Transcript A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, 5e

A+ Guide to Managing
and Maintaining Your PC
Fifth Edition
Chapter 15
Installing and Using Windows
XP Professional
You Will Learn…
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About the features and architecture of
Windows XP
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How to install Windows XP
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How to use Windows XP
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How to install hardware and applications with
Windows XP
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Features and Architecture of
Windows XP
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Integrates features of Windows 9x and 2000
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Added support for multimedia and networking
technologies
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Slightly different look and feel
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Different organization of utilities and functions
under menus and windows
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Windows XP Features
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New user interface
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Two users can be logged on simultaneously
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Windows Media Player for Windows XP
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Windows Messenger
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Ability to burn a CD using drag-drop
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Expanded Help feature
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Advanced security features
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New User Interface
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Additional Windows XP
Professional Features
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Remote Desktop
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Roaming profiles
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Additional security features
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Multilingual capabilities
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Support for new higher-performance
processors
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Advantages and Disadvantages
of Windows XP
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Windows XP Architecture
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Uses same kernel architecture as Windows
NT/2000;
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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/2000
Generally more stable than Windows NT/2000
Easier installation
Increased security
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Windows XP Architecture
(continued)
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Installing Windows XP
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Clean install
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As an upgrade
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Setting up a dual boot
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Planning the Installation
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Verify minimum/recommended requirements
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Verify hardware compatibility list
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Decide how to partition hard drive and what
file system to use
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Decide whether to configure PC as a
workstation in a workgroup or as part of a
domain
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Make a final checklist
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Minimum and Recommended
Requirements
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Minimum Requirements and
Hardware Compatibility
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Verify that software and hardware qualify for
Windows XP
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Run Readiness Analyzer
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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
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Hard Drive Partitions and File
Systems
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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)
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Supported file systems (same as Windows
2000)
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FAT16
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FAT32
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NTFS
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General Guidelines for
Selecting a File System
NTFS
FAT32
File and folder
security
 File compression
 Control over how
much disk space a
user is allowed
 File encryption
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Setting up a dual
boot with
Windows 9x, and
each OS must
access all
partitions
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FAT16
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Setting up a dual
boot with MSDOS or Windows
NT, and each OS
must access all
partitions
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Joining a Workgroup or Domain
Workgroup
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Fewer than 10 computers
networked together
Each computer controls own
resources; no centralized
control of resources
Domain
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More than 10 computers
Resources controlled by a
domain controller running on
network operating system
Used to administer and secure
network from centralized
location or if several
centralized resources are
shared by many users
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Upgrade or Clean Install?
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If you plan to set up a dual boot
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Clean install
If you have another OS installed and do not
plan a dual boot
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Choose between an upgrade and clean install
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Final Checklist
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Final Checklist (continued)
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Performing an Upgrade
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Clean up hard drive
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Perform hardware or software upgrades
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Flash the BIOS
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Back up important files
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Scan hard drive for viruses
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Uncompress drive (if compressed)
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Uninstall incompatible hardware or software
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Setting Up a Dual Boot
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Start installation as for a clean install with
another OS installed
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Choose to install Windows XP on a different
partition than the other OS
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Windows XP recognizes that another OS is
installed and sets up the Startup menu
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Setting Up a Dual Boot (continued)
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After the Installation
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Activate the OS
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Product activation: strategy used by Microsoft to
prevent software piracy
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Prepare OS for use
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Back up hard drive in preparation for a disaster
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Transferring User Files and
Preferences to a New PC
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User State Migration Tool (USMT)
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Transfers user files and folders, display properties,
taskbar options, and browser and e-mail settings
from Windows 9x or Windows NT/2000/XP
computer
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Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
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Transferring User Files and
Preferences to a New PC
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Scanstate command
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Copies information to a server or removable media
Loadstate command
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Copies information to destination computer
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Preparing for Later Problems
with the OS
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Create a backup of the hard drive with
Automated System Recovery (ASR) utility
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Use the Backup or Restore Wizard to back up
the hard drive partition after installation is
complete
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Creating the Backup and ASR
Floppy Disk
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Using Windows XP
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Using Windows XP (continued)
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Using Windows XP (continued)
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Customizing the Windows XP
Desktop
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Managing shortcuts
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When first installed, Recycle Bin is only shortcut
on desktop
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Controlling what goes in the system tray
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Controlling Windows Messenger
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Customizing the Desktop
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Managing Shortcuts
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Windows XP Taskbar and
System Tray
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Windows Messenger
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Managing Audio and Video
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Support for inputting images from digital
cameras and scanners
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Windows Movie Maker for editing video
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Windows Media Player, Version 8
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Jukebox for organizing audio files
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Windows Sound Recorder
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Windows Media Player
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Windows Sound Recorder
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Multiple Logins and Remote
Assistance
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Multiple logins
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More than one user can be logged on at the same
time
Remote Assistance
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Remote support technician can have full access to
a user’s desktop
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Installing Hardware
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Installation options
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Automatic (Recommended)
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From a list or specific location (Advanced)
Device Manager can help solve problems with
devices
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Automatically find an update for a driver
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Roll back a driver if an update fails
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Verify that the driver is Microsoft-certified
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Using Device Manager
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Using Device Manager (continued)
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Verifying That Drivers Are
Certified by Microsoft
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File Signature Verification tool
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Driver Query tool
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Device Manager
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Installing Applications
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Methods
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Add or Remove Programs icon in Control Panel
Run application’s setup program from Run dialog
box
Administrator privileges required to install
software
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Uninstalling Applications
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Installing Legacy Software
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Do not attempt to run older versions of
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Antivirus software
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Maintenance and cleanup utilities
Best to upgrade software to versions
compatible with Windows XP
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Troubleshooting Legacy
Software Installation
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Check Microsoft Web site for updates to
Windows XP or the Microsoft application
Check software manufacturer’s Web site for
updates or suggestions
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Consider upgrading software
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Use Windows XP Compatibility Mode utility
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Compatibility Mode Utility
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Program Compatibility Wizard
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Program Compatibility Wizard
(continued)
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Summary
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Introduction to Windows XP Professional
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New features and changes to existing ones
How to install and use Windows XP
Professional
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