a virtual environment on top of Windows Vista Enterprise.

Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications enables users to run UNIX applications unchanged on a Windows Vista Enterprise-based PC.

Domain join and management functionality

Compatibility with non-Microsoft networking protocols (Netware, SNMP, etc.)

Remote Desktop

Microsoft Windows Web Server

Encrypted File System (EFS)

Additionally, Pro Standard will include Tablet PC functionality

OverviewOverview



OverviewOverview

This is a hybrid between consumer and business (pro-sumers). It is targeted for consumer buyers ofhigh end or living-room computers, dual use (work from home) users, gamers, and the mostexperienced group of users, therefore it includes all features from both Vista Home Premium andVista Pro Edition as well as many of the features from the Enterprise Edition.


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XP Vista DifferencesXP Vista Differences



Vista vs. XP - This time itsperformance!Vista vs. XP - This time itsperformance!



Platform ImprovementsPlatform Improvements

Windows Vista's authentication capabilities are more flexible, providing a variety of

choices for customized authentication mechanisms such as fingerprint scannersand smart cards.

Deployment and management tools, such as self-service personal identificationnumber (PIN) reset tools, make smart cards easier to manage and deploy. Smartcards can now be used to log on to Windows Vista, too.

Windows Vista enables authentication using Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) or Webservices.

Certificate enrollment is made easier because Windows Vista includes CredentialManager enhancements that enable backing up and restoring credentials storedon the local computer. The new Digital Identity Management Service (DIMS)provides certificate and credential roaming within an Active Directory forest andend-to-end certificate life cycle management scenarios.

Windows Vista's auditing capabilities make it easier to track what users do. Auditing

categories now include multiple subcategories, reducing the number of irrelevantevents. Windows Vista integrated audit event forwarding collects and forwardscritical audit data to a central location, enabling enterprises to better organizeand analyze audit data.



Usability and End-User ProductivityUsability and End-User Productivity

User productivity is still one of the key considerations for IT

departments evaluating a new operating system.

Windows Vista seeks to add value to enterprises by

substantially improving user productivity. Improvements to

the user interface help both end users and skilled IT

professionals become more productive.

Microsoft has improved the usability of almost every aspect of

Windows Vista, including the Start Menu, Windows Explorer,

and Control Panel.

For example, the Control Panel now lists specific tasks that the

user may want to perform, such as changing the screen's

resolution.



Improved Start Menu:Desktop Search / Quick SearchImproved Start Menu:Desktop Search / Quick Search

The new Start Menu is faster, more streamlined, and more helpful.

The Start Menu now makes it easy to navigate across all installed applications byeliminating the slow performing, cascading "All Programs" view.

All Programs view has been replaced with a Tree view, similar to Windows Explorer,which allows users to find applications nested in folders several levels deep.

The Start Menu features a powerful, integrated desktop search through a newfeature called Quick Search. Just type in a word, name, or phrase into theembedded Quick Search box, and Quick Search can find the right file.

Quick Search is available in any Explorer window, allowing easy access. Users canuse the Quick Search text box to search for applications on the Start menu or forspecific Control Panel tasks.

Windows Vista enables users to add or edit file properties or data associated with afile to make it easier to find in the future.



SearchSearch

Users can search documents, e-mail, contacts,and Web sites right from their desktop.

Windows Vista searches are not limited to thelocal computer and can include shared foldersand other network resources.



SharingSharing

Windows Vista makes it easy for users to share files,

whether on a single computer or network.Users have the option to save their files into a personal orpublic profile, thereby differentiating whether thecontent will be available for personal or public use.

The new Sharing Wizard shows every person who has an

account on that computer or in the Active Directory,enabling the user to choose which individual canaccess which files.

Users can more easily keep track of shared content byshowing two Search Folders: one that displays allshared content and one that displays all content that

has been taken offline.



Vista ExplorerVista Explorer

The new Vista Explorer has upgraded icons, toolbars, navigation structure,and file information.

Windows XP included several specialized Explorers to enhance users'experience when interacting with specific types of content, such asDocuments, Photos, and Music. Windows Vista builds on this conceptby including layout, command, and organizational tools that areappropriate for the information the Explorer displays onscreen.

Meta Data can be used by the query engine for more effective searches.

Keywords can be automatically or manually entered to increase the benefitof Virtual Folders. Users can also add or amend values for Keyword orAuthor fields by right-clicking the file in the new Explorer's interface.

A star rating system (one to five) can be used to quickly search for favorite

documents.By clicking on one of the files in Vista Explorer, extra information and visualclues now appear, including a thumbnail of the file.

Indexing has become more efficient using sub-menus, which have morecontext.



Information Visualization: DocumentExplorerInformation Visualization: DocumentExplorer

Windows Vista has amazing information management capabilities thatenable users to find documents, e-mail messages, and otherinformation in seconds and then to work with that data in ways thatare most intuitive to them. In fact, Windows Vista's new tools areso flexible and so easy to use that users will rarely need to search

for information on their computers.New Document Explorer, replacing the My Documents folder inWindows XP, is much more powerful. Instead of simply showingicons for documents, the Explorer shows high-resolution thumbnailsthat preview the document's content.

The new Live Icon feature enables users to see what files containwithout opening them.

Users can dynamically adjust the size of thumbnails up to 256x256pixels, which is large enough for users to know whether they'vefound the right document without opening it.



Search FoldersSearch Folders

Windows Vista introduces Search Folders, a powerful newtool that makes it easy to find and organize fileswherever they may be on the PC.

A Search Folder is simply a search that users save.Opening a Search Folder instantly runs that savedsearch, displaying up-to-date results immediately.

