Windows 7, Configuring

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Support for Windows 7

• Chapter 1
• Installing and Maintaining Windows 7

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About the Presentations

• The presentations cover the objectives found in
  the opening of each chapter.
• All chapter objectives are listed in the
  beginning of each presentation.
• You may customize the presentations to fit your
  class needs.
• Some figures from the chapters are included. A
  complete set of images from the book can be found
  on the Instructor Resources disc.

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Objectives

• In this chapter, you will learn
• About new features of Windows 7 and how it
  differs from Windows Vista
• How to prepare for a Windows 7 installation
• How to install Windows 7, including upgrades,
  clean installations, and dual-boot systems
• How to use the Windows 7 Action Center to help
  solve hardware and software problems
• How to use the Windows 7 Backup and Restore
  utility

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Objectives (contd.)

• About creating a system image of Windows 7
• About installing and supporting Windows 7 in a
  large enterprise

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Whats New with Windows 7

• Fewer differences between Windows 7 and Vista
  compared to Vista and XP
• Tools are similar to those in Vista
• Works faster and uses fewer system resources than
  Vista
• Many improvements over Windows Vista

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Improvements Over Windows Vista

• Taskbar changes
• New and taller taskbar displays a large
  full-screen preview on mouse over
• Jump List provides access to some of the major
  functions of the program
• Aero Peek gives you a peek at the desktop
• Windows Touch
• Allows you to use a touch screen without
  additional software
• Supports multi-touch

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Figure 1-1 Mouse over the Internet Explorer icon
in the taskbar to see each open tab in
IE Courtesy Course Technology/Cengage Learning
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Figure 1-3 Use Aero Peek to view the Windows
desktop and gadgets Courtesy Course
Technology/Cengage Learning
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Improvements Over Windows Vista (contd.)

• Snap and shake windows
• Aero Snap automatically maximizes a window when
  you drag it to the top of the desktop
• Aero Shake allows you to place the cursor in the
  title bar of a window, shake the window and
  minimize all other open windows
• Libraries
• A collection of one or more folders and their
  contents
• Files and folders can be located on any storage
  media on the local computer or network

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Figure 1-4 Windows 7 includes four default
libraries Courtesy Course Technology/Cengage
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Improvements Over Windows Vista (contd.)

• Windows XP Mode allows you to run older
  applications that are not compatible with Windows
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• Action Center
• Replaces the Vista Security Center
• Is a centralized location that alerts the user to
  issues that might need to be addressed
• Homegroups
• Used to share resources on the computer with
  other computers on the local network belonging to
  the homegroup

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Improvements Over Windows Vista (contd.)

• Windows Life Essentials includes
• Messenger
• Photo Gallery
• Mail
• Writer
• Movie Maker
• Family Safety
• Toolbar
• Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus software
  that protects a system against malware

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Editions of Windows 7

• Windows 7 Starter
• Has the most limited features
• Intended for use on networks or in developing
  nations
• Windows 7 Home Basic designed for low-cost home
  systems not requiring full security and
  networking features
• Windows 7 Home Premium
• Similar to Windows 7 Home Basic
• Includes additional features such as the Aero
  user interface

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Editions of Windows 7 (contd.)

• Windows 7 Professional
• Intended for business users
• Similar to Windows Vista Business
• Windows 7 Enterprise
• Includes additional features over Windows 7
  Professional
• Major additional features include BitLocker Drive
  Encryption and support for multiple languages
• Multiple site licensing available
• Windows 7 Ultimate includes every Windows 7
  feature

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32-Bit or 64-Bit Versions

• An operating system is built using either 32-bit
  or 64-bit code
• Use a 64-bit version of Windows 7 if
• You need increased performance
• Your system has enough resources to support it
• A 64-bit installation of Windows
• Generally runs faster than a 32-bit installation
• Can support more RAM

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Preparing to Install Windows 7

• Before installing Windows 7, determine if
• The systems hardware resources qualify
• The hardware devices are compatible
• The system has a DVD drive
• Minimum/recommended hardware

Hardware For 32-Bit For 64-Bit
Processor 1 GHz or faster 1 GHz or faster
Memory (RAM) 1 GB 2 GB
Free hard drive space 16 GB 20 GB
Video device and driver DirectX 9 device with WDDM 1.0 or higher DirectX 9 device with WDDM 1.0 or higher
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Preparing to Install Windows 7 (contd.)

• Many hardware manufacturers have not produced
  Windows 7 drives
• Run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor before you
  upgrade
• Microsoft also has a Compatibility Center that is
  searchable
• Dual boot allows you to install the new OS
  without disturbing the old one
• Compatibility mode group of settings that can be
  applied to older drivers or applications

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Figure 1-8 The Windows 7 Compatibility Center for
hardware and software Courtesy Course
Technology/Cengage Learning
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Preparing to Install Windows 7 (contd.)

