70-680 Windows 7 configuring

Chapter 1Installing and Maintaining Windows 7

Support for Windows 7

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Objectives In this chapter, you will learn:

About new features of Windows 7 and how it differs from Windows Vista How to prepare for a Windows 7 installation How to install Windows 7, including upgrades, clean installations, and dual-

boot systems How to use the Windows 7 Action Center to help solve hardware and

software problems How to use the Windows 7 Backup and Restore utility

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Objectives (cont’d.) About creating a system image of Windows 7 About installing and supporting Windows 7 in a large enterprise

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What’s New with Windows 7 Fewer differences between Windows 7 and Vista compared to Vista

and XP

Tools are similar to those in Vista

Works faster and uses fewer system resources than Vista

Many improvements over Windows Vista

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Improvements Over Windows Vista Taskbar changes

New and taller taskbar displays a large full-screen preview on mouse over Jump List provides access to some of the major functions of the program Aero Peek gives you a peek at the desktop

Windows Touch Allows you to use a touch screen without additional software Supports multi-touch

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Figure 1-1 Mouse over the Internet Explorer icon in the taskbar to see each open tab in IECourtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

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Figure 1-3 Use Aero Peek to view the Windows desktop and gadgetsCourtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

Improvements Over Windows Vista (cont’d.) Snap and shake windows

Aero Snap automatically maximizes a window when you drag it to the top of the desktop

Aero Shake allows you to place the cursor in the title bar of a window, shake the window and minimize all other open windows

Libraries A collection of one or more folders and their contents Files and folders can be located on any storage media on the local

computer or network

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Figure 1-4 Windows 7 includes four default librariesCourtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

Improvements Over Windows Vista (cont’d.) Windows XP Mode allows you to run older applications that are not

compatible with Windows 7

Action Center Replaces the Vista Security Center Is a centralized location that alerts the user to issues that might need to be

addressed

Homegroups Used to share resources on the computer with other computers on the local

network belonging to the homegroup

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Improvements Over Windows Vista (cont’d.) Windows Life Essentials includes:

Messenger Photo Gallery Mail Writer Movie Maker Family Safety Toolbar

Microsoft Security Essentials: antivirus software that protects a system against malware

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Editions of Windows 7 Windows 7 Starter

Has the most limited features Intended for use on networks or in developing nations

Windows 7 Home Basic: designed for low-cost home systems not requiring full security and networking features

Windows 7 Home Premium Similar to Windows 7 Home Basic Includes additional features such as the Aero user interface

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Editions of Windows 7 (cont’d.) Windows 7 Professional

Intended for business users Similar to Windows Vista Business

Windows 7 Enterprise Includes additional features over Windows 7 Professional Major additional features include BitLocker Drive Encryption and support for

multiple languages Multiple site licensing available

Windows 7 Ultimate: includes every Windows 7 feature

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32-Bit or 64-Bit Versions An operating system is built using either 32-bit or 64-bit code

Use a 64-bit version of Windows 7 if: You need increased performance Your system has enough resources to support it

A 64-bit installation of Windows Generally runs faster than a 32-bit installation Can support more RAM

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Preparing to Install Windows 7 Before installing Windows 7, determine if:

The system’s hardware resources qualify The hardware devices are compatible The system has a DVD drive

Minimum/recommended hardware:

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Hardware For 32-Bit For 64-Bit

Processor 1 GHz or faster 1 GHz or faster

Memory (RAM) 1 GB 2 GB

Free hard drive space

16 GB 20 GB

Video device and driver

DirectX 9 device with WDDM 1.0 or higher

DirectX 9 device with WDDM 1.0 or higher

Preparing to Install Windows 7 (cont’d.) Many hardware manufacturers have not produced Windows 7 drives

Run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor before you upgrade

Microsoft also has a Compatibility Center that is searchable

Dual boot allows you to install the new OS without disturbing the old one

Compatibility mode: group of settings that can be applied to older drivers or applications

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Figure 1-8 The Windows 7 Compatibility Center for hardware and softwareCourtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

Preparing to Install Windows 7 (cont’d.) Upgrade licenses cost less than the full license