Search Folders can be found in the navigation pane, aswell as traditional folders users have created.


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Virtual FoldersVirtual Folders

Windows Vista introduces a new type of folder called a virtual folder.

The contents can be based on combinations of document authors,ratings, keywords (which users can define), and other criteria.

Virtual folders behave like regular folders; however, the contents of avirtual folder are defined dynamically. Queries refresh the XMLcontents as new documents match the criteria.

Virtual Folders are part directory and part the result of a file query(Search).

Users can build on Windows Search by storing results in an XML VirtualFolder.

Like any other folder, users can re-organize and filter the virtualfolder's contents to quickly find the document they are looking for.

Some Virtual Folders exist already, such as All Documents (formerly MyDocuments, a yellow folder) and All Music.


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Command BarsCommand Bars

Command Bars display only the tasks that are mostappropriate for the files being displayed.

Live Icons (scalable thumbnails) used throughout WindowsVista allow users to see the first page of documents,the actual image of a photo, or the album art forindividual songs in users music collection, making iteasier to find exactly what they are looking for.


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Live Taskbar ThumbnailsLive Taskbar Thumbnails

Live thumbnails of a window appear when usersrest the mouse pointer over a taskbar item,showing the content of that window.

The live thumbnail is displayed whether the

window is minimized or not, and whether thecontent of the window is a document, photo,or even a running video or process.


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Improved SecurityImproved Security

New security features are designed to make Windows Vista-based PCs more secureand online experiences safer.

Microsoft has been able to increase the security of Windows XP significantly sinceits initial release by providing updates such as Service Pack 2, but majorsecurity improvements require significant architectural changes that can onlybe made by releasing a new operating system release.

Efforts include using a security development lifecycle to develop more secure

software and providing technology innovation in the platform to providelayered defense, or defense-in-depth.

Security alerts enable users to quickly resolve potentially damaging issues that canharm the PC.

Automatic Updates and Windows Security Center help update PCs with the latestsecurity patches, and also alert users when their PC needs to install an update.

Windows Vista firewall helps protect users from hackers, viruses, worms, spyware,malware, and other potentially unwanted software.

Windows Vista provides the reputation of downloads.


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User Account Control (UAC)User Account Control (UAC)

UAC is an improved system for encouraging users to use minimumprivileges to secure Vista from rogue programs.

With Windows XP and earlier operating systems, IT departments had tochoose between the application compatibility and convenience ofhaving users log on as an administrator, and the security andstability provided by having users log on as a standard user.

UAC in Windows Vista gives administrators the option of restrictingpermissions while still enabling most applications to run. It allowsusers to run applications as an ordinary user with the ability toelevate rights and install a new program by supplyingadministrative credentials through a simple dialog box.

Registry Change to UAC allows users to switch the token by pressingOK, rather than typing a complex password.

UAC gives users access to certain networks based on who they are.


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Firewall and Windows Service HardeningFirewall and Windows Service Hardening

Personal firewall built into Windows Vista builds on the functionality

included with Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2.Windows Vista's firewall blocks all inbound traffic until a computer has thelatest security updates installed.

Two-way firewall includes outbound filtering that enables users to configureit to selectively block both outbound traffic and inbound traffic.

Every aspect of Windows Vista's firewall can be configured using GroupPolicy settings, so client security settings remain constant.

For the first time in a Windows operating system, Windows Vista firewallmanagement is integrated with IPsec.

Firewall works closely with Windows Service Hardening to restrict whatservices can do on the system, providing defense-in-depth and reducingopportunities for attackers to compromise vulnerable computers.Windows Service Hardening restricts critical Windows services from

doing abnormal activities in the file system, registry, network, or anyother resources that could be used to allow malware to install itself orattack other computers. For example, the Remote Procedure Call (RPC)service can be restricted from replacing system files or modifying theregistry.


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Anti-MalwareAnti-Malware

User Account Control and security improvements to Internet Explorer

(including the new Protected mode) can reduce the impact ofmalware infections in Windows Vista.

Windows Vista can detect and clean many malware applications,thereby protecting the integrity of the operating system and theprivacy of users' data.

Windows Vista can perform real-time blocking of malware. Note thebuilt-in anti-malware detection, cleaning, and real-time blocking isprimarily targeted at individual user.

Current plans do not include enterprise management level support foranti-malware via group policy beyond enabling and disabling theprotection.


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Windows SidebarWindows Sidebar

Windows Sidebar boosts personal productivity byproviding instant access to gadgets likepicture slideshows, Windows Media Playercontrols, or news headlines.

Users pick the gadgets they want to see inWindows Sidebar.


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Windows GadgetsWindows Gadgets

Gadgets are mini-applications with a wide variety ofpossible uses.

Gadgets can connect to Web services to deliver weatherinformation, news updates, traffic maps, Internet radiostreams, and slideshows of online photo albums.Gadgets can also integrate with applications tostreamline interaction with them.

Windows Vista comes with an essential set of gadgets,and users will be able to download more gadgets from

an online gadget gallery.


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Task DialogTask Dialog

Task Dialog replaces the Error Message box.Task Dialog includes troubleshooters and links tohelp cure the problem.

Task Dialog includes a new generation of built-indiagnostics, such as help connecting to anetwork or warning of impending disk failure.


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Improved Event LogsImproved Event Logs

Improved event logs gather more information forany given event.

These logs increase the chances ofunderstanding the problem and thereby

finding a solution.


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ClickOnceClickOnce

ClickOnce combines with UAC, certificates, andBITS to provide a quick, simple, and secureinstallation experience over the Internet.


