Windows XP Robert Horan, CCNA, CCAI Erwin Technical Center School District of Hillsborough County -...

Windows XPWindows XP

Robert Horan, CCNA, CCAI

Erwin Technical CenterSchool District of Hillsborough County - Tampa, FloridaSchool District of Hillsborough County - Tampa, Florida

ITE1 - Module 7ITE1 - Module 7 Part 1 of 2 - Versions, Installation & UpgradesPart 1 of 2 - Versions, Installation & Upgrades

New Technology File System (NTFS)New Technology File System (NTFS)The New Technology File System The New Technology File System (NTFS) is used with the Windows XP, (NTFS) is used with the Windows XP, 2000, and NT operating systems. The 2000, and NT operating systems. The main reason for creating the NTFS file main reason for creating the NTFS file system is that the FAT file system is system is that the FAT file system is too limited to provide advanced too limited to provide advanced features. The NTFS file system features. The NTFS file system provides added features like file and provides added features like file and directory security and system access directory security and system access control. NTFS allows an administrator control. NTFS allows an administrator to set permissions on files and folders to set permissions on files and folders to specify which users have access to to specify which users have access to them and the level of access that is them and the level of access that is permitted. The original version of NTFS permitted. The original version of NTFS that was released with Windows NT is that was released with Windows NT is now referred to as NTFS 4. Windows now referred to as NTFS 4. Windows XP and 2000 use NTFS 5. In addition to XP and 2000 use NTFS 5. In addition to NTFS, Windows XP and 2000 support NTFS, Windows XP and 2000 support the FAT16 and FAT32 file systems.the FAT16 and FAT32 file systems.

Windows XP SeriesWindows XP Series

Home Edition Home Edition Professional Professional Media Center EditionMedia Center Edition

Tablet PC EditionTablet PC Edition Professional 64-bitProfessional 64-bit


Home Edition Home Edition

*Improved software and hardware *Improved software and hardware compatibilitycompatibility*Simplified security such as *Simplified security such as Simple File Simple File SharingSharing versus Windows 2000 Sharing, versus Windows 2000 Sharing, *New log-on screen*New log-on screen*Fast user switching*Fast user switching*Enhanced multimedia support, and *Enhanced multimedia support, and DirectX 8.1 multimedia libraries for DirectX 8.1 multimedia libraries for gaming. gaming. *By default, each user in XP Home *By default, each user in XP Home Edition is automatically assigned to the Edition is automatically assigned to the Owners local groupOwners local group. This is the . This is the Windows XP equivalent of the Windows Windows XP equivalent of the Windows 2000 Administrator account. 2000 Administrator account. Anyone Anyone who logs on to a Home Edition machine who logs on to a Home Edition machine will have full control of the operating will have full control of the operating system.system. However, it does include a However, it does include a Restricted Users groupRestricted Users group, which grants , which grants limited access for the selected users. limited access for the selected users.

XP Home EditionXP Home Edition is intended for is intended for inexperienced inexperienced users who do not need users who do not need to connect to corporate networksto connect to corporate networks and and do not require the extra security do not require the extra security options that Windows XP Professional options that Windows XP Professional contains. The Home Edition includes contains. The Home Edition includes many enhancements and features.many enhancements and features.


Professional EditionProfessional Edition

The kernel of Windows XP Home The kernel of Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional Edition and Windows XP Professional operating systems are identical. The file operating systems are identical. The file and folder management, web browser, and folder management, web browser, and most of the system management and most of the system management tools and troubleshooting tools are also tools and troubleshooting tools are also the same. XP Professional also includes the same. XP Professional also includes support for high-performance hardware, support for high-performance hardware, such as a such as a dual-processor motherboarddual-processor motherboard..

Windows XP Professional contains Windows XP Professional contains several features that are not included in several features that are not included in Windows XP Home Edition.Windows XP Home Edition.

The The Remote DesktopRemote Desktop feature allows feature allows mobile users to remotely access their mobile users to remotely access their corporate desktop. corporate desktop.

System administrators now have the System administrators now have the ability to ability to remotely administer clientsremotely administer clients on on a network. a network.

The The XP ProfessionalXP Professional operating system operating system includes everything that the Home includes everything that the Home Edition provides, plus all the Edition provides, plus all the networking and security componentsnetworking and security components that are required to join a Windows that are required to join a Windows NT, 2000, or XP domain in a corporate NT, 2000, or XP domain in a corporate network. network.


Windows XP Professional provides Windows XP Professional provides added operating system added operating system management features. management features.

Automated System Recovery (ASR)Automated System Recovery (ASR) aids in system recovery from a aids in system recovery from a catastrophic error that might render catastrophic error that might render the system unbootable. the system unbootable.

Windows XP Professional supports Windows XP Professional supports both basic and dynamic disks. both basic and dynamic disks. The The Home Edition supports only the Home Edition supports only the basic disk type.basic disk type.

Windows XP Professional includes the Windows XP Professional includes the Internet Information Services (IIS) Web Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server softwareserver software not found in the Home not found in the Home Edition. IIS for XP Professional is Edition. IIS for XP Professional is designed for users developing a designed for users developing a Web Web service, for home, or for office use.service, for home, or for office use. IIS IIS Professional can only service 10 client Professional can only service 10 client connections and does not have all the connections and does not have all the features or power of the server versions.features or power of the server versions.

Professional Edition also includes a Professional Edition also includes a change and configuration management change and configuration management tool known as IntelliMirror. IntelliMirror tool known as IntelliMirror. IntelliMirror uses policy-based Change and uses policy-based Change and Configuration Management to enable Configuration Management to enable user data, software, and settings to user data, software, and settings to follow them throughout a distributed follow them throughout a distributed computing environment. computing environment.

Professional Professional EditionEdition


The Professional Edition can be used The Professional Edition can be used to logon to an Active Directory domain.to logon to an Active Directory domain.

Group PolicyGroup Policy for domain users can for domain users can also be supported. also be supported.

