Chapter 7

Chapter 7Chapter 7Installing and Using Installing and Using

Windows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional

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Additional Features of Additional Features of Windows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional

Remote Desktop enables someone to Remote Desktop enables someone to remotely control your computerremotely control your computer

Roaming profiles enable administrator Roaming profiles enable administrator to manage user profiles from a serverto manage user profiles from a server

Additional security featuresAdditional security features Multilingual capabilitiesMultilingual capabilities Support for new higher-performance Support for new higher-performance

processorsprocessors

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Installing Windows XPInstalling Windows XP

Clean installClean install

As an upgradeAs an upgrade

Setting up a dual bootSetting up a dual boot

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Planning the InstallationPlanning the Installation Verify minimum/recommended Verify minimum/recommended

requirementsrequirements Check hardware compatibility list (HCL)Check hardware compatibility list (HCL) Decide how to partition hard drive and Decide how to partition hard drive and

what file system to usewhat file system to use Decide whether to configure PC as part Decide whether to configure PC as part

of a workgroup or a domainof a workgroup or a domain Make a final checklistMake a final checklist

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Hard Drive PartitionsHard Drive Partitionsand File Systemsand File Systems

Ensure that partitions on hard drive are Ensure that partitions on hard drive are adequate to install Windows XPadequate to install Windows XP At least a 2-GB partition is required for At least a 2-GB partition is required for

installation, with 1.5 GB of free spaceinstallation, with 1.5 GB of free space Supported file systems (same as Windows Supported file systems (same as Windows

2000)2000) FAT16FAT16 FAT32FAT32 NTFSNTFS

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General Guidelines for General Guidelines for Selecting a File SystemSelecting a File System

Use NTFS if the following are important:Use NTFS if the following are important: File and folder securityFile and folder security

File compressionFile compression

Control over how much disk space allowedControl over how much disk space allowed

File encryptionFile encryption

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General Guidelines for General Guidelines for Selecting a File System Selecting a File System (continued)(continued)

Use FAT32 if dual booting with Use FAT32 if dual booting with Windows 9x and each OS must Windows 9x and each OS must access all partitionsaccess all partitions

Use FAT16 if dual booting with MS-Use FAT16 if dual booting with MS-DOS or Windows NT and each OS DOS or Windows NT and each OS must access all partitionsmust access all partitions

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Joining a Workgroup or DomainJoining a Workgroup or Domain

WorkgroupWorkgroup Fewer than 10 computers networked Fewer than 10 computers networked

togethertogether

Each computer controls own resourcesEach computer controls own resources No centralized control of resourcesNo centralized control of resources

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Joining a Workgroup or Domain Joining a Workgroup or Domain (continued)(continued)

DomainDomain More than 10 computersMore than 10 computers Resources controlled by a domain controller Resources controlled by a domain controller

running on network operating systemrunning on network operating system Used to administer and secure network from Used to administer and secure network from

centralized location or if several centralized centralized location or if several centralized resources are shared by many usersresources are shared by many users

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Upgrade or Clean Install?Upgrade or Clean Install?

If you plan to set up a dual bootIf you plan to set up a dual boot Choose clean installChoose clean install

If you have another OS installed and If you have another OS installed and do not plan a dual bootdo not plan a dual boot Choose between an upgrade and clean Choose between an upgrade and clean

installinstall

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Upgrade or Clean Install?Upgrade or Clean Install? (continued)(continued)

You can use the Upgrade version of You can use the Upgrade version of Windows XP Professional to upgrade:Windows XP Professional to upgrade: Windows 98Windows 98 Windows MeWindows Me Windows NT 4.0Windows NT 4.0

You can use the Upgrade version of You can use the Upgrade version of Windows XP Home to upgrade:Windows XP Home to upgrade: Windows 98Windows 98 Windows MeWindows Me

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Upgrade or Clean Install?Upgrade or Clean Install? (continued)(continued)

If you currently have Windows 95, If you currently have Windows 95, you must use the “For a New PC” you must use the “For a New PC” version of Windows XP and do a version of Windows XP and do a clean installclean install

You can still choose a clean install You can still choose a clean install regardless of whether there is an OS regardless of whether there is an OS currently installedcurrently installed

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Installation ProcessInstallation Process

1.1. Boot from the Windows XP CDBoot from the Windows XP CD

2.2. Create and delete partitionsCreate and delete partitions Select the partition for Windows XPSelect the partition for Windows XP

3.3. Select a file system for the partitionSelect a file system for the partition

4.4. Select geographical region and Select geographical region and keyboard layoutkeyboard layout

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Installation ProcessInstallation Process (continued)(continued)

5.5. Enter name, organization, product keyEnter name, organization, product key

6.6. Enter computer name and password Enter computer name and password for Administrator accountfor Administrator account

7.7. Select date, time, and time zoneSelect date, time, and time zone

8.8. Configure network settingsConfigure network settings

9.9. Enter a workgroup or domain nameEnter a workgroup or domain name

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Windows XP SetupWindows XP Setup

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Windows XP SetupWindows XP Setup (continued)(continued)

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Clean Install with an OS Already Clean Install with an OS Already InstalledInstalled

1.1. Close any open applications, boot Close any open applications, boot management, and antivirus softwaremanagement, and antivirus software

2.2. Insert Windows XP CDInsert Windows XP CD

3.3. Select Select Install Windows XPInstall Windows XP, select , select New InstallationNew Installation, continue as with , continue as with preceding procedurepreceding procedure

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Installation ProcessInstallation Process