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Windows Flip andWindows Flip 3DWindows Flip andWindows Flip 3D

Windows Vista provides two entirely new features to managewindows: Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D.

Flip allows users to flip through open windows (by usingAlt+Tab), providing a live thumbnail of each window, ratherthan just a generic icon and file name. Live thumbnailsmake it easier to quickly identify the window users want,particularly when multiple windows of the same kind areopen.

Flip 3D allows users to work with the scroll wheel on theirmouse to flip through open windows in a stack, and quickly

locate and select the one they want to work with. Thisfeature is even handier with the new Flip 3D key thatmanufacturers are adding to many keyboards.


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Fundamentals:Enhanced Application QualityFundamentals:Enhanced Application Quality

Windows Vista introduces enhancements to error handling, documentrecovery, and application-restart mechanisms so that applicationstability is enhanced and end-user data is better protected.

In particular, the Restart Manager enables applications such as custominstallers or management tools to modify the system without disrupting

the user experience.Windows Vista introduces new feedback-reporting APIs that enabledevelopers to create event types and specify data they need tocontinuously improve the quality of their products. Coupled withintegration into a new Developer Portal that enables developers toparticipate in its program of aggregating user feedback, thesefeedback-reporting APIs make it simpler than ever for developers to get

feedback and improve their applications. New instrumentation APIs forapplication eventing and performance monitoring will allow developersto create the most reliable applications ever.


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Fundamentals:Security AdvancesFundamentals:Security Advances

Windows Vista introduces an improved security model thatreduces a system's vulnerability to attack while stillempowering applications.

In particular, it makes the new User Account Control (UAC) thedefault user account and provides an easy-to-usetemporary-privilege elevation model. As a result, malwareinstallations are reduced and more OS functionality is madesafely available to non-administrators.

Security is further strengthened with a trust-based validationsystem through Mandatory Integrity Control, and WindowsResource Protection (the follow-on to Windows File

Protection) guarantees a stable, read-only view of a runningoperating system.


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Fundamentals:Improved InstallationFundamentals:Improved Installation

Windows Vista enables developers to provide theircustomers with much better installation and updateexperiences through both the traditional WindowsInstall (MSI) and ClickOnce.

By respecting the new security models, a developer canallow users to install from an account with UserAccount Control (UAC) and regulate any specific needsto elevate privilege.

The Restart Managertransparently provided by Microsoftinstallersminimizes the need for system reboots.


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Performance ImprovementsPerformance Improvements

Windows Vista offers improved performance and

responsiveness compared with Windows XP.For example, Windows Vista can automatically detect problemsrelated to long startup times or an unresponsive userinterface, and add an event to the event log that describesthe condition and that possibly provides information about

the root cause of the performance problem.Administrators can use this information to troubleshootproblems on a case-by-case basis, or aggregate the eventlog data by using a tool such as Microsoft OperationsManager (MOM) to analyze performance for the entire

enterprise.


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Reliability and PerformanceReliability and Performance

While Windows Vista takes advantage of modern

computing hardware, it also runs faster and morereliably on the same computers used to run WindowsXP.

The operating system is more dependable, and RestartManager reduces the number of times users need torestart their computers.

Applications that run on Windows Vista are more reliabletoo, because applications can recover from deadlockedsituations and improved error reporting enablesdevelopers to fix common problems.

Windows Vista can help detect and recover failing hard

disks and memory.


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Performance: SleepPerformance: Sleep

Windows Vista introduces a new default power-off state called Sleep.

New Sleep state combines the resume speed ofWindows XP Standby mode with the dataprotection features and low powerconsumption characteristics of Hibernate.

Resuming use when the PC is in Sleep statetakes just 2-3 seconds.Shutting down and restarting the computer isless frequent by using the new Sleep state, asimple one-click on and off experience that

not only reduces power consumption, but alsohelps protect data.


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Performance:Sleep on Desktop PCsPerformance:Sleep on Desktop PCs

Sleep works in a different way on Windows Vista-based desktops than itdoes on Windows Vista-based laptops.

When users turn off a Windows Vista-based desktop, all the documents,applications, and data that are currently in use are saved in two places.First, they are saved to the memory, or RAM, where they are quicklyaccessible (in Windows XP this was called Standby).

Simultaneously, the information is saved to the computer's hard disk (inWindows XP this was called Hibernate).

In Sleep, Windows Vista uses the data saved to memory to help usersrestart faster after extended periods of non-use. Simply move themouse or press any key on the keyboard, and the computer starts upwithin seconds.

The Sleep state uses the data saved to the hard disk to protect it in case of

power loss. When users resume the use of their desktop after a powerfailure, Windows Vista will quickly restart from Sleep using the datasaved to disk, with all of the data and applications intact.


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Performance:Sleep on Laptop PCsPerformance:Sleep on Laptop PCs

On laptop PCs, users can enter the Sleep state bypressing the Power button or closing thelaptop lid. Data is saved to memory, letting

users resume use faster.As battery power winds down, Windows Vistaquickly transitions the data to disk to helpkeep data safe.


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Performance: SuperFetchPerformance: SuperFetch

SuperFetch, a new feature in Windows Vista, allows applicationsand files to load much faster than on Windows XP-basedcomputers.

SuperFetch understands which applications users use most andpreloads these applications into memory, so the system ismore responsive after first boot or when switched to adifferent user profile.

SuperFetch uses an intelligent prioritization scheme thatunderstands which applications users use most often, and itcan differentiate which applications users are likely to use atdifferent times (for example, on the weekend versus duringthe week).