Roaming profilesRoaming profiles – With Windows XP – With Windows XP Professional, users have the ability to Professional, users have the ability to log on to any computer on the network log on to any computer on the network and automatically receive their and automatically receive their customized settings. The user profile is customized settings. The user profile is stored in a shared network folder. stored in a shared network folder. When the user logs onto a machine, When the user logs onto a machine, the information in the folder is copied the information in the folder is copied over to the hard disk of the machine over to the hard disk of the machine being used. When the user logs off, the being used. When the user logs off, the profile information is copied back to profile information is copied back to shared network folder. shared network folder.

Corporate deployment – Corporate deployment – Windows Windows XP Professional is designed for use XP Professional is designed for use in corporate networksin corporate networks, and contains , and contains support for multiple languages. support for multiple languages.

XP professional also provides XP professional also provides SysprepSysprep support, which is used to support, which is used to install the operating system on install the operating system on multiple machines in a large or multiple machines in a large or corporate network. corporate network.




Windows XP Professional contains additional security features. Windows XP Professional contains additional security features.

Unlike XP Home edition, only the Administrator or users given administrator Unlike XP Home edition, only the Administrator or users given administrator privileges will have full controlprivileges will have full control of the operating system. The Default Groups of the operating system. The Default Groups for XP Professional are shown below.for XP Professional are shown below.

The The Backup Operators, Power Users, or Replicator groups do not exist in Backup Operators, Power Users, or Replicator groups do not exist in Windows XP Home Edition.Windows XP Home Edition. The The Home EditionHome Edition has the has the Owners Local Group, Owners Local Group, with administrator privileges and a with administrator privileges and a Restricted Users GroupRestricted Users Group, which grants , which grants limited access to the operating system for the selected users. limited access to the operating system for the selected users.



XP Professional provides added XP Professional provides added networking features that are needed when networking features that are needed when deploying the operating system in a large deploying the operating system in a large corporate network. These include:corporate network. These include:

* * Simple Network Management Protocol Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)(SNMP) provides a method of managing provides a method of managing network hosts such as workstation or network hosts such as workstation or server computers, routers, bridges, and server computers, routers, bridges, and hubs from a centrally located computer hubs from a centrally located computer running network management software. running network management software. SNMP can be used to Configure remote SNMP can be used to Configure remote devices, Monitor network performance, devices, Monitor network performance, Detect network faults or inappropriate Detect network faults or inappropriate access, and Audit network usage.access, and Audit network usage.

* The user interface for IP Security. * The user interface for IP Security. Internet Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)Protocol Security (IPSec) ensures private, ensures private, secure communications over Internet Protocol secure communications over Internet Protocol (IP) networks, through cryptographic security (IP) networks, through cryptographic security services. services.

** Network Monitor Network Monitor -- You can obtain information You can obtain information about an active connection.about an active connection.

**Simple TCP/IP ServicesSimple TCP/IP Services provides support for provides support for optional TCP/IP protocol services needed to optional TCP/IP protocol services needed to communicate with other systems that require communicate with other systems that require these protocol services.these protocol services.

**Support for Novell NetWare - IPX/SPXSupport for Novell NetWare - IPX/SPX Client Service for NetWare, Client Service for NetWare, allows you to allows you to access file and print resources on NetWare access file and print resources on NetWare servers. Note: Due to its dependency on the servers. Note: Due to its dependency on the IPX/SPX protocol, Client Service for NetWare is IPX/SPX protocol, Client Service for NetWare is not available on Windows XP 64-Bit Edition.not available on Windows XP 64-Bit Edition. Service Advertising Protocol (SAP Agent) Service Advertising Protocol (SAP Agent) Used by NetWare networks to advertise file Used by NetWare networks to advertise file and print services.and print services.


Media Center EditionMedia Center Edition

The The Media Center EditionMedia Center Edition provides users with provides users with the ability to watch live television, record TV the ability to watch live television, record TV programs, listen to digital music, view programs, listen to digital music, view slideshows and picture albums, and play slideshows and picture albums, and play DVDs all from one location.DVDs all from one location.

Media Center is a packaged hardware and Media Center is a packaged hardware and software system built on the XP Professional software system built on the XP Professional platform. It is platform. It is available only on Media Center available only on Media Center personal computers. personal computers. Some hardware that Some hardware that may make up an XP Media Center computer may make up an XP Media Center computer include:include:

Advanced graphics cardAdvanced graphics card

TV tuner to capture a cable, antenna or TV tuner to capture a cable, antenna or satellite signal and display it on the monitorsatellite signal and display it on the monitor

Hardware encoder to record the captured Hardware encoder to record the captured TV signal to the computers hard diskTV signal to the computers hard disk

Digital audio output that allows the digital Digital audio output that allows the digital audio of the PC to integrate into the existing audio of the PC to integrate into the existing home entertainment systemhome entertainment system..

A Media Center remote control that A Media Center remote control that communicates with the computer.communicates with the computer.

Note: Media Center PCs running Note: Media Center PCs running Windows XP Media Center Edition Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 are available only from Microsoft 2004 are available only from Microsoft PC manufacturer partners.PC manufacturer partners.


Tablet PC EditionTablet PC Edition

Use the Use the Tablet PC Input PanelTablet PC Input Panel to enter to enter text into any application by using your text into any application by using your own handwriting. You can use the own handwriting. You can use the digital pen to write directly on the digital pen to write directly on the screen and control your computer just screen and control your computer just as you would with a mouse. The Input as you would with a mouse. The Input PanelPanel converts handwriting to text converts handwriting to text dynamically, so you can make dynamically, so you can make corrections quickly. corrections quickly. The Tablet PC comes in two basic The Tablet PC comes in two basic forms:forms: the the convertibleconvertible model with an model with an integrated keyboard, and the ultra-slim integrated keyboard, and the ultra-slim slateslate model. Docking solutions convert model. Docking solutions convert a Tablet PC to a primary desktop a Tablet PC to a primary desktop computer, with access to a full-size computer, with access to a full-size monitor, keyboard, speakers, and other monitor, keyboard, speakers, and other peripheral devices. Based on the peripheral devices. Based on the Windows XP Professional operating Windows XP Professional operating system, the Tablet PC can run any system, the Tablet PC can run any Windows XP–compatible program. Windows XP–compatible program.

Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 software is available as a free 2005 software is available as a free download for new and existing Tablet download for new and existing Tablet PC users. PC users. Tablet PC’s areTablet PC’s are available from available from Microsoft PC manufacturer partners.Microsoft PC manufacturer partners.