Upgrades can be purchased for a PC that already has a Windows XP or a Windows Vista license

Both the upgrade and full license can be used for a clean installation or in-place upgrade installation

In-place upgrade: launched from the Windows desktop and carries forward user settings and installed applications

Clean install: creates a fresh installation and does not carry forward settings or applications

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Preparing to Install Windows 7 (cont’d.) When the computer doesn’t have a DVD drive

Use an external DVD drive Download it from the Internet Copy setup files from another computer on the network that has a DVD

drive Perform a network installation of Windows Use a USB flashdrive

Decide on a clean install, in-place upgrade, or dual boot

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Installing Windows 7 For an in-place upgrade

Boot the system to the Windows desktop Close open applications and scan for viruses Install the Windows 7 DVD and launch Windows setup Follow the instructions on the screen Locate the product key

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Figure 1-10 Begin the Windows 7 installation from the AutoPlay boxCourtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

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Figure 1-12 Opening menu when you launch Windows 7 setup from within WindowsCourtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

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Figure 1-16 The Windows 7 product key found on the inside of a retail package or on the outside of an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) packageCourtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

Installing Windows 7 (cont’d.) To perform a clean install or a dual boot:

Begin the installation from the Windows 7 DVD or from the Windows desktop

If no operating system is installed on the PC, start booting from the DVD

When installing the upgrade to a replacement hard drive: Install Vista or XP first, then install the upgrade Install Windows 7 twice

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Figure 1-20 Select language, time, and keyboard optionsCourtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

Installing Windows 7 (cont’d.) After the installation:

For an OEM installation, affix the product key sticker to the computer Verify that you have network access Activate Windows Install updates and service packs for Windows Verify automatic updates are set as you want them Install hardware and applications Turn Windows features on or off For a laptop, configure power management settings

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Figure 1-26 Paste the Windows 7 Certificate of Authenticity sticker to a new desktopCourtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

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Figure 1-29 The network icon in the taskbar indicates a problemCourtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

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Figure 1-32 Verify the Network security key for the wireless network is correctCourtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

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Figure 1-41 Manage how and when Windows is updatedCourtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

Windows 7 Action Center The support and troubleshooting tools from Vista exist in Windows 7

and work the same way

Some of the tools are renamed

Action Center is new to Windows 7 Provides an easy-to-access central location to find many support tools Problems are color coded

Red indicates a critical problem Orange indicates a less critical problem

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Figure 1-52 The Action Center shows a critical problem that needs a resolutionCourtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

Windows 7 Action Center (cont’d.) When first opened, any problem that needs addressing is displayed

Only lists problems when solutions are available Also possible to see a list of past and current problems providing a history

of problems

The Security and Maintenance Settings and Support tools provides options such as virus protection settings

The UAC (User Account Control) box offers more options in Windows 7

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Windows 7 Action Center (cont’d.) The Action Center can be used to view performance reports and adjust

Windows for best performance

Performance and Information and Tools window contains links to adjusting Visual effects Indexing options Power settings Tools to clean up the hard drive

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Figure 1-58 Detailed information about key system componentsCourtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

Backing Up User Data and the System Image The Windows 7 Backup and Restore utility provides more control over

what you can choose to back up compared to Vista

Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions allow you to save the backup to a network location

You can select the folders and libraries to be included in the backup

Shadow copy: made of any open files so that they can be included in the backup

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Figure 1-61 Set up a backup routine for the first timeCourtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

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Figure 1-68 View and change backup settingCourtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

Backing Up User Data and the System Image (cont’d.) A simple way to open a Windows utility window is to use the Search

programs and files box

A previous version of a file or folder is a version that was previously created by the Backup and Restore utility or by System Protection when it created a restore point

Restore point: a snapshot of the Windows system and includes files that have changed since the last restore point was made

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Backing Up User Data and the System Image (cont’d.) Backup and Restore can be used to create a system image

Important points about a system image It is a copy of the Windows volume It must always be created on an internal or external hard drive The system image on a hard drive can be found in the path D:\