• Upgrade licenses cost less than the full license
• Upgrades can be purchased for a PC that already
  has a Windows XP or a Windows Vista license
• Both the upgrade and full license can be used for
  a clean installation or in-place upgrade
  installation
• In-place upgrade launched from the Windows
  desktop and carries forward user settings and
  installed applications
• Clean install creates a fresh installation and
  does not carry forward settings or applications

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Preparing to Install Windows 7 (contd.)

• When the computer doesnt have a DVD drive
• Use an external DVD drive
• Download it from the Internet
• Copy setup files from another computer on the
  network that has a DVD drive
• Perform a network installation of Windows
• Use a USB flashdrive
• Decide on a clean install, in-place upgrade, or
  dual boot

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Installing Windows 7

• For an in-place upgrade
• Boot the system to the Windows desktop
• Close open applications and scan for viruses
• Install the Windows 7 DVD and launch Windows
  setup
• Follow the instructions on the screen
• Locate the product key

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Figure 1-10 Begin the Windows 7 installation from
the AutoPlay box Courtesy Course
Technology/Cengage Learning
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Figure 1-12 Opening menu when you launch Windows
7 setup from within Windows Courtesy Course
Technology/Cengage Learning
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Figure 1-16 The Windows 7 product key found on
the inside of a retail package or on the outside
of an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
package Courtesy Course Technology/Cengage
Learning
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Installing Windows 7 (contd.)

• To perform a clean install or a dual boot
• Begin the installation from the Windows 7 DVD or
  from the Windows desktop
• If no operating system is installed on the PC,
  start booting from the DVD
• When installing the upgrade to a replacement hard
  drive
• Install Vista or XP first, then install the
  upgrade
• Install Windows 7 twice

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Figure 1-20 Select language, time, and keyboard
options Courtesy Course Technology/Cengage
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Installing Windows 7 (contd.)

• After the installation
• For an OEM installation, affix the product key
  sticker to the computer
• Verify that you have network access
• Activate Windows
• Install updates and service packs for Windows
• Verify automatic updates are set as you want them
• Install hardware and applications
• Turn Windows features on or off
• For a laptop, configure power management settings

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Figure 1-26 Paste the Windows 7 Certificate of
Authenticity sticker to a new desktop Courtesy
Course Technology/Cengage Learning
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Figure 1-29 The network icon in the taskbar
indicates a problem Courtesy Course
Technology/Cengage Learning
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Figure 1-32 Verify the Network security key for
the wireless network is correct Courtesy Course
Technology/Cengage Learning
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Figure 1-41 Manage how and when Windows is
updated Courtesy Course Technology/Cengage
Learning
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Windows 7 Action Center

• The support and troubleshooting tools from Vista
  exist in Windows 7 and work the same way
• Some of the tools are renamed
• Action Center is new to Windows 7
• Provides an easy-to-access central location to
  find many support tools
• Problems are color coded
• Red indicates a critical problem
• Orange indicates a less critical problem

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Figure 1-52 The Action Center shows a critical
problem that needs a resolution Courtesy Course
Technology/Cengage Learning
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Windows 7 Action Center (contd.)

• When first opened, any problem that needs
  addressing is displayed
• Only lists problems when solutions are available
• Also possible to see a list of past and current
  problems providing a history of problems
• The Security and Maintenance Settings and Support
  tools provides options such as virus protection
  settings
• The UAC (User Account Control) box offers more
  options in Windows 7

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Windows 7 Action Center (contd.)

• The Action Center can be used to view performance
  reports and adjust Windows for best performance
• Performance and Information and Tools window
  contains links to adjusting
• Visual effects
• Indexing options
• Power settings
• Tools to clean up the hard drive

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Figure 1-58 Detailed information about key system
components Courtesy Course Technology/Cengage
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Backing Up User Data and the System Image

• The Windows 7 Backup and Restore utility provides
  more control over what you can choose to back up
  compared to Vista
• Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise
  editions allow you to save the backup to a
  network location
• You can select the folders and libraries to be
  included in the backup
• Shadow copy made of any open files so that they
  can be included in the backup

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Figure 1-61 Set up a backup routine for the first
time Courtesy Course Technology/Cengage Learning
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Figure 1-68 View and change backup
setting Courtesy Course Technology/Cengage
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Backing Up User Data and the System Image
(contd.)

• A simple way to open a Windows utility window is
  to use the Search programs and files box
• A previous version of a file or folder is a
  version that was previously created by the Backup
  and Restore utility or by System Protection when
  it created a restore point
• Restore point a snapshot of the Windows system
  and includes files that have changed since the
  last restore point was made

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Backing Up User Data and the System Image
(contd.)