Professional x64 EditionProfessional x64 Edition

The 64-bit Edition system is built The 64-bit Edition system is built around an Intel Itanium 64-bit processor around an Intel Itanium 64-bit processor used in conjunction with a 64-bit used in conjunction with a 64-bit version of Windows XP Professional. version of Windows XP Professional. This 64-Bit Edition also takes advantage This 64-Bit Edition also takes advantage of increased floating-point performance. of increased floating-point performance. The 64-bit Edition currently supports up The 64-bit Edition currently supports up to 16 GB of RAM. One terabyte of to 16 GB of RAM. One terabyte of system cache and a 512 terabyte page system cache and a 512 terabyte page file will also be supported as hardware file will also be supported as hardware and memory capabilities increase to 16 and memory capabilities increase to 16 terabytes of virtual memory.terabytes of virtual memory.

Minimum system requirements for the Minimum system requirements for the XP 64-bit Edition include:XP 64-bit Edition include:

A 64-bit motherboard and chip set A 64-bit motherboard and chip set

733mhz Itanium 64-bit processor 733mhz Itanium 64-bit processor

1GB of RAM1GB of RAM

XP Professional x64 XP Professional x64 is Microsoft’s is Microsoft’s first 64-bit operating system. This first 64-bit operating system. This operating system is designed to operating system is designed to accommodate specialized, technical accommodate specialized, technical applications. For example, digital applications. For example, digital content creators including digital content creators including digital artists, 3D animators, gaming artists, 3D animators, gaming developers, and engineers. developers, and engineers.

XP Hardware RequirementsXP Hardware RequirementsMinimum system requirements for Windows XP Professional Minimum system requirements for Windows XP Professional

Computer/Processor:Computer/Processor: 233 MHz233 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible CPU. or higher Pentium-compatible CPU.Memory:Memory: At least At least 64 megabytes64 megabytes (MB) of RAM; with 128 MB recommended. (MB) of RAM; with 128 MB recommended. Hard Disk:Hard Disk: At least At least 1.5 GB1.5 GB of available hard disk space. of available hard disk space. Drive:Drive: CD-ROM or DVD drive.CD-ROM or DVD drive.Display:Display: Super VGA adapter and Super VGA adapter and monitor withmonitor with 800 x 600800 x 600 resolution or higher. resolution or higher.Keyboard:Keyboard: Required.Required.Mouse:Mouse:Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device. Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device. Sound card:Sound card: Speakers or headphones. Speakers or headphones. CPU Support:CPU Support: Windows XP Professional supports single and dual CPU systems.Windows XP Professional supports single and dual CPU systems.

Update the BIOSUpdate the BIOS

Before installing Windows XP you should check the version of your system BIOS. Before installing Windows XP you should check the version of your system BIOS. If the BIOS is outdated it can cause problems with the disk partitioning, power If the BIOS is outdated it can cause problems with the disk partitioning, power management, peripheral configuration, other crucial low level functions and new management, peripheral configuration, other crucial low level functions and new features might not be supported. Identify the BIOS manufacture and see if an features might not be supported. Identify the BIOS manufacture and see if an update is available. Generally speaking, if there is a newer version you should update is available. Generally speaking, if there is a newer version you should update the BIOS before installing any new operating system.update the BIOS before installing any new operating system.

Check for Hardware and Software Check for Hardware and Software CompatibilityCompatibility

Check the Hardware Compatibility List Check the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) on the installation CD-ROM (HCL) on the installation CD-ROM (HCL.TXT) (HCL.TXT) file in the Support folder. file in the Support folder. For the most current information go to For the most current information go to www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl

You can search for a particular device You can search for a particular device or view the entire HCL. Use the or view the entire HCL. Use the Compatibility tool or the Upgrade Compatibility tool or the Upgrade Advisor to make sure that the system, Advisor to make sure that the system, devices, and software are going to devices, and software are going to work with Windows XP. work with Windows XP.

The The Upgrade AdvisorUpgrade Advisor is a tool that is a tool that checks your system hardware and checks your system hardware and software to see if it is ready for upgrade software to see if it is ready for upgrade to Windows XP. to Windows XP.


To automatically start the Upgrade Advisor just insert the XP Installation To automatically start the Upgrade Advisor just insert the XP Installation CD and the auto-run feature should start up the Setup Welcome window CD and the auto-run feature should start up the Setup Welcome window where you select where you select Check system compatibilityCheck system compatibility..


The manual way to start the Upgrade Advisor is to insert the XP The manual way to start the Upgrade Advisor is to insert the XP Installation CD and from the Run line type the following:Installation CD and from the Run line type the following:E:\ i386\WINNT32 /checkupgradeonlyE:\ i386\WINNT32 /checkupgradeonly (Where E: is your CD)(Where E: is your CD)

Either method will execute the same program which will produce a report Either method will execute the same program which will produce a report named named upgrade.txtupgrade.txt. It will tell you if there are any compatibility issues. . It will tell you if there are any compatibility issues.


If you run Upgrade Advisor while you If you run Upgrade Advisor while you are connected to the Internet, and if are connected to the Internet, and if your system needs updates that are your system needs updates that are available on the Windows Update Web available on the Windows Update Web site, Upgrade Advisor will find and site, Upgrade Advisor will find and install the updates for you. install the updates for you.


The Advisor will list items that The Advisor will list items that are not compatible. Click on the are not compatible. Click on the Details Box to get additional Details Box to get additional information about the item.information about the item.


The Upgrade Advisor will produce a report named The Upgrade Advisor will produce a report named upgrade.txtupgrade.txt. And place it . And place it in the in the C:\WinntC:\Winnt folder of the 2000 client machine (C:\Windows in 9x). It will folder of the 2000 client machine (C:\Windows in 9x). It will give a complete listing of any compatibility issues. give a complete listing of any compatibility issues.