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Setting Up a Dual BootSetting Up a Dual Boot

Start installation as for a clean install Start installation as for a clean install with another OS installedwith another OS installed

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

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

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Dual Boot Startup MenuDual Boot Startup Menu

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After the InstallationAfter the Installation

Activate the OSActivate the OS

Prepare the OS for usePrepare the OS for use

Back up hard drive in preparation for Back up hard drive in preparation for a disastera disaster

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Product ActivationProduct Activation

Prevents unlicensed use of Microsoft software products on more than one computer

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Preparing for Later ProblemsPreparing for Later Problems

Allows user to backup and restore an Allows user to backup and restore an entire volume or logical driveentire volume or logical drive

Creates the backup and an ASR Creates the backup and an ASR floppy disk used in the restore floppy disk used in the restore processprocess

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

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Creating the Backup and ASR Creating the Backup and ASR Floppy DiskFloppy Disk

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Creating the Backup and ASR Creating the Backup and ASR Floppy Disk Floppy Disk (continued)(continued)

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Using Windows XPUsing Windows XP

Desktop is differentDesktop is different

When Windows XP is first installed, When Windows XP is first installed, Recycle Bin is only shortcut on Recycle Bin is only shortcut on desktopdesktop

Start menu is organized with a more Start menu is organized with a more graphic lookgraphic look

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Using Windows XPUsing Windows XP (continued)(continued)

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Windows XP Taskbar and Windows XP Taskbar and System TraySystem Tray

Use the Taskbar and Start Menu Use the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window to:Properties window to: Add items to and remove items from Start Add items to and remove items from Start

menumenu

Control how taskbar manages items in the Control how taskbar manages items in the system traysystem tray

Specify how taskbar is displayedSpecify how taskbar is displayed

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Taskbar and Start MenuTaskbar and Start Menu

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Installing HardwareInstalling Hardware Use device drivers bundled with the Use device drivers bundled with the

device if written for Windows XPdevice if written for Windows XP Download new drivers from Microsoft Download new drivers from Microsoft

or from manufacturer’s Web site or from manufacturer’s Web site Installation optionsInstallation options

Automatic (Recommended)Automatic (Recommended) Click Have DiskClick Have Disk

From a list or specific location (Advanced)From a list or specific location (Advanced)

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Installing HardwareInstalling Hardware (continued)(continued)

Windows XP verifies that Microsoft has Windows XP verifies that Microsoft has digitally signed device driversdigitally signed device drivers

Processes that help solve problems with Processes that help solve problems with devicesdevices Verifying that driver is Microsoft-certifiedVerifying that driver is Microsoft-certified Automatically finding updates for a driverAutomatically finding updates for a driver Rolling back a driver if an update failsRolling back a driver if an update fails

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Using Device ManagerUsing Device Manager

Click Start, right-click My Computer, select Click Start, right-click My Computer, select Manage, click on Device ManagerManage, click on Device Manager

Control Panel, System applet, Hardware Control Panel, System applet, Hardware tab, Device Managertab, Device Manager

Run Devmgmt.mscRun Devmgmt.msc

Verifies that Windows XP sees no problem (e.g., resource conflict) with the device

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Using Device ManagerUsing Device Manager (continued)(continued)

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Using Device ManagerUsing Device Manager (continued)(continued)

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Using Device ManagerUsing Device Manager (continued)(continued)

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Verify that Drivers are Certified by Verify that Drivers are Certified by MicrosoftMicrosoft

Use File Signature Verification tool Use File Signature Verification tool ((sigverif.exesigverif.exe))

Use Driver Query Tool: run Use Driver Query Tool: run Driverquery /si > myfile.txt Driverquery /si > myfile.txt

Use Device Manager to verify Digital Use Device Manager to verify Digital Signer is Windows XP Publisher or Signer is Windows XP Publisher or Microsoft WHQLMicrosoft WHQL

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Installing ApplicationsInstalling Applications

Use Add or Remove Programs icon in Use Add or Remove Programs icon in Control Panel (Category View or Control Panel (Category View or Classic View),Classic View), OROR

Run application’s setup program Run application’s setup program from Run dialog boxfrom Run dialog box

Must have Administrator privileges to Must have Administrator privileges to install softwareinstall software

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Uninstalling ApplicationsUninstalling Applications Use Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel, select the software, click Change/Remove

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Installing Legacy SoftwareInstalling Legacy Software

Do not attempt to run older versions Do not attempt to run older versions of antivirus software, and of antivirus software, and maintenance and cleanup utilitiesmaintenance and cleanup utilities

Best to upgrade software to versions Best to upgrade software to versions compatible with Windows XPcompatible with Windows XP

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Troubleshooting Legacy Software Troubleshooting Legacy Software InstallationInstallation

Check Microsoft Web site for updates to Check Microsoft Web site for updates to Windows XP or Microsoft applicationsWindows XP or Microsoft applications

Check software manufacturer’s Web Check software manufacturer’s Web site for updates or suggestionssite for updates or suggestions

Consider upgrading softwareConsider upgrading software Use Windows XP Compatibility Mode Use Windows XP Compatibility Mode

utilityutility

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Compatibility Mode UtilityCompatibility Mode Utility Provides an application with the Provides an application with the

environment it expects from the OS environment it expects from the OS if it was designed forif it was designed for Windows 9xWindows 9x

Windows NTWindows NT

Windows 2000Windows 2000

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Compatibility Mode Utility Compatibility Mode Utility (continued)(continued)

Create a shortcut to the application, then set the properties to use Compatibility mode