• Backup and Restore can be used to create a system
  image
• Important points about a system image
• It is a copy of the Windows volume
• It must always be created on an internal or
  external hard drive
• The system image on a hard drive can be found in
  the path D\WindowsImageBackup\computer name
• In addition to backing up a system image, you
  should also back up individual folders that
  contain user data

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Backing Up User Data and the System Image
(contd.)

• Windows Backup and Restore offers two ways to
  create a system image
• Include backing up the system image as part of
  the regularly scheduled backup procedure
• Create a system image apart from the regularly
  scheduled backup procedure
• The system image you create using Backup and
  Restore can only be installed on the computer
  that was used to create it

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Special Concerns When Working in a Large
Enterprise

• In a large computing environment deployment
  strategies are needed to perform installations
• Deployment strategy
• A procedure to install Windows, device drivers,
  and applications on a computer
• Can include the process to transfer user
  settings, application settings, and user data
  files from an old installation to the new
  installation
• Microsoft suggests four deployment strategies
  the one selected depends on the number of
  computers to be deployed and the time required

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Special Concerns When Working in a Large
Enterprise (contd.)

• High-touch with retail media strategy
• Recommended for fewer than 100 computers
• Except for upgrade installations, applications
  must be manually installed after the OS is
  installed
• Windows Easy Transfer can be used to transfer
  user settings
• User State Migration Tool (USMT)
• Included in the AIK
• The kit contains software tools and documentation
  to set up high-volume deployments

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Special Concerns When Working in a Large
Enterprise (contd.)

• High-touch with standard image strategy
• A system administrator prepares a standard image
• Standard image includes Windows 7, drivers, and
  applications
• The image is created using tools in the Windows
  AIK
• It is usually stored in an 8 GB or larger
  bootable USB flash drive
• The installation is started manually by booting
  from the flash drive
• It takes longer to set up than the high-touch
  with media strategy

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Special Concerns When Working in a Large
Enterprise (contd.)

• Lite-touch, high-volume deployment strategy
• Uses a deployment server on the network to serve
  up the installation after a technician starts the
  process
• Distribution share files in the installation
  that include Windows, device drivers, and
  applications
• The technician starts the installation by booting
  the computer to Windows PE
• Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE)
  is a minimum operating system used to start the
  installation

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Special Concerns When Working in a Large
Enterprise (contd.)

• Zero-touch, high-volume deployment strategy
• The most difficult to set up and requires complex
  tools
• Does not require pull automation (the user
  starting the process)
• Uses push automation (the server automatically
  pushes the installation to a computer)
• The entire installation is automated and no user
  intervention is required

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Special Concerns When Working in a Large
Enterprise (contd.)

• The Windows 7 version of USMT is
• Version 4.0
• Much improved over earlier versions
• Included in the Windows AIK software
• AIK software must first be installed before using
  USMT
• Source the computer from which the user and
  application settings as well as user files are
  taken
• Destination the computer that is to receive the
  data

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Special Concerns When Working in a Large
Enterprise (contd.)

• USMT software uses two commands
• ScanState migrates settings and files from the
  source to a safe location
• LoadState applies the settings and files to the
  destination computer
• What to expect with IPv6
• IPv6 uses 128 bits for an IP address instead of
  IPv4 with 32 bits
• Addresses are written as 8 blocks of hexadecimal
  numbers

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Special Concerns When Working in a Large
Enterprise (contd.)

• Windows 7 supports both IPv4 and IPv6 on the same
  network
• Both standards are enabled by default
• The IPv6 addresses are followed by a sign and a
  number
• Tunnels are used by IPv6 to transport IPv6
  packets through or over an IPv4 network
• Three tunneling protocols have been developed
  ISATAP, Teredo, 6TO4

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Summary

• Windows 7 performs better than Windows Vista with
  fewer resources.
• The Windows 7 taskbar incorporates a Jump List
  allowing quick access to recently used files.
• Windows 7 supports multi-touch with Windows
  Touch.
• Aero Snap and Shake provide additional ways to
  restore, maximize, resize, and move windows.
• Libraries collect files and folders into logical
  collections

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Summary (contd.)

• Windows XP mode allows users to run older
  programs in a native Windows XP environment,
  available for certain editions of Windows 7
• The Action Center is now a central alert and
  support center.
• The homegroup provides for improved sharing over
  the standard Windows workgroup.
• All editions except Starter are available in
  32-bit and 64-bit versions.
• Upgrade licenses allows for cheaper upgrades

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Summary (contd.)

• Windows 7 can be installed as an in-place
  upgrade, in a dual-boot scenario or as a fresh
  install.
• The four deployment strategies are (a) high-touch
  with retail media, (b) high-touch with a standard
  image, (c) lite-touch, high-volume deployment,
  and (d) zero-touch, high-volume deployment.
• IPV6 is now the standard stack for Windows 7, and
  IPV6 packets are tunneled over the commonly
  deployed IPV4 network