The Files and Settings Transfer WizardThe Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Several options enable saved files and Several options enable saved files and settings to be restored on Windows XP settings to be restored on Windows XP Home Edition or Professional Edition: Home Edition or Professional Edition:

A direct connection with a serial A direct connection with a serial cable can be made between two cable can be made between two computers. computers. The computers can be connected The computers can be connected over a network. over a network. Files can be compressed and Files can be compressed and saved to removable media, such as saved to removable media, such as a floppy disk, Zip disk, or CD-RW. a floppy disk, Zip disk, or CD-RW. A removable drive or network drive A removable drive or network drive can be used to transfer data. can be used to transfer data.

Another important feature for Windows Another important feature for Windows XP is the XP is the User State Migration ToolUser State Migration Tool (USMT). It is similar to the Files and (USMT). It is similar to the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. The USMT is Settings Transfer Wizard. The USMT is used by IT administrators who are used by IT administrators who are performing large deployments of XP performing large deployments of XP Professional in a corporate environment.Professional in a corporate environment.

The Files and Settings Transfer The Files and Settings Transfer WizardWizard allows the user to migrate allows the user to migrate settings and files from an old settings and files from an old computer to a new computer. The computer to a new computer. The user can save settings from any user can save settings from any 32-bit version of Windows.32-bit version of Windows.

Eligibility for In-place Upgrade to XPEligibility for In-place Upgrade to XP

Previous VersionPrevious Version Windows XP Windows XP Windows XP Windows XP Home Edition Home Edition ProfessionalProfessional

Windows 3.1Windows 3.1 NONO NONO

Any Evaluation VersionAny Evaluation Version NONO NONO

Any Server VersionAny Server Version NONO NONO

Windows 95Windows 95 NONO NONO

Windows 98/Windows 98 SEWindows 98/Windows 98 SE YESYES YESYES

Windows MeWindows Me YESYES YESYES

Windows NT Workstation 3.51Windows NT Workstation 3.51 NONO NONO

Windows NT Workstation 4.0Windows NT Workstation 4.0 NONO YESYES

Windows 2000 ProfessionalWindows 2000 Professional NONO YESYES

Windows XP Home EditionWindows XP Home Edition YESYES

Three Types of InstallationsThree Types of InstallationsUpgrading an existing versionUpgrading an existing version – will convert Windows 98, 98-SE, or Me – will convert Windows 98, 98-SE, or Me

into Windows XP Home or Professional Edition. into Windows XP Home or Professional Edition. Windows NT Workstation 4.0 with Service Pack 6, or Windows 2000 Windows NT Workstation 4.0 with Service Pack 6, or Windows 2000 Professional can be upgraded to Windows XP Professional. Windows Professional can be upgraded to Windows XP Professional. Windows XP will not upgrade from Windows 3.1 or 95. XP will not upgrade from Windows 3.1 or 95.

Clean installClean install – sets up a fresh copy of Windows XP. This new copy will – sets up a fresh copy of Windows XP. This new copy will completely replace any previous versions of Windows installed on the completely replace any previous versions of Windows installed on the computer. For Windows 3.1 or 95 a clean install must be preformed computer. For Windows 3.1 or 95 a clean install must be preformed since they are not supported for for an upgrade. since they are not supported for for an upgrade.

Dual boot installationDual boot installation – A new version of Windows is installed on a new – A new version of Windows is installed on a new partition separate from the current version. When the installation is partition separate from the current version. When the installation is complete, the user will be able to choose the operating system from complete, the user will be able to choose the operating system from which to boot. which to boot.

Upgrading to Windows XPUpgrading to Windows XPBefore you begin an upgrade, prepare the system:Before you begin an upgrade, prepare the system:

Scan the hard drive for viruses using current version of antivirus software. Scan the hard drive for viruses using current version of antivirus software.

Back up important files. Back up important files.

Clean up the hard drive, run Disk Defragmenter and ScanDisk (9x) or Chkdsk (2K).Clean up the hard drive, run Disk Defragmenter and ScanDisk (9x) or Chkdsk (2K).

If possible upgrade or flash the BIOS for your motherboard with the latest version.If possible upgrade or flash the BIOS for your motherboard with the latest version.

If you have a compressed hard drive, uncompress the drive. If you are using an NTFS If you have a compressed hard drive, uncompress the drive. If you are using an NTFS drive with Windows NT file compression you don’t need to uncompress it.drive with Windows NT file compression you don’t need to uncompress it.

Remove any hardware and software that is not compatible with Windows XP. Remove any hardware and software that is not compatible with Windows XP.

If you are upgrading hardware or software and the upgrades are compatible with the If you are upgrading hardware or software and the upgrades are compatible with the currently installed OS, perform the upgrades and verify that they are working. currently installed OS, perform the upgrades and verify that they are working.

If the computer to be upgraded is running Windows 98 and is a member of a domain If the computer to be upgraded is running Windows 98 and is a member of a domain create a computer account in that domain. A Windows 98 client does not require a create a computer account in that domain. A Windows 98 client does not require a computer account to be a member of a domain, but Windows XP/2000 clients do. computer account to be a member of a domain, but Windows XP/2000 clients do.

Upgrading to Windows XPUpgrading to Windows XPFor an upgrade from Windows For an upgrade from Windows 98 or Windows ME to Windows 98 or Windows ME to Windows XP, the setup program tries to XP, the setup program tries to convert whatever registry convert whatever registry information it can to Windows information it can to Windows XP. At the end of the installation XP. At the end of the installation process, you are given the process, you are given the opportunity to join a domain. opportunity to join a domain.

For Windows NT and Windows For Windows NT and Windows 2000 upgrades, almost every 2000 upgrades, almost every registry entry is carried forward registry entry is carried forward into the new OS. The information into the new OS. The information about a domain is not requested about a domain is not requested because it is copied from the because it is copied from the current OS into Windows XP.current OS into Windows XP.

Note: Windows XP has an uninstall utility that allows you to revert back to Windows Note: Windows XP has an uninstall utility that allows you to revert back to Windows 98 if necessary. The uninstall tool will not work if you convert FAT to NTFS.98 if necessary. The uninstall tool will not work if you convert FAT to NTFS.

