Windows Xp Profesional

Installing and Using Windows XP Professional

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

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Integrates features of Windows 9x and 2000 Provides added support for multimedia and

networking technologies Slightly different look and feel Different organization of utilities and functions

under menus and windows

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New user interface Ability for two users to be logged on

simultaneously Windows Media Player for Windows XP Windows Messenger for Windows XP Ability to burn a CD with drag and drop Expanded Help feature Advanced security features

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Remote Desktop enables someone to

remotely control your computer Roaming profiles enable administrator to

manage user profiles from a server Additional security features Multilingual capabilities Support for new higher-performance

processors

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Clean install As an upgrade Setting up a dual boot

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Verify minimum/recommended

requirements Check hardware compatibility list (HCL) Decide how to partition hard drive and what

file system to use Decide whether to configure PC as part of a

workgroup or a domain Make a final checklist

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Verify that software and hardware qualify

for Windows XP  Run Readiness Analyzer  Go to the HCL on the Microsoft Web site

(http://www.microsoft.com/hwdq/hcl) and search on each hardware device by type If hardware does not qualify, download

upgraded drivers

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Ensure that partitions on hard drive are

adequate to install Windows XP  At least a 2-GB partition is required for

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

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Use NTFS if the following are important:  File and folder security  File compression  Control over how much disk space allowed  File encryption

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Use FAT32 if dual booting with Windows 9x

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

Windows NT and each OS must access all partitions

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Workgroup  Fewer than 10 computers networked together  Each computer controls own resources No centralized control of resources

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Domain  More than 10 computers  Resources controlled by a domain controller

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

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

If you have another OS installed and do not

plan a dual boot  Choose between an upgrade and clean install

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You can use the Upgrade version of Windows

XP Professional to upgrade:  Windows 98  Windows Me  Windows NT 4.0

You can use the Upgrade version of Windows

XP Home to upgrade:  Windows 98  Windows Me

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If you currently have Windows 95, you must

use the “For a New PC” version of Windows XP and do a clean install You can still choose a clean install regardless

of whether there is an OS currently installed

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Boot from the Windows XP CD

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Create and delete partitions 

Select the partition for Windows XP

3.

Select a file system for the partition

4.

Select geographical region and keyboard layout

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Enter name, organization, product key

2.

Enter computer name and password for Administrator account

3.

Select date, time, and time zone

4.

Configure network settings

5.

Enter a workgroup or domain name

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Close any open applications, boot management, and antivirus software Insert Windows XP CD Select Install Windows XP, select New Installation, continue as with preceding procedure

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Before the installation       

Clean up the hard drive Perform hardware and software upgrades Flash BIOS to the latest version Back up important files Scan hard drive for viruses Uncompress hard drive (if compressed) Uninstall incompatible hardware and software

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Insert Windows XP CD, select Install Windows XP If Setup menu does not appear, use the Run dialog box to start Setup Select Upgrade installation type 

Express Upgrade

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Custom Upgrade

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Select upgrade type, accept the license

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Select installation partition

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Stop installation if compatibility problems are detected

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Setup converts information into the Windows XP registry, then offers the opportunity to join a domain

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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

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Activate the OS Prepare the OS for use Back up hard drive in preparation for a

disaster

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Prevents unlicensed use of Microsoft software products on more than one computer Saturday, August 15, 2009

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User State Migration Tool (USMT)  Transfers user files and folders, display

properties, taskbar options, and browser and email settings from a Windows 9x or Windows NT/2000/XP computer  Can help make a smooth transition

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Use Windows XP to create a disk containing the File and Settings Transfer Wizard

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Use the wizard to copy user state from source computer

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Use the wizard to transfer user state to destination computer

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Create backup of hard drive with the Automated System Recovery (ASR) utility Allows user to backup and restore an entire

volume or logical drive Creates the backup and an ASR floppy disk

used in the restore process

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Change background (wallpaper) Create shortcuts Control what goes in the system tray

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Right-click on the desktop, select Properties,

click on Desktop tab Click Start, click All Programs, right-click any

program and select Copy, then paste it on the desktop Right-click any application in Windows

Explorer, select Create Shortcut, then drag the new shortcut to the desktop

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Use the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties

window to:  Add items to and remove items from Start

menu  Control how taskbar manages items in the

system tray  Specify how taskbar is displayed Saturday, August 15, 2009

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Support for images from digital cameras and

scanners Windows Movie Maker for editing video Windows Media Player  Plays CDs, DVDs, Internet radio  Includes a jukebox for organizing audio files  Burns music CDs

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Multiple logins  Multiple users can have their own set of

applications open at same time Remote Assistance  Remote support technician can be given full

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Use device drivers bundled with the device

if written for Windows XP Download new drivers from Microsoft or

from manufacturer’s Web site Installation options  Automatic (Recommended) Click Have Disk

 From a list or specific location (Advanced)

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Windows XP verifies that Microsoft has

digitally signed device drivers Processes that help solve problems with

devices  Verifying that driver is Microsoft-certified  Automatically finding updates for a driver  Rolling back a driver if an update fails

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Verifies that Windows XP sees no problem (e.g., resource conflict) with the device Click Start, right-click My Computer, select

Manage, click on Device Manager

Control Panel, System applet, Hardware tab,

Device Manager

Run Devmgmt.msc

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Use File Signature Verification tool

(sigverif.exe) Use Driver Query Tool: run

Driverquery

/si > myfile.txt Use Device Manager to verify Digital Signer is

Windows XP Publisher or Microsoft WHQL

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Use Add or Remove Programs icon in Control

Panel (Category View or Classic View),  OR

Run application’s setup program from Run

dialog box Must have Administrator privileges to install

software

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

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Do not attempt to run older versions of

antivirus software, and maintenance and cleanup utilities Best to upgrade software to versions

compatible with Windows XP

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Check Microsoft Web site for updates to

Windows XP or Microsoft applications Check software manufacturer’s Web site for

updates or suggestions Consider upgrading software Use Windows XP Compatibility Mode utility

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Provides an application with the

environment it expects from the OS if it was designed for  Windows 9x  Windows NT  Windows 2000

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Create a shortcut to the application, then set the properties to use Compatibility mode Saturday, August 15, 2009

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Features and architecture of Windows XP Installing Windows XP Using Windows XP Installing hardware with Windows XP Installing applications with Windows XP

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