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Windows 7 Configuring

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Windows 7 Configuring

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  1. Support for Windows 7 Chapter 1 Installing and Maintaining Windows 7

  2. About the Presentations http://www.testbells.com/70-680.html The presentations cover the objectives found in the opening of each chapter. All chapter objectives are listed in the beginning of each presentation. You may customize the presentations to fit your class needs. Some figures from the chapters are included. A complete set of images from the book can be found on the Instructor Resources disc.

  3. 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 http://www.testbells.com/70-680.html

  4. Objectives (cont’d.) • About creating a system image of Windows 7 • About installing and supporting Windows 7 in a large enterprise http://www.testbells.com/70-680.html

  5. 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 http://www.testbells.com/70-680.html

  6. 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 http://www.testbells.com/70-680.html

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

  8. Figure 1-3 Use Aero Peek to view the Windows desktop and gadgets Courtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

  9. 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 http://www.testbells.com/70-680.html

  10. Figure 1-4 Windows 7 includes four default libraries Courtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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:

  17. 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

  18. Figure 1-8 The Windows 7 Compatibility Center for hardware and software Courtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. Figure 1-10 Begin the Windows 7 installation from the AutoPlay box Courtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

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

  24. 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) package Courtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

  25. 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

  26. Figure 1-20 Select language, time, and keyboard options Courtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

  27. 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

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

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

  30. Figure 1-32 Verify the Network security key for the wireless network is correct Courtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

  31. Figure 1-41 Manage how and when Windows is updated Courtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

  32. 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

  33. Figure 1-52 The Action Center shows a critical problem that needs a resolution Courtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. Figure 1-58 Detailed information about key system components Courtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

  37. 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

  38. Figure 1-61 Set up a backup routine for the first time Courtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

  39. Figure 1-68 View and change backup setting Courtesy: Course Technology/Cengage Learning

  40. 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

  41. 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

  42. 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

  43. 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

  44. 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

  45. 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

  46. 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

  47. 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

  48. 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

  49. 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

  50. 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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