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CenteriTeach Center
The Evolution of the KSU ETCwww.iteachcenter.org
Windows 8 on Laptop and Desktop PCs
Brent Williams, Ph.D.Stephen Rahn, Ed.S.
[email protected]@kennesaw.ediKSU iTeach Center
Objectives• Why Windows 8?• Feature Overview• Hands-On Exploration• Windows 8 and Wireless
Networks• Windows 8 Security• Your Questions
About Windows 8
• Three Versions– Desktop (Laptops)– Tablet (RT)– Phone
• User Interface: Metro & Desktop– Confusing, Requires Retraining
• Applications– Metro / Desktop Different
Terminology
• Metro– Phone OS on Computer– Tiles (some live)– Apps are “different”
• Desktop– The “Windows World”– No “Start Button”
Why Windows 8?
• New “Simplified” User Interface• Easy to Install and Upgrade• Faster Startup• New IE Version• New Apps “Live Tiles”• Windows “Store” for Apps• Sky Drive Integration
Why 8?
• CD/DVD “Live” Support• File History• Speech Recognition• Heightened Security• Touch Input with Some Devices• Windows Defender Included and
Turned On
Why Not Windows 8?
• Confusing Interface on PCs / Laptops
• “Control Panels” Scattered• Metro Apps are Few • Productivity (Possibly) Not
Enhanced by Windows 8
• Product Learning Curve• Windows 8.1 by Fall 2013
PC/Laptop Performance
• Virtually Any Computer That Can
Run 7 Can Run 8• Tested
– 1.6 GHz and Above– 2 GB and Above– 120 GB HD and Above
• At Least As Fast As Windows 7• Faster on Some Configurations
Is There a Compelling Reason to Switch?
• Maybe! Eventually!– When more devices are touch-screen– Difficult to buy new PCs with
Windows 7– Windows 8.1 looks like a promising
improvement.• Issues
– End-User Training– Application availability (Metro)
Available for 32 or 64 Bit• Windows 8
– The basic edition. Intended for Home market.
• Windows 8 Pro Edition– Comparable to Windows 7
Professional and Ultimate• Windows 8 Enterprise
– Additional Features for Enterprise Management
What About Windows RT?
• Intended to Compete with iOS• Runs on ARM 32 Hardware• Apps come from MS Store• Does NOT run Desktop
Applications• No Domain Join or Group Policy• Includes Full MS Office Apps• RT Tablets Selling Poorly• RT Tablets Given Away at
ISTE 2013 Conference
Installing 8• Upgrade from XP or Vista?
– Not recommended– Must reinstall programs
• Upgrade from 7?– Depends on Version– Clean Install Preferred
• Media is DVD– Clean install 30 minutes to over an hour
• Product Activation– Shrink-wrap
• Enter Key at Install Time– Volume License
• Multiple Activation Key (MAK) via MS• or Key Management Service (KMS) via Your Server
Where Did Stuff Go?
• Document & Settings – Gone!– Replaced by USERS
• All Users – Gone!– Replaced by PUBLIC
• User Start Menu folder– Moved to \Users\(the user)\Appdata\
Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start menu
Where Did Stuff Go?• All Users\Start Menu – Gone!
– \Program Data\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu
• Junction Points– Added to allow APPLICATIONS to use old
paths– You can navigate in DOS– Command mklink is used to create– There is a junction point that directs the
legacy "C:\Documents and Settings" to "C:\Users“
– Also a junction point that directs the old "C:\Users\Default User" folder to "C:\Users\Default“
– http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/278262-mklink-create-use-links-windows.html
METRO
METRO
• Think of Metro Screen as an always clicked “START” button
• You can arrange the Metro screen any way you want
• You can name groups of icons• Add/Remove icons at will• “Pool” of icons is “All Apps”
Managing Tiles
• Right-Click Tile for Options at Bottom
• Drag and Drop Tile on Grey Bar for New Column
• Bottom Right Corner Minus Sign to Zoom Out (or Ctrl -, +)– While Zoomed Out, Right-click
Group for option to Name the Group
Installing Apps
• Click on or Type “Store”• Search or Browse• Select App and Install• Run App• Decide if it should run in
background– “Live Tile”
• Right Click on Tile, Look at bottom of screen
Terminology:“Start” & “Taskbar”
• Metro Screen is “Start”• Desktop Taskbar is “Taskbar”
See What is Running
• Metro or Desktop– Mouse in Upper Left, Pull Straight
Down– Window Key – Tab– Alt – Tab
Closing Apps
• Alt-F4• Point at Top of screen
– Drag App to Bottom to Close• Point at Hot Corner (Bottom
Left)– Right Click, Task Manager
Metro Search
• Just start typing• Or point to upper right
– Then click search– Click what you want searched
• Apps, Settings, Files, etc.– Everything is indexed automatically
• Search Files– Note categories, thumbnails, etc.
Metro Control Panel
• Point to Upper Right–Click on Settings– Initial Setting Screen Appears
• PC Settings at Bottom gives more– Personalize– Users, Devices, Windows Update
Keyboard Shortcuts
• http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/new-keyboard-shortcuts#1TC=t1
• Windows key – toggle METRO/DESKTOP
• Ctrl -, + Zoom in and out• Windows Z – see option in app
METROBuilt-in Applications
• SkyDrive• Photo• Video• Music• Camera• Weather
DESKTOP
DESKTOP
• Where non-Metro Apps Run• The “old” environment• Pin to Desktop, Pin to Taskbar• “Charms” still work• Point to LOWER LEFT for “Start”
– Right-Click for Options
Desktop Windows
• Desktop Theme • Gadgets - GONE• Video Projector Use
– Window P• Drag to Left/Right• Shake • Window-Tab• Alt-Tab
Windows 8 DESKTOP Tips
• Windows key + Left (Right): docks current window to that side of the screen.
