CSC 2260Operating Systems and Networks
Chapter 5Fall 2008
Dr. Chuck Lillie
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Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Professional Overview
Install and Upgrade Windows XP Pro
Customize and Manage Windows XP Pro
Troubleshoot Common Windows XP Problems
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Learning Objectives
Describe Windows XP Professional benefits, features, and limits
Install and configure Windows XP Professional
Customize and manage Windows XP Professional
Perform Proactive Maintenance tasksTroubleshoot common Windows XP
Professional problems
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Windows XP Professional Overview
Windows XP versions Windows XP Professional
Business and power users Windows XP Home Edition
Home or very small businesses No security or remote management features Cannot join Microsoft domain
Windows XP Media Center Edition Use TV remote control to view TV listings Catalog songs, videos, and pictures
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Tablet devices and notebooks
Windows XP Embedded Small handheld devices
Windows XP 64-bit Edition 64-bit processors Up to 16 GB RAM
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Windows XP Professional Overview
Enhanced Features and Benefits Desktop Beauty and Usability
Visual Appeal Usability
Speed Faster Bootup
Programs Run Faster Security
Required Logon NTFS5
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Windows XP Professional Overview
Enhanced Features and Benefits (continued)Stability and Compatibility
Code Signing/Driver SigningProgram Compatibility SettingsAutomated Windows Update
File system supportNTFS version 5, FAT16, and FAT32 for hard disk.FAT12 for floppy disks.
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Windows XP Professional Overview
Enhanced Features and Benefits (continued)New and Improved Recovery Tools
Last Known Good Configuration startup option Task ManagerRecovery Console System RestoreAutomated System Recovery
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Windows XP Professional Overview
Limitations of Windows XPHardware Support
Older unsigned device driver may be problematic
Hardware Requirements OK for new systemsMay be too high to install on older
computer
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Windows XP Professional Overview
When to Use Windows XPPreinstalled on new PCs Do your homework before upgrading old OS
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Windows XP Professional Overview
Choose XP Professional over Home ifUser needs to connect to the computer
remotelyComputer will be a member of a Microsoft
NT or Active Directory domainTo easily recovery from a catastropheTo make individual files secure
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Installing and Upgrading Windows XP Professional
Preparing for Windows XP InstallationEnsure XP Hardware Requirements
Minimum requirements versus
Recommended Minimums
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Installing and Upgrading Windows XP Professional
Preparing for Installation (continued)Verify Hardware and Software Compatibility
Windows CatalogUpgrade Advisor
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Step-by-Step 5.01
Running the Upgrade Advisor
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Preparing for Installation (continued)Booting into Windows XP Setup
Boot from CDOptionally create set of 6 setup boot diskettes
Registration vs. ActivationRegistration: optional licensee information Activation: mandatory anti-piracy technique
Microsoft Product Activation (MPA) Changes to Hardware may require reactivation
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Getting Down to BusinessWindows Setup wizard will guide youManual, clean installation takes about an
hour
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Step-by-Step 5.02
Installing Windows XP Professional
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Performing-Post Installation TasksVerify Network Access Install Updates
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Step-by-Step 5.03
Installing Updates
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Customize and Manage Windows XP Professional
Creating New Partitions in Windows XPGood strategy:
One partition for OS and installed applicationsSeparate partition for dataCreate additional partitions before installing
applications
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Step-by-Step 5.04
Creating a New Partition After Installation
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Installing and Removing Apps in Windows XP Install a new application using its setup
programRarely need to use Add or Remove
Programs applet
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Step-by-Step 5.05
Installing an Application in Windows XP
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Installing and Removing Applications (continued)Remove a program using its uninstall
orUse Add or Remove Programs appletNever try to remove a program by deleting
files
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Customize and Manage Windows XP Professional
Add or Remove Windows XP ComponentsUse the Windows Components wizard from
the Add or Remove Programs applet in Control Panel
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Customize and Manage Windows XP Professional
Preparing the Desktop for UsersCustomizing Display Settings
Use the Windows Components wizard from the Add or Remove Programs applet
Ordinary user can make changes to the desktopAdministrator needed for more advanced tasks
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Step-by-Step 5.06
Using the Display Applet
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Customize and Manage Windows XP Professional
Preparing the Desktop for UsersAdding a Local Printer
Attach a physical print Install the correct driver (creating a printer) Plug-and-play and non-plug-and-play supported
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Step-by-Step 5.07
Adding a Printer in Windows XP Professional
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Troubleshooting Common Windows XP Problems
Where to Find HelpWindows XP Help and SupportOther sources listed in Chapter 4
www.microsoft.com/technetwww.microsoft.com Internet search engines
Perform Proactive Maintenance TasksCreate Backups and ASR Disks
Backup oftenCreate ASR disk sets using the Backup Utility
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Step-by-Step 5.08
Explore the Backup Program (NTBACKUP)
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Perform Proactive Maintenance Tasks
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Periodic HousekeepingKeep the computer ‘lean and mean’Avoid installing too many programsRemove unnecessary programsRemove unnecessary data and temp filesDefragment the hard disk
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Perform Proactive Maintenance Tasks (cont.)Create Restore Points for System Restore
New in Windows ME; improved in Windows XP Preserves OS and program settings in restore
points Create new restore points or initiate system
restoreConfigure and Turn System Restore on and off
for individual drives
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Troubleshooting Common Windows XP ProblemsThe Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
RevisitedPreparing for Stop Errors in Windows XP
Write an Event to the System Log – recommendedSend an Administrative Alert – useful in a domainAutomatically Restart – recommended as long as
the first option is selectedWriting Debugging Information – writes a dump
file. More useful for network server than for a desktop.