Partitioning and FormattingPartitioning and Formatting

As in Windows 2000, the FDISK partitioning utility is not As in Windows 2000, the FDISK partitioning utility is not needed.needed. Windows XP Setup provides the partitioning and Windows XP Setup provides the partitioning and formatting functions needed to prepare a hard drive for formatting functions needed to prepare a hard drive for

the OS installation. You can use an unformatted, the OS installation. You can use an unformatted, unpartitioned hard drive during installation. Partitions can unpartitioned hard drive during installation. Partitions can be created, deleted and formatted in the Setup program. be created, deleted and formatted in the Setup program.

The Four Main Steps in the Windows The Four Main Steps in the Windows XP Installation ProcessXP Installation Process

1. File Copy1. File Copy This step copies the Windows Setup files to a folder on the partition where This step copies the Windows Setup files to a folder on the partition where they can run when the system is restarted. If the system is booted from a they can run when the system is restarted. If the system is booted from a CD, the Setup skips this step and copies files directly from the CD. CD, the Setup skips this step and copies files directly from the CD.

2. Text Mode Setup2. Text Mode Setup During a clean installation, the user selects the partition where the During a clean installation, the user selects the partition where the Windows XP system files will be installed. The partition can be created and Windows XP system files will be installed. The partition can be created and formatted in this step. formatted in this step.

3. GUI Mode Setup3. GUI Mode Setup Windows Setup uses a graphical wizard to guide the user through the Windows Setup uses a graphical wizard to guide the user through the regional settings, product key, computer name, and administrator regional settings, product key, computer name, and administrator password. password.

4. Windows Welcome 4. Windows Welcome As the last portion of the Setup process, the user has the option to create As the last portion of the Setup process, the user has the option to create user accounts and activate Windows before using it for the first time. user accounts and activate Windows before using it for the first time.

Installing Windows XPInstalling Windows XPTo install Windows XP, you need to run the appropriate To install Windows XP, you need to run the appropriate

Windows XP Setup program, either XP.exe or Windows XP Setup program, either XP.exe or Winnt32.exe. XP.exe and Winnt32.exe are both referred to Winnt32.exe. XP.exe and Winnt32.exe are both referred to as "Setup." The type of setup that you need to run is as "Setup." The type of setup that you need to run is determined as follows:determined as follows:

* For a * For a cleanclean installation or installation or upgradeupgrade from Windows NT 4, from Windows NT 4, 2000 or XP Home Edition run 2000 or XP Home Edition run D:\i386\winnt32 (where D: is D:\i386\winnt32 (where D: is your CD)your CD)

* For a * For a cleanclean installation or installation or upgradeupgrade from Windows 98, 98-SE from Windows 98, 98-SE or Windows ME, run XP.exe from within the current OS. or Windows ME, run XP.exe from within the current OS.

Note: Windows Note: Windows 95 is not95 is not upgradeable to Windows XP. upgradeable to Windows XP.

Installing Windows XPInstalling Windows XP

The Windows XP Professional CD Startup ScreenThe Windows XP Professional CD Startup Screen


Checking Hardware ConfigurationChecking Hardware Configuration


Setup Setup File CopyFile Copy StepStep


The Windows XP Professional Setup ScreenThe Windows XP Professional Setup Screen


The Windows XP License Agreement The Windows XP License Agreement End User License Agreement (EULA)End User License Agreement (EULA) – Press F8 to agree. – Press F8 to agree.


The Hard Drive Partitioning Screen. - The Hard Drive Partitioning Screen. - Text Mode SetupText Mode Setup


Creating a New PartitionCreating a New Partition


Select the Partition to Install the Operating System on.Select the Partition to Install the Operating System on.


The Formatting Screen – Choose either NTFS or FAT.The Formatting Screen – Choose either NTFS or FAT.FAT Partitions that are over 2GB will automatically be formatted as FAT32. FAT Partitions that are over 2GB will automatically be formatted as FAT32.

Smaller partitions are formatted as FAT16. Smaller partitions are formatted as FAT16.


Setup formats the partition.Setup formats the partition.


Setup extracts and copies the installation files to complete the preparation phase.Setup extracts and copies the installation files to complete the preparation phase.


To complete the installation preparation phase Setup restarts the computer.To complete the installation preparation phase Setup restarts the computer.


Setup starts the Installation. - Setup starts the Installation. - GUI Mode SetupGUI Mode Setup


Setup Installs the Hardware Devices.Setup Installs the Hardware Devices.


The Regional Settings Screen – This is for Language and Keyboard settings.The Regional Settings Screen – This is for Language and Keyboard settings.


Enter your name and company information.Enter your name and company information.


Enter the 25 character product key.Enter the 25 character product key.


Enter the Computer Name and Administrator Password. Passwords are limited Enter the Computer Name and Administrator Password. Passwords are limited to 127 characters with NTFS.to 127 characters with NTFS.Note: To make a password more secure, mix upper and lower case letters, add Note: To make a password more secure, mix upper and lower case letters, add numbers and special characters, and do not use words found in the dictionary.numbers and special characters, and do not use words found in the dictionary.


Enter the correct date, time and time zone.Enter the correct date, time and time zone.


Network component installation.Network component installation.


Network setup – Choose Typical settings to have Windows Network setup – Choose Typical settings to have Windows automatically install the basic components you will need for automatically install the basic components you will need for file sharing, local area networking and internet access.file sharing, local area networking and internet access.


You need to choose whether this computer is part of a workgroup or a You need to choose whether this computer is part of a workgroup or a domain. Check with your network administrator for this information.domain. Check with your network administrator for this information.


Completing the installation.Completing the installation.


Installing the Start Menu items.Installing the Start Menu items.


Registering the components.Registering the components.


Saving Settings and Finalizing the Installation.Saving Settings and Finalizing the Installation.


To complete the installation phase Setup restarts the computer again.To complete the installation phase Setup restarts the computer again.

Installing Windows XPInstalling Windows XPChange display settingsChange display settingsUsers with CRT monitors and some Users with CRT monitors and some LCDs (such as laptops and flat panel LCDs (such as laptops and flat panel displays) will see a Display Settings displays) will see a Display Settings dialog appear, which asks whether dialog appear, which asks whether you'd like XP to automatically set the you'd like XP to automatically set the resolution. This will generally change resolution. This will generally change the resolution from 800 x 600 to 1024 x the resolution from 800 x 600 to 1024 x 768 on a CRT monitor, or to the native 768 on a CRT monitor, or to the native resolution of an LCD display. Click OK resolution of an LCD display. Click OK and let XP change the resolution.and let XP change the resolution.