• Windows key + Up: maximizes and/or restores foreground window.
• Windows key + Down: minimizes active window.
Taskbar
• “Live” Icons Preview Docs– Thumbnails
• Place / Remove Icons• Right-click Icons
– See recent docs• Hide all Windows
– Extreme right rectangle
Quick Launch
• Place icons for favorite programs on Task Bar– (Right-click, Pin to Taskbar)
• Start you favorite– Windows Key and its position
number on Taskbar• Ex: Windows + 2
DESKTOPBuilt in Applications
• The Standards– Notepad, Wordpad, Paint, etc.
• Updated with Ribbon
• Snipping Tool– Limited to DESKTOP– Window, Print Screen to snip to
Pictures• Photo Editing
– Photos (Metro) – Some editing– Photo Gallery (Desktop)
GENERAL
Help and Support
• Help and Support– Basic Help
• METRO, Charms, Settings, Help
– Microsoft Links• www.microsoft.com/downloads• Support.microsoft.com• MSDN.microsoft.com
My Computer• Ribbon (can be minimized)• View, Hidden Items• Share, Burn, Print• Manage, Optimize, Format• Favorites, Libraries• BitLocker
Adjust Folder Properties
• Control Panel• Folder Options• View
– Unhide Extensions– Unhide Hidden Files– Unhide System Files– Use Check Boxes when selecting
File History / Backup
• Control Panel, File History– Replaces “Previous Version”– Stores off of PC (Flash or Network
Drive)– Saves items in your profile &
SkyDrive– You control how often changes are
saved• Default: 1 hour. (see Advanced)• Will only use up to 20% of selected
drive
• Restore– File Explorer, History
Voice Recognition
• Powerful • Dictate and Correct Documents
– Competition for Dragon– Brief Setup– Excellent correction mode
• Controls Windows Desktop• Controls Metro
IE10
• Improved Speed and Compatibility
• Features– Tabbed Browsing– RSS Support– Anti-Phishing– Pop-up blocker– Thumb-nail tabs
• Metro and Desktop View
Media Player
• Media Player 12– New interface– Browse by album cover– Rips and burns– Built-in MP3 burning support
Burning CDs and DVDs• Built-in• “Burn” shows in folders• ISO support (yea!)• No “Copy” support• “Live File System” vs. Mastered
– Allows using CD/DVD like flash• Copy single files at will
– Use with XP, Vista, and 7 only– CAUTION: Default
Backup and Restore
• Replaced by File History• Control Panel, Windows 7 File
Recovery– Types
• Full – “Let Windows Choose”• Selected – “Let Me Choose”
– Where to Backup?• USB Drive, Network Drive
– When to Backup?
Enhancing System Performance
• MSConfig• System Control Panel,
Performance• Defrag – Now Called Optimize• Drive Error Checking
• Add Memory!– 32 bit – 4GB max, 64 bit – a lot
Special Drive Options
• File, Folder, Drive Compression• File, Folder, Drive Encryption
Managing Printers
• Control Panel, Devices and Printer Screen– Local Printers
• Directly Attached• TCP-IP
– Network Printers• Printers shared from Windows
• Windows 8 Identifies Printers– When printer is added
System Control Panel
• New Look• System Rating• Select items on left• Then buttons to access• Activation/Change Key
– Command Prompt (or run)– Slui 3 (to enter key)
Securing Windows 8
• Virus Scanner– MS Defender
• AntiSpyware– MS Defender
• Firewall– Built-in– Enhanced
Securing Windows 8
• Firewall– Now blocks outbound, too– First connection requires location choice
• Home or Work– You know & trust people & devices on network– Auto discovery seeks network devices
• Public Place– Keeps computer from being visible– No network discovery
• MMC
Wireless Networking• Wireless client
– Network and Sharing Center– Manage Wireless Adapter
– Edit Connection– Via “Charm”
– “Manage Wireless Connections” is GONE
Troubleshooting Windows 8
• “Restart Now” Under Advanced Setup– In PC Settings, General
• Windows key, i (for sidebar menu)– Power – Press Shift as you click RESTART
• At Command Prompt– Shutdown.exe /r /o
• Auto Restart After Failure– Self detects failure, gives menu
Deploying Windows 8
• MS Deployment Tools– Built into Server 2012– Involved to Set Up
• Ghost– 11.5 or later. Officially Solution
Suite 2.51 • FOG
– In Development?
Windows 8 Tips• With Dual Monitor
– Windows + SHIFT + Left (or Right) will shift a window from monitor to monitor.
• To run a program as an Administrator– Hold CTRL + SHIFT when you open
the application.• Projector Menu: Win+P• Minimize all but Active Window
– Win+Home
Windows 8 Tips
• Tune ClearType with cttune.exe• Desktop Magnifier is great for
presentations• Shake a Windows to Minimize
Others
Windows 8 Tips• “God Mode”
– Create a folder– Rename it to
• GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
Whew!
Questions?Suggestions?
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