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Operating system installation and upgrades
Unit objectives:Prepare to install WindowsPerform a clean installation of WindowsPerform an upgrade installation of Windows
Topic A
Topic A: Preparing to install Windows Topic B: Windows installation Topic C: Windows upgrades and
compatibility
Installing Windows operating systems
Process is called “migrating” or “migration” Three options:
–Upgrade–Custom–Multibooting
Most installs will be Windows 7 or newer editions – Unless corporate policy dictates earlier version
such as Windows XP
Clean installation vs. upgrade Perform clean install:
– Computer has no operating system – Redeploy a computer to a new user or a new
department– Computer has many configuration errors
During a clean install:– Setup overwrites all system settings and data
files on the computer– Pre-Vista OSs delete files– Format hard drive during installation
Upgrade retains settings from previous version; gives you new OS features
Multibooting
Install chosen version of Windows, along with another OS or Windows version
Allows boot into either OS Install operating systems oldest to
newest Non-dynamic disk partition
Pre-installation tasks
Back up files Verify hardware requirements are met Check for hardware compatibility Identify appropriate partition options Choose installation method
Windows Easy Transfer
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
Windows 7, all versions
Component Minimum
Processor 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit
Memory 1 GB 32-bit2 GB 64-bit
Hard disk 16 GB available space 32-bit20 GB available space 64-bit
Graphics DirectX 9 support; WDDM 1.0
Optical drive DVD-ROM
Windows Vista Home Basic
Component Minimum RecommendedProcessor 800 MHz 32-bit
or 64-bit 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit
Memory 512 MB 512 MB
Hard disk 20 GB with 15 GB available
20 GB with 15 GB available
Graphics SuperVGA DirectX 9 support and 32 MB of graphics memory
Optical drive DVD-ROM DVD-ROM
Windows Vista Home Premium and Business/Ultimate/Enterprise
Component Minimum RecommendedProcessor 800 MHz 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit
Memory 512 MB 1 GB
Hard disk 40 GB with 15 GB available
40 GB with 15 GB available
Graphics SuperVGA Aero-compatible graphics card
Optical drive DVD-ROM DVD-ROM
Windows XP Professional / Home
Component Minimum Recommended
Processor Pentium 233 MHz
300 MHz
Memory 64 MB 128 MB
Hard disk 1.5 GB
Graphics SuperVGA or higher
SVGA with 8 MB video RAM
Optical drive CD- or DVD-ROM
Hardware compatibility
Systems designate Windows version they are designed for
On hardware, look for appropriate logo Windows Catalog (previous Hardware
Compatibility List) on Microsoft’s Web site
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
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
Running the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
1. Download the installation file from the Microsoft Download Center
2. Double-click Windows7UpgradeAdvisorSetup.exe
3. Click Yes4. Accept the license agreement 5. Click Install6. Click Close7. Double-click desktop Windows 7
Upgrade Advisor icon8. Click Start check
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
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
Partitions and formatting
FAT, FAT32, or NTFS NTFS required 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
The convert command
Topic B
Topic A: Preparing to install Windows Topic B: Windows installation Topic C: Windows upgrades and
compatibility
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
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
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
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
Repair installations
Performed when a computer fails to boot from hard disk
In Windows Vista and 7 use Advanced Boot Options menu, in any version use Windows installation disc
Preserves user data, accounts, and programs
OEM may provide a system recovery partition
Clean install of Windows 7 or Vista
1. Back up files and settings
2. Save user settings
3. Obtain product key
4. Verify Internet access
5. Insert installation DVD; restart the computer and boot to DVD
6. In Vista, select language, time and currency format, and keyboard or input method
continued
Clean install of 7/Vista, continued
7. Click Install Now
8. If desired, go online to get install updates
9. In Vista, enter product key
10. Accept license agreement
11. Click Custom
12. Choose installation partition; delete, create, and format partitions
13. In Windows 7, select country/region, time and currency format, and keyboard layout
14. Create new user account
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Clean install of 7/Vista, continued
15. Name computer
16. In Windows 7, enter password & hint
17. In Windows 7, enter product key
18. Select desired automatic-updates option
19. Configure time zone, time, and date settings
20. Select a network type, and click Start
21. Install drivers
22. Activate Windows
23. Load user settings
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
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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
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
Windows 7/Vista network locations
Three options:– Home– Work– Public location
To change (if computer is not a domain member): 1. In the Control Panel, click Network and
Internet2. Click Network and Sharing Center3. Click Customize4. Select Public or Private
Joining a workgroup or domain By default, computer is set as a
member of the WORKGROUP workgroup
To change settings or join a domain:1. In the Control Panel click System and
Security, then System
2. Click Advanced system settings
3. Click Network ID to use the wizard or Change to do so manually
Joining a domain requires its administrative credentials
Windows XP/2000 installation
1. Insert installation CD-ROM
2. Run winnt.exe or winnt32.exe
3. Create and format partitions
4. Answer prompts in text modea. Language and locale settings
b. Product Key
c. Installation directory
d. Administrator password
e. Floppy disk to create a Startup Disk
f. Networking configuration (DHCP or custom configuration)
Setup issues
CD or DVD won’t launch Hardware error messages System isn’t booting to optical drive 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
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
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
Device Manager
Primary tool to view whether or not hardware is functioning correctly.
