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Course ILT Windows installation and upgrades Unit objectives Install a Windows operating system Upgrade from one version of Windows to another Course ILT Topic A Topic A: Installation Topic B: Upgrades Course ILT 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 Course ILT 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 Course ILT 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 Course ILT 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 Course ILT 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 Course ILT Hardware compatibility Verify hardware compatibility with Windows version Check HCL for approved hardware Obtain latest device drivers Course ILT 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 Course ILT File systems FAT FAT32 NTFS Multi-boot computers Course ILT Install in this order: – – – – Windows 9x or Windows Me Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows XP Course ILT Activity A-1 Identifying pre-installation tasks Course ILT 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) Course ILT Troubleshooting Disk space CD-ROM errors Blue screen Setup hangs during GUI Windows won’t start after installation Course ILT 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 Course ILT Activity A-2 Installing Windows 2000 Professional Course ILT Devices and drivers Hardware compatibility Adequate permissions Searching for device drivers Course ILT Activity A-3 Searching for and installing device drivers Course ILT Driver signing Course ILT Activity A-4 Configuring driver signing Course ILT Topic B Topic A: Installation Topic B: Upgrades Course ILT 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 Course ILT 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 Course ILT 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 Course ILT 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 Course ILT 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 Course ILT Activity B-1 Upgrading to Windows XP Course ILT 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 Windows XP Professional SP2 Course ILT 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 Course ILT Activity B-2 Installing a Windows XP service pack Course ILT Unit summary Installed Windows Upgraded Windows