Windows WelcomeWindows WelcomeAs the last portion of the Setup process, the user has the option to set up As the last portion of the Setup process, the user has the option to set up

your network/Internet connection, activate Windows, and create user your network/Internet connection, activate Windows, and create user accounts before using it for the first time. accounts before using it for the first time.

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The Windows XP Professional Logon ScreenThe Windows XP Professional Logon Screen


The Windows 2000 Professional DesktopThe Windows 2000 Professional DesktopNote: By default, the only icon showing on the XP desktop is the Recycle Bin.Note: By default, the only icon showing on the XP desktop is the Recycle Bin.

Activating Windows XPActivating Windows XPWindows XP includes a new feature called Windows XP includes a new feature called Windows Windows Product Activation (WPA).Product Activation (WPA). As in previous versions of As in previous versions of Windows, the user must enter a 25-character product Windows, the user must enter a 25-character product key during the Setup process. The new requirement key during the Setup process. The new requirement added by WPA is added by WPA is within 30 dayswithin 30 days after the installation after the installation the user must activate the installation. Businesses the user must activate the installation. Businesses that purchase volume licensing media do not require that purchase volume licensing media do not require activation. activation.

Windows XP transmits an encrypted file that serves Windows XP transmits an encrypted file that serves as a fingerprint. This fingerprint has a list of key as a fingerprint. This fingerprint has a list of key components of the system including video card, components of the system including video card, primary hard disk, disk controller, CD-ROM drive, primary hard disk, disk controller, CD-ROM drive, network adapter, CPU and RAM. If four or more network adapter, CPU and RAM. If four or more components form a list of ten are changed on the components form a list of ten are changed on the computer with in a 120 day period the activation will computer with in a 120 day period the activation will be rejected. WPA was designed to enforce the most be rejected. WPA was designed to enforce the most common type of software piracy, copying.common type of software piracy, copying.

Activating Windows XPActivating Windows XPThe The Windows Product Activation (WPA)Windows Product Activation (WPA) process can be completed by process can be completed by connecting to the Microsoft activation server over the Internet. connecting to the Microsoft activation server over the Internet.

Activating Windows XPActivating Windows XPThe The Windows Product Activation (WPA)Windows Product Activation (WPA) process can also be completed by process can also be completed by calling a toll-free number and speaking with a customer service representative. calling a toll-free number and speaking with a customer service representative. You will receive a 42 character code to enter on your computer. You will receive a 42 character code to enter on your computer.

Setting Up A Dual BootSetting Up A Dual Boot You can configure Windows XP to set up a dual boot with another You can configure Windows XP to set up a dual boot with another operating system. Start the installation as you would for a clean operating system. Start the installation as you would for a clean install on a PC with another operating system already installed. When install on a PC with another operating system already installed. When given the opportunity, choose to install Windows XP on a different given the opportunity, choose to install Windows XP on a different partition than the other OS. Windows XP recognizes that another OS partition than the other OS. Windows XP recognizes that another OS is installed and sets up the Startup menu to offer it as an option for is installed and sets up the Startup menu to offer it as an option for booting. After the installation, when you boot with a dual boot, the booting. After the installation, when you boot with a dual boot, the start up menu automatically appears asking you to select an start up menu automatically appears asking you to select an operating system.operating system.

Setting Up A Dual BootSetting Up A Dual Boot The first active partition (drive C:) has to be set up with a file The first active partition (drive C:) has to be set up with a file system that both operating systems understand. For instance if system that both operating systems understand. For instance if you are setting up a dual boot with Windows 98, use the FAT file you are setting up a dual boot with Windows 98, use the FAT file system. On a partition greater than 2 GB FAT32 will automatically system. On a partition greater than 2 GB FAT32 will automatically be chosen. Install the Windows 98 operating system first, then be chosen. Install the Windows 98 operating system first, then install Windows XP on a different partition. install Windows XP on a different partition.

When you install Windows XP on a different partition, (active or When you install Windows XP on a different partition, (active or extended), it places the boot-up files on the first active partition extended), it places the boot-up files on the first active partition which Microsoft calls the system partition. This causes XP to which Microsoft calls the system partition. This causes XP to initiate the boot rather than the 98 operating system. The rest of initiate the boot rather than the 98 operating system. The rest of the XP operating system is installed on the second partition, the XP operating system is installed on the second partition, which Microsoft calls the boot partition. Windows NT and 2000 which Microsoft calls the boot partition. Windows NT and 2000 manage dual booting the same way.manage dual booting the same way. Note: When setting up a dual boot, always install the earlier operating system first. Note: When setting up a dual boot, always install the earlier operating system first.

Setting Up A Dual BootSetting Up A Dual BootEarlier Windows operating systems were not Earlier Windows operating systems were not aware of applications installed under the other OS aware of applications installed under the other OS in a dual boot, but Windows XP is. in a dual boot, but Windows XP is.

If you set up a dual boot between Windows XP If you set up a dual boot between Windows XP and Windows 98, an application installed under and Windows 98, an application installed under Windows 98 can be executed from Windows XP.Windows 98 can be executed from Windows XP.

You can use Windows XP Explorer to locate the You can use Windows XP Explorer to locate the program file. Double-click the application to run it program file. Double-click the application to run it from Windows XP. This makes it easier to from Windows XP. This makes it easier to implement a dual boot because you don’t have to implement a dual boot because you don’t have to install application under both OS’s. install application under both OS’s.

Windows XP Boot ProcessWindows XP Boot Process

The Preboot Sequence The Preboot Sequence The first step in the The first step in the boot process is the POST.boot process is the POST. Then Then the the computer locates the boot device and computer locates the boot device and loads the Master Boot Record (MBR) into loads the Master Boot Record (MBR) into memory. The MBR locates the active memory. The MBR locates the active partition and loads it into memory.partition and loads it into memory.

The Boot The Boot SequenceSequence in the Windows NT in the Windows NT Family has 5 files, Family has 5 files, **3 are required3 are required..