SuperFetch can also prioritize applications over backgroundtasks, so that when users return to their machine afterleaving it idle, it's still responsive.


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Performance:External Memory Devices (EMD)Performance:External Memory Devices (EMD)

EMD technology helps boost performance without adding RAM.Windows Vista introduces a new concept in adding memory to a system.USB flash drives can be used as External Memory Devices (EMDs) toextend system memory and improve performance without opening thebox. When combined with SuperFetch technology, this can help driveimpressive improvement in system responsiveness.

EMD technology is both reliable and secure. Users can remove an EMD atany time without any loss of data or negative impact to the system.However, if users remove the EMD, performance returns to the levelexperienced without the device.

Wear on the USB drive is not an issue when using it as an EMD. A uniquealgorithm optimizes wear patterns, so that a USB device can run as anEMD for many years, even when heavily used.

Data on the EMD is encrypted to help prevent inappropriate access to datawhen the device is removed.


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Performance:Hybrid Hard DrivePerformance:Hybrid Hard Drive

Windows Vista also takes advantage of Hybrid Hard Drive technology tohelp improve battery life, performance, and reliability.

A Hybrid Hard Drive is a new type of hard drive with an integrated non-volatile flash memory buffer.

If the machine is equipped with a Hybrid Hard Drive, Windows Vista takesadvantage of this hardware to boot, hibernate, and resume use morequickly.

The hybrid drive is intended for mobile PCs running Windows Vista. Data iswritten to the flash memory, which saves work for the mechanical harddrivesaving battery power.

The hybrid drive helps Windows Vista resume use faster from Sleepbecause data can be restored from flash memory faster than from themechanical hard drive.

Since the mechanical hard drive is not working in Sleep state with theHybrid Hard Drive, users have less risk of hardware problems with thehard drive when theyre on the move.


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Other areas of improvementsOther areas of improvements

IE 7

Networking

Troubleshooting tools

User Policies

Restore / Disaster Recovery Tools

Data manipulation


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InstallationInstallation


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Minimum RequirementsMinimum Requirements

Recommended System Requirements to install and operate Windows Vista

VGA Compatible video adapter (recommended graphics memory 128 MB) Windows Vista Display DriverModel (WDDM). Supported Video Adapter is required if Glass is used

The machine deploying Windows Vista should have the latest BIOS installed for good performance.

A mid or high-end class of processor is recommended (AMD Athlon or Pentium 4)

512 MB of RAM (recommendedmemory 1 GB)

Hard Drive Requirements (per SKU)Windows Vista Starter approx 5.2 GBWindows Vista Home Basic approx 5.7 GBWindows Vista Home Premium approx 5.7 GBWindows Vista Ultimate approx 10 GBWindows Vista Business approx 10 GBWindows Vista Enterprise approx 11.4 GB

Upgrade PathsUpgrade Paths


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Upgrade PathsUpgrade Paths


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How to InstallHow to Install

Windows Deployment

Services (WDS)WDS (Windows Deployment Services) is the next generationof Windows 200x's RIS (Remote Installation Service). TheKey new feature of WDS is that it supports Windows Imaging

format (WIM).

To recap, the idea behind WDS and RIS is that you start witha new machine with no operating system. When you bootthis machine, at the BIOS / POST screen its PXE network card

finds the DHCP server, from there it contacts the WDS (RIS)server and downloads Vista (XP).

Installation Disc

The second option for installation is via theWindows Vista Setup Disk.


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WDS/Setup Disc InstallWDS/Setup Disc InstallWindows Deployment Services

OR

Installation of Windows Vista from Setup Disc


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Step ONE: Boot the machineStep ONE: Boot the machine

To PXE-boot the machine,To PXE-boot the machine,press F12. This screen willpress F12. This screen willappear.appear.

Note:Note: PressPress F12F12 again to network service-boot to aagain to network service-boot to aWDS server.WDS server.

OROR

Boot the machine with theBoot the machine with theWindows Vista Setup Disc.Windows Vista Setup Disc.

Note:Note: Either select CD/DVD Drive as the First BootEither select CD/DVD Drive as the First BootDevice or PressDevice or Press F12F12 to get the Boot Device Menuto get the Boot Device Menu


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Step TWO: Machine loads installation filesStep TWO: Machine loads installation files

The following screenappears.

The machine loads theinstallation files, locallyreboots, and then proceedswith the install.


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Step THREE: Current disk informationStep THREE: Current disk information

This screen shows what the

current disk information.If the user has no usefuldata on the machine or haspreviously performed abackup, then the format

option is recommended.Vista can only be installedon a NTFS partition.


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SetupSetup


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Step FOUR: Install WindowsStep FOUR: Install Windows

Click Next to proceed withthe install.


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Windows Vista Clean Install StagesWindows Vista Clean Install Stages

There are four stages or phases of Windows Vista setup:

Down-level Phase

WinPE Phase

FirstBoot Phase OOBE Phase


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Down-level PhaseDown-level Phase

Tasks performed in this phase

Validating the product key

Performing down-level migration tasks

Copying the installation files locally

Replicates the source media to local hard disk

Directory called $Windows.~BV on the system partition

Gathering disk information

Puts down WinPE image for next phase

Prepping the boot paths to point to the WinPE image

Reboot computer and go into next phase

The bulk of the work during the down-level phase is done in the migration engine if upgrading

WinPE PhaseWinPE Phase


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Migration of security settings

Partition or formatting changes

SysprepInstall.wim image is applied to the destination disk

Fix the boot path to prepare for First Boot Phase

Reboot computer and go into First Boot Phase

Online Setup PhaseOnline Setup Phase


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The Bulk of the time in setup is spent in First Boot Phase

