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Windows installation and upgrades

Unit objectives Install a Windows operating system Upgrade from one version of Windows

to another

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Topic A

Topic A: Installation Topic B: Upgrades

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Clean installation vs. upgrade

Clean installations completely overwrite existing settings and data files

Upgrades transfer settings and preserve data files

Be sure to back up user data files for both procedures

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Windows client OS versions

Windows 9x Windows Me Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Media Center

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Windows 2000 system requirements

Component Minimum requirement

Processor Pentium 133

Hard disk space 2GB with 650MB free space

RAM 64MB

Display adapter VGA or higher

Mouse/keyboard Mouse or compatible; keyboard

Optical drive CD or DVD-rom drive

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Windows XP system requirements

Component Minimum requirement

Processor Pentium 233

Hard disk space 1.5GB

RAM 64MB

Display adapter Super VGA or higher

Mouse/keyboard Mouse or compatible; keyboard

Optical drive CD or DVD-rom drive

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Windows XP Media Center

Purchase a Media Center PC from a manufacturer

Typically high-end PC with:– Remote control– USB-based remote sensor – Mid-grade to high-end video adapter

Optional TV tuner(s) with– Hardware or software video encoder – IR blaster – DVI, S-Video, component, or composite

out Speakers/headphones

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Hardware compatibility

Verify hardware compatibility with Windows version

Check HCL for approved hardware Obtain latest device drivers

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Installation methods

Bootable CD-ROM Boot to DOS and run Winnt.exe Run Winnt32.exe from within Windows Boot floppy Network installation Automated or unattended installation Imaging

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File systems

FAT FAT32 NTFS

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Multi-boot computers

Install in this order:– Windows 9x or Windows Me– Windows NT– Windows 2000– Windows XP

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Activity A-1

Identifying pre-installation tasks

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Windows installation

1. Insert the CD-ROM

2. Access and run the appropriate installation file (Winnt, Winnt32

3. If necessary, partition and format the hard disk.

4. Respond to prompts:a. Language and locale settings

b. Product Key

c. Installation directory

d. Floppy disk to create a Startup Disk

e. Networking options (DHCP or custom configuration)

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Troubleshooting

Disk space CD-ROM errors Blue screen Setup hangs during GUI Windows won’t start after installation

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Post-installation tasks

Verify all devices are working properly, update drivers or install new drivers as necessary

Add any additional Windows components

Install the latest service packs and hotfixes

Restore user data files

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Activity A-2

Installing Windows 2000 Professional

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Devices and drivers

Hardware compatibility Adequate permissions Searching for device drivers

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Activity A-3

Searching for and installing device drivers

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Driver signing

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Activity A-4

Configuring driver signing

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Topic B

Topic A: Installation Topic B: Upgrades

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Upgrade paths

Current OS Upgrades supported

Windows 95 Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional

Windows 98 Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Home Edition

Windows Me Windows XP Professional or Home

Edition

Windows NT Workstation 4.0

Windows 2000 Professional, Windows

XP Professional

Windows 2000 Professional

Windows XP Professional

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Hardware and software

Verify hardware compatibility; remove incompatible hardware

Verify application compatibility; remove applications or apply updates as necessary

Use Upgrade Advisor to assess compatibility

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Pre-upgrade tasks

1. Verify hardware compatibility

2. Verify software compatibility

3. Uninstall any unused applications, and delete any unused files

4. Disable virus checking and compression software

5. Back up user data files

6. Run the Upgrade Advisor and fix any reported issues

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Upgrade process

Upgrade typically requires less intervention than clean installation

Upgrade will start and continue until it’s complete

Troubleshoot errors as needed After upgrade, update the operating

system with service packs and hotfixes

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Product activation

Windows XP must be activated Registration optional; activation

required Activate over the Internet or phone 30-day grace period Use system tray icon or Start menu

icon to start wizard

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Activity B-1

Upgrading to Windows XP

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Windows XP service packs

Hotfixes — Fix errors in the operating system code

Security patches — Remove security vulnerabilities in the operating system

Updates — Enhance the current operating system and some of its features

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Windows XP Professional SP2

Features:– Internet Explorer pop-up blocker– Internet Explorer Add-on Manager– Internet Explorer Information Bar– Internet Explorer download monitor– Outlook Express security features– Windows Security Center– Windows Firewall updates– Automatic Updates enhancements– Windows Media Player 9– Bluetooth support

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Activity B-2

Installing a Windows XP service pack

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Unit summary

Installed Windows Upgraded Windows