* NTLDR* NTLDR starts the file system and reads the starts the file system and reads the BOOT.INI fileBOOT.INI file

* BOOT.INI* BOOT.INI enables the on-screen display of enables the on-screen display of the boot menu and gives the path to the OS.the boot menu and gives the path to the OS.

BOOTSECT.DOSBOOTSECT.DOS is created for dual booting. is created for dual booting.

* NTDETECT* NTDETECT gathers information about the gathers information about the computer hardwarecomputer hardware

NTBOOTDD.SYSNTBOOTDD.SYS is created when using SCSI is created when using SCSI hard drives. hard drives.

Windows XP follows the same Boot-up Sequence as Windows 2000.Windows XP follows the same Boot-up Sequence as Windows 2000.

Windows XP Boot ProcessWindows XP Boot ProcessThe Kernel Load PhaseThe Kernel Load Phase begins by loading begins by loading

thethe NTOSKRNL.EXENTOSKRNL.EXE followed by thefollowed by the HAL.DLLHAL.DLL file.file. At this point the At this point the NTLDRNTLDR reads the reads the SYSTEMSYSTEM registry key into RAM registry key into RAM and selects the hardware configuration and selects the hardware configuration stored in the Registry. stored in the Registry.

The Kernel Initialization PhaseThe Kernel Initialization Phase The kernel The kernel initializes, recognizing everything that was initializes, recognizing everything that was previously loaded. Then the NTLDR gives previously loaded. Then the NTLDR gives control to the operating system kernel. control to the operating system kernel. Device driversDevice drivers are loaded and Services are are loaded and Services are started. NTOSKRNL.EXE loads the started. NTOSKRNL.EXE loads the WINLOGON.EXEWINLOGON.EXE program which displays program which displays the Windows XP logon screen. the Windows XP logon screen.

The final step in the bootup process begins The final step in the bootup process begins with the with the logon screenlogon screen. A boot is not . A boot is not complete until a user logs on. Once a user complete until a user logs on. Once a user logs on, the clone of the Current Control logs on, the clone of the Current Control Set value is copied to the Last Known Set value is copied to the Last Known Good control set value in the Registry. Good control set value in the Registry.

Automated System Recovery (ASR)Automated System Recovery (ASR)

To Create an ASR Backup and DiskTo Create an ASR Backup and DiskGo to Go to StartStart > > ProgramsPrograms > > AccessoriesAccessories > > System ToolsSystem Tools > > BackupBackup to run the Backup program. The Windows XP Backup Utility is to run the Backup program. The Windows XP Backup Utility is displayed. Click the displayed. Click the Automated System Recovery WizardAutomated System Recovery Wizard button button on the Welcome tab. on the Welcome tab.


The The ASR WizardASR Wizard works by writing operating system files onto works by writing operating system files onto backup media, and the hard disk configuration information to floppy backup media, and the hard disk configuration information to floppy disk. You will need both in order to recover from a system failure.disk. You will need both in order to recover from a system failure.


You need to choose a different drive than the default drive “A” because You need to choose a different drive than the default drive “A” because the backup could be anywhere from 1 to 2 GB. It can NOT be on the the backup could be anywhere from 1 to 2 GB. It can NOT be on the drive containing the OS, because as part of the recovery process, that drive containing the OS, because as part of the recovery process, that drive will be formatted and you would loose the backup file!drive will be formatted and you would loose the backup file!


The system will create a list of all files and then start the The system will create a list of all files and then start the backup processes, creating a disk-backup-file. backup processes, creating a disk-backup-file.


Once the disk-backup is done, you will be prompted for a floppy Once the disk-backup is done, you will be prompted for a floppy disk (blank , formatted) to store some ASR-data Insert a blank disk (blank , formatted) to store some ASR-data Insert a blank formatted 3.5 floppy disk in Drive A:. formatted 3.5 floppy disk in Drive A:.

Remove the disk and label it Automated System Recovery Disk Remove the disk and label it Automated System Recovery Disk with the current date. with the current date.

Creating a Boot DiskCreating a Boot DiskYou can create an MS-DOS startup You can create an MS-DOS startup

disk, which can be very helpful disk, which can be very helpful for recovering data files, and it for recovering data files, and it maybe needed to work with maybe needed to work with some Flash BIOS update disks. some Flash BIOS update disks.

To create the disk follow these steps:To create the disk follow these steps:

1: Place a floppy disk in your (A:) drive. 1: Place a floppy disk in your (A:) drive.

2: Open MY COMPUTER, right click on 2: Open MY COMPUTER, right click on on the 3½ Floppy (A:) Icon and on the 3½ Floppy (A:) Icon and then select FORMAT.then select FORMAT.

3: On the Format 3½ Floppy (A:) Menu 3: On the Format 3½ Floppy (A:) Menu you have several options. Select you have several options. Select “Create an MS-DOS startup disk”.“Create an MS-DOS startup disk”.

4: Click on the Start Box.4: Click on the Start Box.

5: After it has finished, remove the disk 5: After it has finished, remove the disk and Label it MS-DOS startup disk.and Label it MS-DOS startup disk.

Check What You Have LearnedCheck What You Have LearnedQ: In addition to NTFS, Windows XP and 2000 support:Q: In addition to NTFS, Windows XP and 2000 support:A: FAT16 and FAT32 file systemsA: FAT16 and FAT32 file systems

Q: List the different versions of the Windows XP family.Q: List the different versions of the Windows XP family.A: Home Edition, Professional, Media Center, Tablet PC, and Professional 64-bitA: Home Edition, Professional, Media Center, Tablet PC, and Professional 64-bit

Q: Which XP version Q: Which XP version is intended for inexperienced users who do not need to is intended for inexperienced users who do not need to connect to corporate networks and do not require extra security options?connect to corporate networks and do not require extra security options?

A: XP Home EditionA: XP Home Edition

Q: Q: Which XP Professional feature allows mobile users to remotely access their Which XP Professional feature allows mobile users to remotely access their corporate desktop?corporate desktop?

A: Remote DesktopA: Remote Desktop

Q: Q: By default, each user in XP Home Edition is automatically assigned to the By default, each user in XP Home Edition is automatically assigned to the which group?which group?A: A: Owners Local Group, which gives them full control of the operating system. Owners Local Group, which gives them full control of the operating system.

