Windows XP Profesional

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Installing and Using

Windows XP Professional


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About the features and architecture of Windows XP

How to install Windows XP

How to use Windows XP

How to install hardware and applicationswith Windows XP

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Integrates features of Windows 9x and 2000

Provides added support for multimedia andnetworking technologies

Slightly different look and feel

Different organization of utilities and functionsunder menus and windows



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New user interfaceAbility for two users to be logged onsimultaneously

Windows Media Player for Windows XPWindows Messenger for Windows XPAbility to burn a CD with drag and dropExpanded Help featureAdvanced security features



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Remote Desktop enables someone toremotely control your computer

Roaming profiles enable administrator to

manage user profiles from a serverAdditional security features

Multilingual capabilities

Support for new higher-performanceprocessors



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Clean install

As an upgradeSetting up a dual boot



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Verify minimum/recommendedrequirements

Check hardware compatibility list (HCL)

Decide how to partition hard drive and whatfile system to use

Decide whether to configure PC as part of aworkgroup or a domain

Make a final checklist



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Verify that software and hardware qualifyfor 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, downloadupgraded drivers

http://www.microsoft.com/hwdq/hclhttp://www.microsoft.com/hwdq/hcl


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Ensure that partitions on hard drive areadequate to install Windows XP

At least a 2-GB partition is required forinstallation, with 1.5 GB of free space

Supported file systems (same as Windows2000)

FAT16

FAT32

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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 9xand each OS must access all partitions

Use FAT16 if dual booting with MS-DOS orWindows NT and each OS must access allpartitions



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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 controllerrunning on network operating system

Used to administer and secure network fromcentralized location or if several centralizedresources are shared by many users



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If you plan to set up a dual boot

Choose clean install

If you have another OS installed and do notplan a dual boot

Choose between an upgrade and clean install



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You can use the Upgrade version of WindowsXP Professional to upgrade:

Windows 98Windows Me

Windows NT 4.0 You can use the Upgrade version of WindowsXP Home to upgrade:

Windows 98

Windows Me



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If you currently have Windows 95, you mustuse the For a New PC version of Windows XPand do a clean install

You can still choose a clean install regardlessof whether there is an OS currently installed



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1. Boot from the Windows XP CD

2. Create and delete partitions

Select the partition for Windows XP

3. Select a file system for the partition

4. Select geographical region and keyboardlayout



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1. Enter name, organization, product key

2. Enter computer name and password forAdministrator 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, bootmanagement, and antivirus software

Insert Windows XP CD

Select Install Windows XP , select New

Installation , continue as with precedingprocedure



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1. Before the installationClean up the hard drivePerform hardware and software upgradesFlash BIOS to the latest version

Back up important filesScan hard drive for virusesUncompress hard drive (if compressed)Uninstall incompatible hardware and software



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Insert Windows XP CD, select InstallWindows XP

If Setup menu does not appear, use the

Run dialog box to start SetupSelect Upgrade installation type

Express Upgrade

Custom Upgrade



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1. Select upgrade type, accept the license

2. Select installation partition

3. Stop installation if compatibility problemsare detected

4. Setup converts information into theWindows XP registry, then offers theopportunity to join a domain



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Start installation as for a clean install withanother OS installed

Choose to install Windows XP on a differentpartition than the other OS

Windows XP recognizes that another OS isinstalled 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 adisaster



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User State Migration Tool (USMT )

Transfers user files and folders, displayproperties, taskbar options, and browser and e-mail settings from a Windows 9x or WindowsNT/2000/XP computer

Can help make a smooth transition

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1. Use Windows XP to create a disk containingthe File and Settings Transfer Wizard

2. Use the wizard to copy user state fromsource computer

3. Use the wizard to transfer user state todestination computer



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Allows user to backup and restore an entirevolume or logical drive

Creates the backup and an ASR floppy diskused in the restore process


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


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Change background (wallpaper)

Create shortcuts

Control what goes in the system tray



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Use the Taskbar and Start Menu Propertieswindow to:

Add items to and remove items from Startmenu

Control how taskbar manages items in thesystem tray

Specify how taskbar is displayed



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Support for images from digital cameras andscanners

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 fullaccess to users desktop



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Use device drivers bundled with the deviceif written for Windows XP

Download new drivers from Microsoft orfrom manufacturers 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 hasdigitally signed device drivers

Processes that help solve problems withdevices

Verifying that driver is Microsoft-certified

Automatically finding updates for a driverRolling back a driver if an update fails



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Click Start, right-click My Computer, selectManage, click on Device Manager

Control Panel, System applet, Hardware tab,

Device ManagerRun Devmgmt.msc


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


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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 ControlPanel (Category View or Classic View),

OR

Run applications setup program from Rundialog box

Must have Administrator privileges to installsoftware



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Use Add or Remove Programs in ControlPanel, select the software, clickChange/Remove


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

Best to upgrade software to versionscompatible with Windows XP



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Check Microsoft Web site for updates toWindows XP or Microsoft applications

Check software manufacturers Web site for

updates or suggestions

Consider upgrading software

Use Windows XP Compatibility Mode utility



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Provides an application with theenvironment it expects from the OS if it wasdesigned for

Windows 9x

Windows NT

Windows 2000



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Create ashortcut tothe

application,then set theproperties to

useCompatibilitymode


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