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Windows installation and upgrades

Windows installation and upgrades. Unit objectives: Install a Windows operating system Upgrade from one version of Windows to another. Topic A. Topic A: Windows installation Topic B: Upgrades. Installing Windows operating systems. Process is called “migrating” or “migration”

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Windows installation and upgrades

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  1. Windows installation and upgrades Unit objectives: • Install a Windows operating system • Upgrade from one version of Windows to another

  2. Topic A • Topic A: Windows installation • Topic B: Upgrades

  3. Installing Windows operating systems • Process is called “migrating” or “migration” • Two options: • Windows 7 • Upgrade • Custom • Windows Vista • In-place upgrade • Clean install • Most installs will be Windows 7 or Windows Vista editions

  4. Clean installation vs. upgrade • Perform clean install on computer with no OS or with older version of Windows • During a clean install: • Setup overwrites all system settings and data files on the computer • Pre-Vista OSs delete files • Vista Setup moves files to Windows.old • Upgrade retains settings from previous version; gives you new OS features

  5. Pre-installation tasks • Back up files • Verify that hardware requirements are met • Check for hardware compatibility with the new operating system • Identify the appropriate partition size and file system format • Choose an installation method

  6. File backup and transfer • Windows 7 and Windows Vista • Windows Easy Transfer • Windows XP • Files and Settings Transfer Wizard • Windows XP Professional and Windows 2000 Professional Resource Kit • User State Migration Tool

  7. Windows 7, all versions

  8. Windows Vista Home Basic

  9. Windows Vista Home Premium and Business/Ultimate/Enterprise

  10. Windows XP Professional / Home

  11. Windows 2000 Professional

  12. Purchase from manufacturer High-end PC Includes: Remote control USB remote sensor High-end video card Optional tuner cards and IR blaster Need two speakers Best with 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound Windows Media Center

  13. Windows and netbooks

  14. Activity A-1 Identifying hardware requirements

  15. Hardware compatibility • Systems designate Windows version they are designed for • On hardware, look for appropriate logo • Hardware Compatibility List on Microsoft’s Web site

  16. The Upgrade Advisor • Available in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP • Use to determine if hardware and software are compatible with OS you want to migrate to • Report for: • System requirements • Device compatibility • Program compatibility • Win7 Advisor: any 32-bit or 64-bit OS • Vista Advisor: use on 32-bit OSs, but not 64-bit

  17. Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

  18. Running the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor • Download the installation file from the Microsoft Download Center • Double-click Windows7UpgradeAdvisorSetup.exe • Click Yes • Accept the license agreement • Click Install • Click Close • Double-click desktop Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor icon • Click Start check

  19. Running the Vista Upgrade Advisor • Windows Vista: • Windows .NET Framework 2.0 • MSXML version 6 (MSXML6) • Windows XP: • Service Pack 2 installed • Both: • Administrator privileges • 20 MB of free hard disk space • Internet connection • Download from Microsoft • WindowsVistaUpgradeAdvisor.msi

  20. Windows XP Upgrade Advisor • Runs automatically during early stages of Windows XP Setup • Can run it manually before setup • Run from Windows XP installation disc

  21. Activity A-2 Running the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

  22. Partitions and formatting • FAT, FAT32, or NTFS • NTFS recommended for Windows 7 and Windows Vista • Upgrades from Windows XP to Windows 7 or Vista: Windows XP must be on NTFS partition • If no partition: • Format and partition before setup by using third-party utility • Use Windows Setup disc • For large partitions in Windows XP, you need SP1

  23. Activity A-3 Discussing installation partition and file system requirements

  24. Windows 7 and Vista installation methods • Easiest from installation DVD • Autostart presents options: • Checking for compatibility • Installing Windows 7/Vista • Transferring files and settings from one computer to another • Can also access installation files in a network share

  25. Windows 2000/XP installation • Boot to CD or DVD • In MS-DOS, access CD-ROM drive and run winnt.exe • In previous version of Windows, access CD-ROM drive and run winnt32.exe • Boot from a USB device

  26. Network installation • Copy installation files from disc to a share on network server • Place disc in server’s optical drive and share drive • Access the share, and run winnt.exe or winnt32.exe for pre-Vista, or setup.exe for Windows 7 or Vista • Files are copied to local computer • Needs network connection; best for upgrades • Not the same as a remote installation

