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A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PCFifth Edition

Chapter 15

Installing and Using Windows XP Professional

2A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, Fifth Edition

You Will Learn…

About the features and architecture of Windows XP

How to install Windows XP

How to use Windows XP

How to install hardware and applications with Windows XP


Features and Architecture of Windows XP

Integrates features of Windows 9x and 2000

Added support for multimedia and networking technologies

Slightly different look and feel

Different organization of utilities and functions under menus and windows


Windows XP FeaturesNew user interface

Two users can be logged on simultaneously

Windows Media Player for Windows XP

Windows Messenger

Ability to burn a CD using drag-drop

Expanded Help feature

Advanced security features


New User Interface


Additional Windows XP Professional Features

Remote Desktop

Roaming profiles

Additional security features

Multilingual capabilities

Support for new higher-performance processors


Advantages and Disadvantages of Windows XP


Windows XP ArchitectureUses same kernel architecture as Windows NT/2000;

Components operate in either user mode or kernel mode

Boot process and files needed for a successful boot are the same as for Windows NT/2000Generally more stable than Windows NT/2000Easier installationIncreased security


Windows XP Architecture (continued)


Installing Windows XP

Clean install

As an upgrade

Setting up a dual boot


Planning the InstallationVerify minimum/recommended requirements

Verify hardware compatibility list

Decide how to partition hard drive and what file system to use

Decide whether to configure PC as a workstation in a workgroup or as part of a domain

Make a final checklist


Minimum and Recommended Requirements


Minimum Requirements and Hardware Compatibility

Verify that software and hardware qualify for Windows XP

Run Readiness Analyzer

Go to Microsoft Web site and search on each hardware device by type

If hardware does not qualify, download upgrade drivers before you begin installation


Hard Drive Partitions and File Systems

Partitions on hard drive must be adequate to install Windows XP (at least a 2-GB partition for installation, with 1.5 GB of free space)

Supported file systems (same as Windows 2000)

FAT16

FAT32

NTFS


General Guidelines for Selecting a File System

Setting up a dual boot with MS-DOS or Windows NT, and each OS must access all partitions

Setting up a dual boot with Windows 9x, and each OS must access all partitions

File and folder securityFile compressionControl over how much disk space a user is allowedFile encryption

FAT16 FAT32 NTFS


Joining a Workgroup or Domain

More than 10 computersResources controlled by a domain controller running on network operating systemUsed to administer and secure network from centralized location or if several centralized resources are shared by many users

Fewer than 10 computers networked togetherEach computer controls own resources; no centralized control of resources

DomainWorkgroup


Upgrade or Clean Install?

If you plan to set up a dual boot

Clean install

If you have another OS installed and do not plan a dual boot

Choose between an upgrade and clean install


Final Checklist


Final Checklist (continued)


Performing an UpgradeClean up hard drive

Perform hardware or software upgrades

Flash the BIOS

Back up important files

Scan hard drive for viruses

Uncompress drive (if compressed)

Uninstall incompatible hardware or software


Setting Up a Dual Boot

Start installation as for a clean install with another OS installed

Choose to install Windows XP on a different partition than the other OS

Windows XP recognizes that another OS is installed and sets up the Startup menu


Setting Up a Dual Boot (continued)


After the Installation

Activate the OS

Product activation: strategy used by Microsoft to prevent software piracy

Prepare OS for use

Back up hard drive in preparation for a disaster


Transferring User Files and Preferences to a New PC

User State Migration Tool (USMT)

Transfers user files and folders, display properties, taskbar options, and browser and e-mail settings from Windows 9x or Windows NT/2000/XP computer

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard


Transferring User Files and Preferences to a New PC (continued)

Scanstate command

Copies information to a server or removable media

Loadstate command

Copies information to destination computer


Preparing for Later Problems with the OS

Create a backup of the hard drive with Automated System Recovery (ASR) utility

Use the Backup or Restore Wizard to back up the hard drive partition after installation is complete


Creating the Backup and ASR Floppy Disk


Using Windows XP


Using Windows XP (continued)


Customizing the Windows XP Desktop

Managing shortcuts

When first installed, Recycle Bin is only shortcut on desktop

Controlling what goes in the system tray

Controlling Windows Messenger


Customizing the Desktop


Managing Shortcuts


Windows XP Taskbar and System Tray


Windows Messenger


Managing Audio and Video

Support for inputting images from digital cameras and scanners

Windows Movie Maker for editing video

Windows Media Player, Version 8

Jukebox for organizing audio files

Windows Sound Recorder


Windows Media Player


Windows Sound Recorder


Multiple Logins and Remote Assistance

Multiple logins

More than one user can be logged on at the same time

Remote Assistance

Remote support technician can have full access to a user’s desktop


Installing HardwareInstallation options

Automatic (Recommended)

From a list or specific location (Advanced)

Device Manager can help solve problems with devices

Automatically find an update for a driver

Roll back a driver if an update fails

Verify that the driver is Microsoft-certified


Using Device Manager


Using Device Manager (continued)


Verifying That Drivers Are Certified by Microsoft

File Signature Verification tool

Driver Query tool

Device Manager


Installing Applications

Methods

Add or Remove Programs icon in Control Panel

Run application’s setup program from Run dialog box

Administrator privileges required to install software


Uninstalling Applications


Installing Legacy Software

Do not attempt to run older versions of

Antivirus software

Maintenance and cleanup utilities

Best to upgrade software to versions compatible with Windows XP


Troubleshooting Legacy Software Installation

Check Microsoft Web site for updates to Windows XP or the Microsoft application

Check software manufacturer’s Web site for updates or suggestions

Consider upgrading software

Use Windows XP Compatibility Mode utility


Compatibility Mode Utility


Program Compatibility Wizard


Program Compatibility Wizard (continued)


Summary

Introduction to Windows XP Professional

New features and changes to existing ones

How to install and use Windows XP Professional

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