Tutorial 11 Installing, Updating, and Configuring Software

Tutorial 11Installing, Updating, and Configuring Software

Objectives • Prepare for an operating system upgrade • Install and use the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor • Evaluate ways to install Windows 7 • Examine Windows Easy Transfer • Assess Windows XP Mode Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Objectives • Turn Windows Features on or off • Examine how to install and upgrade software • Use the Program Compatibility troubleshooter • Uninstall software • Add and remove Microsoft Office components • Set program defaults Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Upgrading Windows Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Preparing for an Operating System Upgrade • You should perform the following before installing or upgrading to Windows 7: • Compare editions • Check system requirements • Consider the upgrade path • Check hardware and software compatibility Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Preparing for an Operating System Upgrade • Understand the differences between Windows 32-bit and 64-bit versions: • Processor • Applications • Hardware and device drivers • RAM Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Preparing for an Operating System Upgrade • When examining system requirements for Windows 7 or any other operating system upgrade, you want to consider the following factors: • Processor • RAM • Hard disk drive storage capacity • Graphics memory • Other components • Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Preparing for an Operating System Upgrade Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Preparing for an Operating System Upgrade • Before upgrading your operating system, perform the following steps: • Document hardware, software, and network settings • IP address • Check the available storage space on your hard disk • Empty the Internet cache • Archive document files • Uninstall unnecessary software applications and utilities Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Preparing for an Operating System Upgrade • Scan for computer viruses and other types of malicious software • Back up important files on your hard disk drive • Check the hard disk drive for errors • Optimize hard disk storage space • Turn off background programs • Unencrypt files and folders • Reboot your computer Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Installing Windows 7 • Once you have assured yourself that your computer is ready for Windows 7 or an upgrade to another edition of Windows 7, you can use one of the following approaches for obtaining and installing Windows 7: • Download Windows 7 • Windows 7 DVD Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Installing Windows 7 • The Setup program may take you through the following steps: • Specify language and other preferences • Option to install • Get important updates for installation • Review and agree to the license terms • Choose the type of installation • Upgrade • Custom installation Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Installing Windows 7 • Restart computer and start installation • Prompt for user name and computer name • Prompt for user password • Provide Product ID • Help protect your computer and improve Windows automatically • Review your time and date settings • Select your computer’s network location • Preparing your desktop Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Installing Windows 7 • Windows Easy Transfer can copy your user files and settings to another computer • Easy Transfer Cable • Networked connection • External hard disk drive or USB flash drive Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Installing Windows 7 Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Software Support Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Turning Windows Features On or Off • You turn off Windows features instead of uninstalling them • Requires administrator credentials • From the Start menu, open Control Panel, click the Programs link, click the Turn Windows features on or off link Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Turning Windows Features On or Off Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Installing Software • Currently, many software products are designed for use under a 32-bit Windows operating system • Win32 applications • Win64 applications are now available • Two other types of applications that were used in previous versions of Windows include: • Win64 applications • DOS applications Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Installing Software • Prepare your computer before installing or upgrading software • The Setup program performs the following operations: • Application installation • Registry updates • Group folder and shortcuts creation • Uninstall program installation Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Installing Software • You can install a Win32 application in one of the following ways: • Use a software product’s DVD or CD • Use a downloaded ISO file • Use a self-extracting executable file • Use a Windows Installer package • Use a Compressed (zipped) folder • You can install shared components, which are used by two or more programs Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Installing Software Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Installing Software • The Program Compatibility Troubleshooter can specify new settings for running a program that does not run properly Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Installing Software Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Installing Software • Uninstall programs that you no longer need on your computer • Uninstall using the Programs and Features window • From the Start menu, click Control Panel, then click the Uninstall a program link under Programs Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Setting Program Defaults • Specific activities require a default program • You can specify default programs and settings by: • Setting your default programs • Associating a file type or protocol with a program • Changing AutoPlay settings • Setting program access and computer defaults Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Setting Program Defaults Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Tutorial 11 Installing, Updating, and Configuring Software