All online actions are performed for each component by the Component Base Services engine (CBS)

Sysprep specialization if used

Autologon

Runonce

Customer sees a wait message on screen

Setup logs for this phase

%windir%\cmiv2.log,

%windir%\setupapi.log

%windir%\panther

Reboot computer and go into OOBE phase

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OOBE PhaseOOBE Phase

OOBE Phase

Country/Keyboard settings

User account Name, Password and Icon

Wallpaper

Time Zone/Clock set

Reboot

Automatic settings

IE Settings

Themes

Media Player

Desktop

Welcome Center

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Installation RequirementsInstallation Requirements

Pre-Setup Checks

User must be on valid hardware configuration

Block setup from installing to IA64 Itanium systems

Block setup from installing on an AMD Athlon Processor based computer if Starter Edition is detected

User must be running from a valid WinPE OS

Blocks Setup from launching if running a previous version of WinPE

Checks image file to verify it is valid

If power management is detected Windows Vista setup will prevent the system from going into standby

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Installation Requirements (cont.)Installation Requirements (cont.)

After Setup has started

Disk Configuration

Valid partition must be available. (Cannot install to FAT32 partition)

Windows Vista setup will require a reboot if there is not an existing partition

Setup must be able to write to a bootable partition

Setup will check all disks for Self-Monitoring Analysis, and Reporting Technology (SMART) failures

Warn user if SMART failure is detected on installation drive

Allow user to override warning

By default, if setup detects a SMART failure on default disk selected as a temp drive

Setup will select a different disk.

If no other disks are available the user will be warned but will be allowed to override the warning

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Pre-setup

The following requirements must be met in all scenarios in order for the user to install. Thefollowing checks will be performed before setup begins.

User must be on valid operating system to install. For down-level install, user must be running Windows 2000 SP4 or higher.

Otherwise, user must boot from media and perform clean install.

Ensure that all RunOnce items have completed before starting setup.

Setup will block if it detects any items in this` registry key.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce


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Down-level OS (upgrade) (cont.)Down-level OS (upgrade) (cont.)

After setup has started

Ensure that user does not install to same partitionas existing down-level OS.

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Dual Boot Setup ChecksDual Boot Setup Checks

Pre-setup

Dual boot scenarios

If setup detects a newer version of the loader already on target system, block install.

After setup has started

Disk configuration

Sufficient space must be available for setup to install.

Message for temporary working space for setup to use

Message for space for setup to install Vista image

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Setup OptionsSetup OptionsSetup uses Setup.exe not winnt32.exe

Setup command line switches: (Other switches are available but we will cover the most useful ones for the consumer user here.)

/checkupgradeonly

Checks your computer for upgrade compatibility.

/cmd:command_line

Instructs setup to carry out a specific command during the final phase of setup.

/dudisable

Prevents Dynamic Update from running

/noreboot

Instructs setup to not restart the computer after the down-level phase of setup is completed so that you can execute other commands.

/tempdrive:drive_letter

affects the placement of temporary files only

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Setup Files and DirectoriesSetup Files and Directories

Setup has two sets of files to place during installation:

$Windows.~bt the files needed to boot the system (NT boot files, WinPE, setupfiles)

The ~bt folder will be copied to the bootable active partition on the system. The bootpartition requires a minimum amount of HD space to support installation (today 200 MB).If there is not enough space for the ~bt folder, setup will fail and inform the user with anerror (Not enough disk space on your boot drive. Free drive space and try again.).

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Setup Files and Directories (cont.)Setup Files and Directories (cont.)

$Windows.~ls the installation sources (install.wim) The ~ls folder will be copied to the partition specified in thetempdrive command line argument. If the specified drive doesnot meet the space requirements, setup will fail and inform theuser with an error (Not enough disk space on your specifiedtemporary drive. Free drive space and try again.).

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OverviewOverview


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Data Migration Matrix for VistaData Migration Matrix for Vista


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Data Migration Store (D i S t )Data Migration Store (D i S t )


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Data Migration Store (During Setup)Data Migration Store (During Setup)

~Q directory store

During the upgrade process, the data marked for being moved is stored in the $Windows.~Q directory

It is possible that all settings arent transferred properly If thats the case, you can look for the existence ofa ~Q directory on the root of the installation drive and possibly recover data

NOTE: User profiles are stored here

$Windows.~Q\Data\Users\

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$Windows. Q data recovery$ do s Q da a eco e yAs mentioned in the previous section on upgrade installations, there arecases where user settings and data might not be properly migrated.

During the upgrade installation process, user documents and settings aremoved to the $Windows.~Q directory for preparation for injection into theinstall.wim.

If this fails for any reason, you may still see a $Windows.~Q directory onthe root of the installation drive or in the root of the users profile directory.

This $Windows.~Q directory should encapsulate the documents andsettings that the user is missing.

You can copy and paste these settings into the proper directories post

installation to recover user data.

It is not recommended to perform an in place upgrade of Vista as the$Windows.~Q directory is the default placeholder for user data and thisdirectory may be deleted during an in place upgrade.


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DWM & GraphicsDWM & Graphics

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DWM (Desktop Windows Manager)DWM (Desktop Windows Manager)

Desktop Window Manager (DWM)

What is DWM?DWM takes desktop windows and renders them off screen, then composites them together andallows effects to be applied and present a higher quality desktop. The rendering occurs in Direct3Dand the rendering is actually happening in hardware using the Pixel Shaders on the video card

Since windows are rendered off screen instead of being directly drawn to the desktop, they donthave to worry about windows that may be behind them when dragging them around

Rendering the windows off screen allows for things like live dynamic thumbnails, examples ofwhich you will see when hovering over the program in the taskbar or doing (ALT + TAB).