  27. Unattended installations • Create answer file with: • Windows System Image Manager in Windows 7 and Vista • Setup Manager utility in Windows XP/2000 • Notepad • Provides answers to some or all prompts in setup • Start setup and point to answer file • Disk imaging software also an option

  28. Clean install of Windows 7 or Vista • Back up files and settings • Save user settings • Obtain product key • Verify Internet access • Insert installation DVD; restart the computer and boot to DVD • In Vista, select language, time and currency format, and keyboard or input method continued

  29. Clean install of 7/Vista, continued • Click Install Now • If desired, go online to get install updates • In Vista, enter product key • Accept license agreement • Click Custom • Choose installation partition; delete, create, and format partitions • In Windows 7, select country/region, time and currency format, and keyboard layout • Create new user account continued

  30. Clean install of 7/Vista, continued • Name computer • In Windows 7, enter password & hint • In Windows 7, enter product key • Select desired automatic-updates option • Configure time zone, time, and date settings • Select a network type, and click Start • Install drivers • Activate Windows • Load user settings

  31. Product keys and activation • Two methods to combat software piracy • Product keys • 25-character codes that unlock the software for use • Typically entered during installation • Obtain from packaging or through volume licensing agreement • Must enter within 30 days or computer won’t boot continued

  32. Product keys and activation, continued • Activation • Process in which Windows 7 and Windows Vista registers itself with Microsoft • Takes a snapshot of the computer’s hardware • Ensures that OS is used on a single computer • After 30 days without activation, operates in Reduced Functionality Mode • Not the same as registration

  33. Windows Update • Download and install operating system updates • Updates include: • Enhanced features • Corrections to problems • Improved security • Three options: • Use recommended settings • Install important updates only • Ask me later

  34. Windows 7/Vista network locations • Three options: • Home • Work • Public location • To change (if computer is not a domain member): • In the Control Panel, click Network and Internet • Click Network and Sharing Center • Click Customize • Select Public or Private

  35. Windows XP/2000 installation • Insert installation CD-ROM • Run winnt.exe or winnt32.exe • Create and format partitions • Answer prompts in text mode • Language and locale settings • Product Key • Installation directory • Administrator password • Floppy disk to create a Startup Disk • Networking configuration (DHCP or custom configuration)

  36. Setup issues • CD or DVD won’t launch • Hardware error messages • Error message that Windows XP Service Pack 2 is missing • Setup can’t download updates • Disk space • CD or DVD errors • Setup hangs during GUI portion; Windows won’t start after installation • Blue screen

  37. Activity A-4 Installing Windows 7 Professional

  38. Post-installation tasks • Verify that all devices are working properly • Update drivers or install new drivers as needed • Install additional Windows components • Install service packs and hotfixes • Restore user data files

  39. Devices and drivers • Get updated drivers from hardware manufacturers • Setup uses default drivers • Some devices might not work correctly with default drivers • Need administrative permissions • Always check for most up-to-date drivers for your OS • Can install updated driver with Device Manager or install file

  40. Activity A-5 Installing device drivers and Windows updates

  41. Driver signing • Introduced with Windows 2000 • Drivers tested and approved by the Windows Hardware Quality Lab • Issued a digital signature • Unsigned doesn’t mean bad driver • Configure in Windows 2000 or XP • Hardware tab in My Computer Properties • Three actions: Ignore, Warn, Prompt • Configure in Windows 7 and Vista through a group policy • Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Driver Installation • Enable “Code signing for device drivers”

  42. Activity A-6 Configuring driver signing

  43. Topic B • Topic A: Windows installation • Topic B:Upgrades

  44. Windows 7 upgrade paths

  45. Unsupported upgrades • Windows XP to Windows 7 • Cross-architecture upgrades • Cross-language upgrades • Cross-SKU upgrades • Windows Vista to Windows N, Windows K, Windows KN, or Windows E

  46. Upgrade between Windows 7 versions

  47. Windows Vista upgrade paths

  48. Upgrade between Vista versions

  49. Pre-Windows Vista upgrades

  50. Activity B-1 Identifying upgrade paths

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