WindowsImageBackup\computer name In addition to backing up a system image, you should also back up

individual folders that contain user data

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Backing Up User Data and the System Image (cont’d.) Windows Backup and Restore offers two ways to create a system

image: Include backing up the system image as part of the regularly scheduled

backup procedure Create a system image apart from the regularly scheduled backup

procedure

The system image you create using Backup and Restore can only be installed on the computer that was used to create it

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Special Concerns When Working in a Large Enterprise In a large computing environment deployment strategies are needed

to perform installations

Deployment strategy A procedure to install Windows, device drivers, and applications on a

computer Can include the process to transfer user settings, application settings, and

user data files from an old installation to the new installation

Microsoft suggests four deployment strategies; the one selected depends on the number of computers to be deployed and the time required

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Special Concerns When Working in a Large Enterprise (cont’d.) High-touch with retail media strategy

Recommended for fewer than 100 computers Except for upgrade installations, applications must be manually installed

after the OS is installed Windows Easy Transfer can be used to transfer user settings User State Migration Tool (USMT)

Included in the AIK The kit contains software tools and documentation to set up high-volume

deployments

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Special Concerns When Working in a Large Enterprise (cont’d.) High-touch with standard image strategy

A system administrator prepares a standard image Standard image: includes Windows 7, drivers, and applications The image is created using tools in the Windows AIK It is usually stored in an 8 GB or larger bootable USB flash drive The installation is started manually by booting from the flash drive It takes longer to set up than the high-touch with media strategy

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Special Concerns When Working in a Large Enterprise (cont’d.) Lite-touch, high-volume deployment strategy

Uses a deployment server on the network to serve up the installation after a technician starts the process

Distribution share: files in the installation that include Windows, device drivers, and applications

The technician starts the installation by booting the computer to Windows PE

Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) is a minimum operating system used to start the installation

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Special Concerns When Working in a Large Enterprise (cont’d.) Zero-touch, high-volume deployment strategy

The most difficult to set up and requires complex tools Does not require pull automation (the user starting the process) Uses push automation (the server automatically pushes the installation to a

computer) The entire installation is automated and no user intervention is required

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Special Concerns When Working in a Large Enterprise (cont’d.) The Windows 7 version of USMT is:

Version 4.0 Much improved over earlier versions Included in the Windows AIK software

AIK software must first be installed before using USMT

Source: the computer from which the user and application settings as well as user files are taken

Destination: the computer that is to receive the data

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Special Concerns When Working in a Large Enterprise (cont’d.) USMT software uses two commands

ScanState migrates settings and files from the source to a safe location LoadState applies the settings and files to the destination computer

What to expect with IPv6 IPv6 uses 128 bits for an IP address instead of IPv4 with 32 bits Addresses are written as 8 blocks of hexadecimal numbers

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Special Concerns When Working in a Large Enterprise (cont’d.) Windows 7 supports both IPv4 and IPv6 on the same network

Both standards are enabled by default

The IPv6 addresses are followed by a % sign and a number

Tunnels are used by IPv6 to transport IPv6 packets through or over an IPv4 network

Three tunneling protocols have been developed: ISATAP, Teredo, 6TO4

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Summary Windows 7 performs better than Windows Vista with fewer resources.

The Windows 7 taskbar incorporates a Jump List allowing quick access to recently used files.

Windows 7 supports multi-touch with Windows Touch.

Aero Snap and Shake provide additional ways to restore, maximize, resize, and move windows.

Libraries collect files and folders into logical collections

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Summary (cont’d.) Windows XP mode allows users to run older programs in a native

Windows XP environment, available for certain editions of Windows 7

The Action Center is now a central alert and support center.

The homegroup provides for improved sharing over the standard Windows workgroup.

All editions except Starter are available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

Upgrade licenses allows for cheaper upgrades

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Summary (cont’d.) Windows 7 can be installed as an in-place upgrade, in a dual-boot

scenario or as a fresh install.

The four deployment strategies are (a) high-touch with retail media, (b) high-touch with a standard image, (c) lite-touch, high-volume deployment, and (d) zero-touch, high-volume deployment.

IPV6 is now the standard stack for Windows 7, and IPV6 packets are tunneled over the commonly deployed IPV4 network

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