Windows uses icons to indicate problems:– Black exclamation point within a yellow
circle: device isn’t functioning properly– Red X: device is disabled– Blue i within white circle: device is
manually configured– Green question mark: compatible driver
is installed, but might not provide full functionality
Topic C
Topic A: Preparing to install Windows Topic B: Windows installation Topic C: Windows upgrades and
compatibility
Windows 7 upgrade pathsPrevious Version
Home Basic
Home Premium
Professional Ultimate
Windows 2000 Install Install Install Install
Windows Vista Home Basic
Upgrade Upgrade Install Upgrade
Windows Vista Home Premium
Install Upgrade Install Upgrade
Windows Vista Business
Install Install Upgrade Upgrade
Windows Vista Ultimate
Install Install Install Upgrade
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
Upgrade between Windows 7 versions
Current Windows 7 edition
Can be upgraded to
Home Basic Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate
Home Premium Professional or Ultimate
Professional Ultimate
Windows Vista upgrade paths
Previous Version
Home Basic
Home Premium
Business Ultimate
Windows 2000 Install Install Install Install
Windows XP Home
Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade
Windows XP Professional
Install Install Upgrade Upgrade
Windows XP Media Center
Install Upgrade Install Upgrade
Windows XP Tablet PC
Install Install Upgrade Upgrade
Windows XP Professional 64-bit
Install Install Install Install
Upgrade between Vista versions
Current Vista edition
Can be upgraded to
Home Basic Home Premium or Ultimate
Home Premium Ultimate
Business Ultimate or Enterprise
Enterprise Ultimate
Pre-Windows Vista upgrades
Current OS Upgrades supported
Windows 95 Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional
Windows 98 Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition
Windows Me Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition
Windows NT Workstation 4.0
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows XP Professional
Upgrade process
1. Disable antivirus program 2. Back up important data 3. Verify that existing version of
Windows is on NTFS partition4. Verify that all Service Packs and
updates are installed on existing OS5. Obtain Windows 7 or Vista product
key6. Verify Internet connection7. Insert installation DVD and click
Install Now continued
Upgrade process, continued
8. Choose whether to get Installation updates
9. In Vista, enter product key
10.Accept license agreement
11.Click Upgrade
12. If compatibility issues are found, review them
13.Choose how to handle automatic updates; confirm time zone settings
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Upgrade process, continued
14. In Windows 7, enter your product key
15.Select a network type, and in Windows Vista, click Start
16. Install hardware drivers not installed by OS installation program
17.Activate Windows 7 or Vista
Upgrades within Windows 7
Use Windows Anytime Upgrade utility Doesn’t require original media or
installation files Must purchase an upgrade key Installs from CBS store on local
computer Takes approximately 10 minutes Windows Anytime Upgrade utility
available from Start menu
Upgrades within Windows Vista
Upgrade process is very similar If you’re already running Windows
Vista Home Premium or Business, devices and applications are supported
If Windows Vista Home Basic installed, verify that computer meets hardware requirements for Home Premium or Ultimate
Option to use Windows Anytime Upgrade
Upgrade issues
Upgrade option not available, or message “Upgrade has been disabled”
Upgrade disabled with message “Partition must be formatted NTFS”
Error message that upgrade is not supported
Application compatibility
Applications written for one Windows version might not work on newer version
Called “legacy applications” Upgrade when possible Legacy application installs but won’t
run:– Check Microsoft Update Web site– Check manufacturer’s Web site– Use Windows Program Compatibility
feature
Vista Program Compatibility Wizard
256 colors 640×480 screen resolution Disable visual themes Disable desktop composition Disable display scale on high-DPI
settings Windows XP wizard is similar to Vista
version
Windows Vista compatibility mode options
Program locations WOW64 Runs in user mode
File redirection:– 32-bit folders:
C:\Program Files(x86)C:\Windows\SysWOW64
– 64-bit folders:C:\Program FilesC:\Windows\System32
Registry redirection– 32-bit applications:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node
– 64-bit applications:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\
WOW6432Node– Occasionally 32-bit applications might have entries under:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WOW6432Node
Microsoft Assessment and Planning toolkit For enterprise-wide Windows 7 upgrade Generates network-wide inventory report
with hardware and software compatibility details
Identifies the following operating systems and software technologies (including those in a VM)– Windows 7– Windows Vista– Windows XP Professional– Office 2010 and earlier– Windows Server 2008, including R2– VMware ESX and ESXi– Linux– LAMP application stack discovery– SQL Server 2008
MAP readiness reports Windows client operating systems
– Systems hardware inventory– Windows 7 migration recommendations
Antivirus and anti-malware programs – Windows Firewall enabled/disabled
Microsoft Office version– Office 2010 migration recommendations
Linux operating systems– Systems hardware inventory
Server utilization report SQL Server database, instances, characteristics SQL Server host computers and components Virtual machines
– Hyper-V– VMware
Windows 2000 Servers– System hardware inventory
MAP toolkit migration evaluations
Windows 7 Microsoft Office 2010 Windows Server 2008 SQL Server 2008
Unit summary
Prepare to install Windows Perform a clean installation of
Windows Perform an upgrade installation of
Windows