DWM also enables a cool feature call Flip3D that allows you view your open windows in a 3d Spaceand cycle through them backwards and forwards as if you were operating a rolodex. (Windows flagkey + Tab and directional arrow to scroll screens)

DWM uses the Windows Presentation Foundation (Avalon) and requires a modern video card with adriver based on a the Windows Driver Display Model

DWM enables the Aero Glass theme (CTRL + SHIFT+ F9), which is what provides the translucentwindow functionality

Also provides Window animations during minimize maximize process

DWM also enables Window scaling so that users with High DPI displays no longer have the problemof very small and hard to see windows. Windows can now be scaled to a normal size withoutdistortion which was not something that was possible in Windows XP.

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GPU Video Bus Discreet Video Integrated VideoSoftware

Requirements

Performance

Minimum

Delivers Quality,

Productivity

Memory Sys tem Memory

High DPI Scaling

Composition -based

rotation

Glass blurry glass effec

in Windows framesVideo Memory Video Memory

3D transitions Animatio

& Effects

new Alt-Tab & 3D

Stacking

Composition - based D

ScalingSystem Memory System Memory

Limited Effects and

AnimationsVideo Memory Video Memory

3D transitions Animatio

& Effects

new Alt-Tab & 3DStacking

Power Optimized

Aero Express Look and

Feel

No Composition

No Effects

Benchmark now

available and

defined 1400 MB/s

or better to get

Transparency On

by default and 180

MB/s for Vista

Optimum Logo

(Version 3.0 Draft

0.7 )Composition - based

rotation

Transparency

OFF

Aero To Go Win XP hardware requirements and Video Driver Requirements

Aero

Transparency

ON

512MB

Hardware Requirements

DX9 with

Pixel shader

2.0 in

hardware

DX9

AGP 8x, PCI

Express 16

AGP 8x, PCI

Express 16

1GB, Dual

Channel DDR2

Vista Standard

SKU64MB, 128MB

recommended

64MB, 128MB

recommended

WDDM Video

Driver (formerly

LDDM)

WDDM VideoDriver (formerly

LDDM)

Vista Ultimate o

a Premimum

SKU128MB 128MB

512MB1GB, Dual

Channel DDR2

Vista Fea ture What you get?

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Windows Vista provides two entirely new features to manage windows:Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D.

Flip allows you to flip through open windows (by using Alt+Tab), providinga live thumbnail of each window, rather than just a generic icon and filename. Live thumbnails make it easier to quickly identify the window youwant, particularly when multiple windows of the same kind are open.

Flip 3D allows you to use the scroll wheel on your mouse to flip throughopen windows in a stack, and quickly locate and select the one you wantto work with. This feature is even handier when you use it with the newFlip 3D key that manufacturers are adding to many keyboards.

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Flip 3DFlip 3D

Aero Aero GlassAero Aero Glass


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Windows Vista desktop experiencesWindows Vista desktop experiences

Windows Vista will offer different desktop experiences based on

the available graphics hardware in the system

Aero Glass experience: Delivers the full-fidelity Longhornuser experience on the desktop, including support for 3Dgraphics and animation.

Aero experience: Delivers the minimum hardwareacceleration and desktop composition for the Longhorn userexperience.

Classic experience: Equivalent to Windows 2000capabilities, using software rendering.

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ppVideo Card Memory

Shared or

Dedicated Video Bus Aero? Benchmark

ATI FireGL V3100 128 MB DDR SDRAM Dedicated PCI-Express x16 Glass 2361.28 MB/s

ATI FireGL V5100 128 MB DDR SDRAM Dedicated PCI-Express x16 Glass 1414.80 MB/s

ATI Radeon 8800 128MB DDR Dedicated 8x AGP No Glass

ATI Radeon 9600 SE 128 MB double data rate SDRAM Dedicated 8x AGP Glass Benchmark Failed

ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128 MB double data rate SDRAM Dedicated 8x AGP No Glass

ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB double data rate SDRAM Dedicated 8xAGP No Glass

ATI Radeon x300 SE 128MB DDR1 Dedicated PCI-Express x16 Glass 1090.55 MB/s

ATI Radeon x600 128 MB DDR1 Dedicated PCI-Express x16 Glass 1361.67 MB/s

ATI Radeon x800 256 MB DDR SDRAM Dedicated PCI-Express x16 Glass 2988.33 MB/s

ATI Radeon XPress200 (9600) 128MB Shared PCI-Express x16 Glass 1080.45 MB/s

Integrated Intel 900 graphics 64MB Shared No Glass 814.89 MB/s

Intel Extreme 2 64MB Shared No Glass

Intel Integrated 950 Graphics 128MB Shared Glass 1733.43 MB/s

NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 128MB DDR Dedicated 8x AGP No Glass

NVIDIA GeForce FX 5600 128MB DDR Dedicated 8x AGP No Glass

NVIDIA GeForce4 MX Graphics 64MB Shared No GlassNVIDIA Quadro FX 1100 128 MB DDR SDRAM Dedicated 8x AGP Glass 1171.47 MB/s

NVIDIA Quadro FX 1300 128 MB DDR SDRAM Dedicated PCI-Express x16 Glass 2864.70 MB/s

NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400 128MB DDR Dedicated PCI-Express x16 Glass 6044.17 MB/s

NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400 256MB DDR Dedicated PCI-Express x16 Glass 8287.94 MB/s

NVIDIA Quadro FX 500 128MB DDR SDRAM Dedicated 8x AGP No Glass

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Aero and Hardware AccelerationAero and Hardware Acceleration

The Aero experiences require a display adapter that supports

hardware renderingOnly the Aero Glass experience requires drivers that uses theLDDM.