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The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Revisited (continued)Troubleshooting a Stop Error
Note the Stop error message and search support.microsoft.com
Apply solutions found in documents from this search
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Troubleshooting Common Windows XP Problems
An Old Application Will Not RunWorked OK in older WindowsDoes not perform correctly in Windows XPExperiment with compatibility options
Set manually in Properties dialog of program fileUse wizard from Start | All Programs |
Accessories |Program Compatibility wizard
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Chapter Summary
Windows XP Professional Overview There are several Windows XP products,
but none of them is designed to be a true network server operating system.
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Chapter Summary
Windows XP Professional Overview The Windows XP Products include
Windows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Home EditionWindows XP Media Center EditionWindows XP Tablet PC EditionWindows XP EmbeddedWindows XP 64-bit Edition
Windows XP Professional is the focus of this chapter.
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Windows XP Professional Overview Windows XP Professional features and
benefits include:Desktop beauty and usabilitySpeed, security, stability and compatibilityFile system support of NTFS5, FAT32, and
FAT16New and improved recovery tools
Last Known Good Configuration startup option Task Manager; Recovery Console; Safe Mode startup Device Manager; System Restore Automated System Recovery (ASR)
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Chapter Summary
Windows XP Professional Overview Windows XP Limitations include
Limited hardware support (driver signing)High hardware requirements
While Windows XP (Home or Professional) comes standard on most PCs today, choosing it for an upgrade of an older computer requires research to ensure compatibility with the computer, other hardware, and installed software
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Chapter Summary
Windows XP Professional Overview Choose Professional over Home
To connect to the computer remotelyTo have computer join a Microsoft domainTo be able to easily rebuild systemTo secure individual files
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Installing and Upgrading Windows XP Professional Choose between an upgrade and a clean
installation Hardware requirements include the amount
of disk space, memory, and processor required to run an operating system
The published minimum requirements for an operating system may not be sufficient to run additional programs and to store data.
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Chapter Summary
Installing and Upgrading Windows XP Professional The Windows Catalog at www.microsoft.com/
windows/catalog is a searchable list of hardware and software known to work with Windows XP
Run the Upgrade Advisor and perform any suggested tasks before upgrading to Windows XP
No Setup startup disks are included with Windows XP. If you need to make them, you must connect to their web site and create them from a program available there
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Chapter Summary
Installing and Upgrading Windows XP Professional To combat software piracy, Microsoft
requires that you activate Windows XP within 30 days of installation.
Registration is still optional. Soon after installing Windows XP, you
should verify network access and install new updates.
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Customize and Manage Windows XP Professional To create and manage disk partitions, use Disk
Management in the Computer Management console
When you install new programs in Windows, you will often use an installation program that comes with the new applications.
To uninstall a program, use the Add or Remove Programs applet in Control Panel.
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Chapter SummaryCustomize and Manage Windows XP
Professional Programs should be removed correctly using
an uninstall program. To add or remove a Windows component,
use the Windows Components wizard from the Add or Remove Programs applet in Control Panel.
Use the Display applet in Control Panel to ensure that the screen resolution is set properly.
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Customize and Manage Windows XP Professional
ClearType is a new setting for FPDs.Windows XP supports both plug-and-play
and non-plug-and-play printers.
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Troubleshooting Common Windows XP Problems Help and Support Center is the new and
improved help program containing a large menu of options.
Proactive tasks include: Creating backups and automated system recovery disks Periodic housekeeping Creating restore points for System Restore.
If an old application will not run, or causes problems with the display, locate the executable file for the application, and select options in the Compatibility page of the file's properties dialog box.