Q: What do you check to ensure that a PC’s hardware is compatible with the Q: What do you check to ensure that a PC’s hardware is compatible with the Windows XP operating system? Windows XP operating system? A: A: Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)

Check What You Have LearnedCheck What You Have LearnedQ: Which XP edition provides users with the ability to watch live television, Q: Which XP edition provides users with the ability to watch live television, record TV programs, listen to digital music, view slideshows and picture record TV programs, listen to digital music, view slideshows and picture albums, and play DVDs all from one location?albums, and play DVDs all from one location?A: A: Media Center Edition Media Center Edition

Q: Q: Which XP edition converts handwriting to text ?Which XP edition converts handwriting to text ?A: A: The Tablet PCThe Tablet PC

Q: Which XP edition is designed to accommodate specialized, technical Q: Which XP edition is designed to accommodate specialized, technical applications such as digital content creators including digital artists, 3D applications such as digital content creators including digital artists, 3D animators, gaming developers, and engineers. animators, gaming developers, and engineers. A: A: Professional x64 also known as Professional x64 also known as Professional 64-bitProfessional 64-bit

Q: Q: Windows XP Home and Professional editions require a minimum of 64 MB Windows XP Home and Professional editions require a minimum of 64 MB of RAM. What is the minimum requirement for XP Professional x64? of RAM. What is the minimum requirement for XP Professional x64? A: 1GBA: 1GB

Q: What are the three types of installation that can be performed using XP?Q: What are the three types of installation that can be performed using XP?A: Upgrading an existing version, Clean install & Dual boot installation A: Upgrading an existing version, Clean install & Dual boot installation

A: The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard A: The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

Q: Which Q: Which Wizard allows a user to migrate settings and files from an old computer Wizard allows a user to migrate settings and files from an old computer to a new computer. to a new computer.

Check What You Have LearnedCheck What You Have LearnedQ: Does Windows XP Home Edition include support for dual processors?Q: Does Windows XP Home Edition include support for dual processors?A: NoA: No

Q: Q: Does Windows XP Home Edition Does Windows XP Home Edition support both basic and dynamic diskssupport both basic and dynamic disks?? A: The Home Edition supports only the basic disk type.A: The Home Edition supports only the basic disk type.

Q: Q: With XP Professional, network users have the ability to log on to any computer With XP Professional, network users have the ability to log on to any computer and automatically receive their customized settings. What do we call this?and automatically receive their customized settings. What do we call this?A: Roaming profiles A: Roaming profiles

Q: IIS for XP Professional is designed for users developing a Web service for __?__Q: IIS for XP Professional is designed for users developing a Web service for __?__A: home, or for office use.A: home, or for office use.

Q: ASR is short for what?Q: ASR is short for what?A: Automated System Recovery (ASR) A: Automated System Recovery (ASR)

Q: What are the following minimum system requirements for XP Professional Q: What are the following minimum system requirements for XP Professional Computer/Processor? RAM? Hard disk space? And monitor resolution?Computer/Processor? RAM? Hard disk space? And monitor resolution?A: A: 233 MHz Pentium-compatible CPU, 64 MB of RAM, 1.5 GB of available space, 233 MHz Pentium-compatible CPU, 64 MB of RAM, 1.5 GB of available space, and a monitor with 800 x 600 resolution.and a monitor with 800 x 600 resolution.

Check What You Have LearnedCheck What You Have LearnedQ: Windows XP Professional is designed for use in __?__Q: Windows XP Professional is designed for use in __?__A: corporate networksA: corporate networks

Q: In Q: In Windows XP Professional who has full control of the operating system? Windows XP Professional who has full control of the operating system? A: AdministratorA: Administrator

Q: Q: In In Windows XP Professional which group can override security restrictions Windows XP Professional which group can override security restrictions for the sole purpose of backing up or restoring files?for the sole purpose of backing up or restoring files? A: A: Backup Operators Backup Operators

Q: Which protocol can be used to configure remote devices, monitor network Q: Which protocol can be used to configure remote devices, monitor network performance, detect network faults or inappropriate access, and audit network use?performance, detect network faults or inappropriate access, and audit network use? A: Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) A: Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

Q: Which protocol ensures private, secure communications over Internet Q: Which protocol ensures private, secure communications over Internet Protocol (IP) networks, through cryptographic security services. Protocol (IP) networks, through cryptographic security services. A: A: Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)

Q: Which tool could be used by IT administrators who are performing large Q: Which tool could be used by IT administrators who are performing large deployments of XP Professional in a corporate environment?deployments of XP Professional in a corporate environment?

A: User State Migration Tool A: User State Migration Tool

Check What You Have LearnedCheck What You Have LearnedQ: To get to the Advanced Options Menu and Safe Mode on a Windows XP Q: To get to the Advanced Options Menu and Safe Mode on a Windows XP computer, what key do you press during bootup? computer, what key do you press during bootup? A: A: F8 F8

Q: Q: Which user account is enabled by default in Windows NT, 2000, and XP.Which user account is enabled by default in Windows NT, 2000, and XP.A: A: AdministratorAdministrator

Q: Which Windows XP Professional administrative tool can be used to fix boot Q: Which Windows XP Professional administrative tool can be used to fix boot problems and repair corrupted critical files on the hard disk? problems and repair corrupted critical files on the hard disk? A: A: Automated System Recovery (ASR)Automated System Recovery (ASR)

Q: When you create an Automated System Recovery (ASR) backup file why Q: When you create an Automated System Recovery (ASR) backup file why can’t the backup be placed on the drive containing the OS? can’t the backup be placed on the drive containing the OS? A: A: As part of the recovery process, that drive will be formatted and you would As part of the recovery process, that drive will be formatted and you would loose the backup file!loose the backup file!

Q: Is the Automated System Recovery (ASR) Diskette a bootable disk?Q: Is the Automated System Recovery (ASR) Diskette a bootable disk?A: A: NoNo

Q: On which XP menu would you find the “Create an MS-DOS startup disk” option. Q: On which XP menu would you find the “Create an MS-DOS startup disk” option. A: Format 3½ Floppy (A:) menuA: Format 3½ Floppy (A:) menu

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