Aero only requires XDDM drivers (XP Driver Display Model)

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Hardware acceleration using LDDM drivers is based completely on the Direct3D pipeline

Advances are delivered in the following areas

Text: Sub-pixel ClearType anti-aliasing

2D graphics: Hardware accelerated, resolution independent anti-aliased graphics

3D graphics: A higher level API, integrated with 2D API and controls infrastructure

Video: Glitch-free playback

Color pipeline: Greater than 8 bits per component

Desktop Compositor: All graphical elements can be arbitrarily combined within applications and across thedesktop

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experiencesexperiencesSupport VGA graphics

Support D3 state in graphics adapter and driver

Choose a GPU that supports ACPI device performancestates

Multiple Adapters and Multiple Monitors

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Requirements for Aero ExperienceRequirements for Aero Experience

At least 32 MB graphics memory

Support at least 32 bits per pixel (bpp)

Support 3D hardware acceleration with capabilities equal to DirectX 9Implement graphics system on high bandwidth AGP 4X or PCI Express 8 lane bus on discrete GPU solutions

Provide sufficient system memory bandwidth to support high-density displays on UMA solutions

Choose graphics hardware that supports COLORWRITEENABLE for rendering of anti-aliased text

Requirements for Aero Glassi

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ExperienceExperienceLDDM Drivers

At least 64 MB graphics memory

Support at least 32 bits per pixel (bpp)

Support advanced 3D hardware acceleration with capabilities equal to DirectX 9

Support graphics hardware requirements for one-bit-per-pixel glyph composition

Implement graphics system on high bandwidth AGP 8X or PCI Express 16-lane bus

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Trouble ShootingTrouble Shooting

Have WDDM Video driver installed but dont have glass

If upgrading from standard VGA driver sometimes WinSAT runs anddisables Glass. Re-run WinSAT benchmarksIf that doesnt work then setHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM\CompositionPolicy to a DWORDvalue of 2 in the registry


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Internet Explorer 7Internet Explorer 7

Internet Explorer in Windows VistaInternet Explorer in Windows Vista


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Internet Explorer in Windows VistaInternet Explorer in Windows Vista

More Secure Infrastructure

Zone & domain restrictions

Block suspicious contentAnti-spoofing

More User Control

Download monitoring

Pop-up blocker

Information bar

Add-on manager

KeyKey

improvements:improvements:

Major upgrade focused on security

mybank.comevilhacker.com

Internet

Intranet

Trusted Sites

Local Machine Cantelevat

e

privileges

Locked

Cant seeacross domains

Zone/Domain Security

Download Monitoring



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Major innovations in Windows Vista

Majority of capabilities available forXP users

Key areas of focus:

Dynamic security protectionMakes everyday tasks easier

More manageable and improvedextensibility

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Advanced MalwareProtection

Protected Mode eliminates silent install of malicious code(Windows Vista only)

Improved cross-domain barriers defend against spoofing

Automatic updating through Windows Update

Full Control OverAdd-ons

ActiveX Opt-in ensures user consent before controls run

Restore to Factory Defaults resets to clean configuration

Troubleshoot by running in Add-ons Disabled Mode

Warn when security settings are too low

Dynamic ProtectionAgainst Web Fraud& Data Theft

Phishing Filter: anti-phishing warning/blocking

Secure site communication notification & verification

Address Bar visible in every window

One-click cleanup cached pages, passwords, history

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Advanced TabbedBrowsing

Simplified CommonActivities

New Experiences

Page Tabs to view multiple sites at onceTab groups open multiple pages with single click

Quick Tabs enables easy tab navigation/selection

Advanced shrink-to-fit and live margins for printing

Favorites Center provides one place to access allhistory, favorites, tab groups and Web Feeds

Easy access to Toolbar Search Box

Dramatically simplified user interface

Web Feed detection and reading in the browser

Page Zoom for easy reading

Broad choice of add-ons to enhance capabilitieswith new add-ons website

More Manageable andMore Manageable and


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Improved ExtensibilityImproved Extensibility

Advanced Web andsoftware development

Customizable andExtensible

Seamless deployment via enhanced IEAKTest prior to migration with app-compat toolkit

(at final release)

Web Feed platform enables all applications tobuild on RSS

Updated, more complete documentation

Improved CSS stds & transparent PNG supportSupport for Internationalized Domain Nameswith Anti-Spoofing technology built in

Maintains compatibility with current sites/apps

Developer Toolbar for debugging web pages

Enterprise-classManageability

Group policy support for new settings

Commitment to application compatibility bar of XP SP2

Continued Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)7x24 incident response support

No change to Windows support lifecycle timelines


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ActiveX Opt-in & Protected ModeActiveX Opt-in & Protected Mode


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pDefending systems from malicious attack

pDefending systems from malicious attack

ActiveX Opt-in puts users in control

Reduces attack surface

Previously unused controls disabled

Retain ActiveX benefits, increase user security

Protected Mode reduces severity of threats

Eliminates silent malware install

IE process sandboxed to protect OS

Designed for security and compatibility

Protected ModeProtected Mode

ActiveX Opt-inActiveX Opt-in

EnabledEnabledControlsControls

WindowsWindows

DisabledDisabledControlsControlsUserUser

ActioActionn

UserUser

ActioActionn

IEIECacheCache My Computer (C:)My Computer (C:)

BrokerBrokerProcessProcess

Low RightsLow Rights

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Secure and Trustworthy BrowsingSecure and Trustworthy Browsing

Explicit user consent will be required the firsttime an ActiveX control is run on the machine Except for a prepopulated allow list

This protects the user from preinstalled controls beingarbitrarily and maliciously used by Internet content

User can also run in Add-ons Disabled Mode for recovery


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Web Feeds (RSS) Platformi li Of li d f i

Web Feeds (RSS) PlatformA t ti D li Of P li d I f ti


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Automatic Delivery Of Personalized InformationAutomatic Delivery Of Personalized Information

IE 7 Supports Web Feeds (RSS) in Three Ways

1. Enables discovery, viewing & subscribing as you browse

2. Provides common feed listand a common feed store to enablenew class of applications to easily support RSS

3. Enable new scenarios via Simple List Extensions, giving webfeeds the power to do more with lists than ever before

BrowsersBrowsers ReadersReaders AppsApps WebsitesWebsites

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Screenshot - Quick TabsScreenshot - Quick Tabs


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Screenshot - Favorites CenterScreenshot - Favorites Center


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BeforeBefore AfterAfter

Screenshot - Shrink-To-Fit PrintingWeb Pages Automatically Formatted To Print Properly

Screenshot - Shrink-To-Fit PrintingWeb Pages Automatically Formatted To Print Properly


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Web Pages Automatically Formatted To Print ProperlyWeb Pages Automatically Formatted To Print Properly

More IE7 Information


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Read the IE7 technology overview

http://www.microsoft.com/ieFollow the IE Team Bloghttp://blogs.msdn.com/ie

Browse the IE7 internal homepagehttp://ie/ie7
http://www.microsoft.com/iehttp://blogs.msdn.com/iehttp://ie/ie7/default.aspxhttp://ie/ie7/default.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/iehttp://www.microsoft.com/ie


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User Account ControlUser Account Control

AgendaAgenda


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LUA == UAP == UAC

Why User Account Control (UAC)?

The UAC Approach

UAC technologies in Windows Vista

How this affects your applications today

Writing Vista Logo Compliant Code

DefinitionsDefinitions


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Standard User

Default account created by Accounts Wizard

Prevented from making system-wide changes

Administrator (Protected Admin)

A member of the Local Administrators group

An account with unrestricted access to computer/domain

UAC does not apply to Built-In Admin

Over the Shoulder (OTS)

A prompt for an Administrator to authorize a task started by

a Standard User

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Lost Productivity

Malware damages the system Enterprise users can compromise the corporation

We have to relax security to run Local Intranet applications

These applications require elevated privileges to run

System security must be relaxed It is costly to do this per-app for every OS

Common OS tasks require elevated privilege

Simple scenarios like VPN dont work

Standard Users are not able to manage their account

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All users default to Standard User (non-Admin)

Common user tasks work for Standard UserHigh application compatibility

Admins use full privilege only when needed

Limit use of privilege

Explicit consent before using elevated privilegeProcess isolation of Admin apps and higher riskapplications

Enabling Parental Control Scenarios

DefinitionsDefinitions


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IDW-Internal Developers Workstation

IDS-Internal Developers Server-These terms are used as markers to indicate that the build hasreached a certain quality assurance criterion and that it containsnew high-priority fixes that are critical to the next baseline of theshipping code. The terms IDW/S came from the Windows NTorganization.

LKG- Last Known Good-The term LKG originated in the Visual Studioterm also used as above.CTP- Community Technology Preview- Term used as above, the codehas reached a point that it is considered safe to release to thepartners or internal testing programs.

Incremental build An incremental build includes only the code of the

source tree that has changed since the previous build. This isgetting out a daily build to the test team, regardless ofcircumstances, this is to perform incremental builds instead ofdaily clean builds. This is also the best way to maintain qualityand a known state of a build. As you can guess, the build timeneeded for an incremental build is just a fraction of what a cleanbuild takes.

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Clean buildDeleting all obj files, resource files, precompiled headers,generated import libraries, or other byproducts of the build process.

This is the first part of a clean build definition. The second part of aclean build definition is rebuilding every component and every pieceof code in a project. Basically the perfect clean build would bebuilding on a build machine with the operating system and all buildtools freshly installed.

NAP- Network Access Protection (NAP)The idea is to identify and thento isolate 'unhealthy' computers. NAP links with Group Policy, forexample, you can define 'unhealthy' in terms of clients withunsuitable DHCP scope. Other NAP protection includes excludingclients with an 'unhealthy' IPSec policy, VPN or 802.1x validation.

UAP- User Account Protection

LUA- Least-privileged User Accounts - User accounts that let usersexercise general functionality such as running programs, saving andmodifying data, and reading other users data when stored in

accessible folders without exposing administrative privileges.

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SM- Safe Mode

SRT- Startup Repair Tool

DWM- Microsoft Windows Desktop Window Manager - A MicrosoftWindows graphical user interface component that manageswindow policies, behaviors, and visual appearance. Thiscomponent was initially deployed as part of the Microsoft

Windows Vista graphical user interface.

WDS- WDS= Windows Deployment Services Team - A Microsoftbusiness unit responsible for developing technologies that enablethe rapid adoption and deployment of Windows.

PXE- Pre Boot Execution Environment - A component of IntelsWired For Management specification that provides a mechanismwhereby computers can remotely download and execute a bootimage from a server on the network.


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