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Chapter Objectives

• In this chapter, you will learn
• About the features and architecture of Windows XP
• How to install Windows XP
• How to use Windows XP
• How to install hardware and applications with
  Windows XP

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Features and Architecture of Windows XP
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Windows XP Features

• Windows XP Professional was designed to provide a
  cleaner user interface that is easy to use, as
  well as better reliability and performance than
  any previous versions of Windows

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Windows XP Features

• Appearance and Performance
• Administration
• Help and Support
• Communication and the Web
• Digital Media

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Windows XP Features

• Windows XP is integrated tightly with several
  other Microsoft products
• The Internet Connection Firewall is a software
  firewall that protects a computer or network from
  unauthorized access

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Windows XP Features
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Windows XP Architecture
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Windows XP Networking Features

• A workgroup is a logical group of computers and
  users that share resources, where administration,
  resources, and security on each workstation are
  controlled by that workstation
• A workgroup uses a peer-to-peer networking model,
  in which each computer, or peer, on the network
  has equal responsibilities and capabilities

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Windows XP Networking Features
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Windows XP Networking Features

• A Windows domain is a group of networked
  computers that share a centralized directory
  database of user account information and security
  for the entire set of computers
• A domain uses a client/server networking model,
  in which one or more computers acts as a server
  and the other computers on the network request
  services from the server

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Windows XP Networking Features
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Windows XP Networking Features

• The domain controller stores and controls a
  database of user accounts, group accounts, and
  computer accounts, called the directory database
  or the security accounts manager (SAM) database
• The security accounts manager database is
  controlled by a network operating system (NOS)
• Windows Server 2003
• Novell NetWare
• Unix
• MacOS

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Windows XP User Accounts
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Installing Windows XPPlanning the Installation

• Verify that the system at least meets the minimum
  system requirements for installing Windows XP
• Use the Upgrade Advisor to determine any possible
  compatibility issues
• Determine if you will perform and upgrade or a
  clean install
• Decide how you will partition your hard drive and
  what file system you will use
• Decide on a network configuration, if necessary
• After completing the above steps, you are ready
  to beging the installation

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Installing Windows XPSystem Requirements
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Installing Windows XPUpgrade or Clean Install?

• The operating system on your computer may or may
  not support an upgrade to Windows XP
• An upgrade is faster than a clean install
• Before deciding to do a clean install, verify
  that you have all the application software
  installation media, and then back up all data on
  the drive
• You can always choose to do a clean install if
  you want a fresh start

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Installing Windows XPHardware Compatibility

• Verify that software and hardware currently
  installed on the computer are compatible with
  Windows XP
• The Upgrade Advisor is a tool you can use to
  check if your system hardware and software are
  ready for upgrade to Windows XP
• The Windows Catalog is a section of the Microsoft
  Web site that lists products that are compatible
  with Windows XP
• If the Upgrade Advisor or Windows Catalog reports
  that your software will not work under Windows
  XP, either upgrade the software or consider a
  dual boot

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Installing Windows XPHardware Compatibility
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Installing Windows XPHard Drive Partitions and
File Systems

• Windows XP needs at least a 2 GB partition for
  the installation, and should have at least 1.5 GB
  of free space
• Windows XP uses NTFS by default, but also
  supports the FAT16 and FAT32 file systems
• Do not use NTFS if you are setting up a dual boot
  system

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Installing Windows XPConnecting to a Network

• Decide on connecting the computer as part of a
  workgroup or domain
• If the computer is already connected to a
  network, record your network configuration so you
  can easily configure Windows XP
• For more than ten computers, Microsoft recommends
  that you set up a network with a domain
  controller running a network operating system
• Windows XP Home Edition does not support joining
  a domain

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Installing Windows XPFinal Checklist
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Installation ProcessClean Install on a PC with
No OS Installed

• Place the Windows XP installation CD in your
  CD-ROM and start your computer

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Installation ProcessClean Install on a PC with
No OS Installed
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Installation ProcessClean Install on a PC with
OS Installed

• Close any open applications and insert the
  Windows XP CD in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

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Installation ProcessUpgrade Install of Windows
XP

• Prepare the system before beginning the
  installation
• Insert the Windows XP Upgrade CD in the drive
• When you are prompted to choose an installation
  type, select Upgrade
• Express Upgrade
• Custom Upgrade

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Installation ProcessUpgrade Install of Windows
XP

• Select the partition on which to install Windows
  XP
• You may specify a new file system at this time
• Setup performs an analysis of the system and
  reports any compatibility problems
• If necessary, the setup program converts whatever
  information it can in the registry to Windows XP

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Installation ProcessSetting Up a Dual Boot

• Start the installation as you would for a clean
  install on a PC with another operating system
  already installed
• Choose to install Windows XP on a different
  partition than the other OS
• After the installation, when you boot with a dual
  boot, the boot loader menu automatically appears
  and asks you to select an operating system

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Installation ProcessSetting Up a Dual Boot
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After the InstallationProduct Activation
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After the InstallationTransferring Files and
Settings to a New PC
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Logging On to Windows XP

• A user must log on with a user name and password
  or click the correct user name on the Welcome
  screen
• Windows XP allows more than one user to be logged
  on at the same time
• Each user can have his or her own set of
  applications open at the same time

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Using Windows Explorer, My Computer, and My
Documents

• Windows Explorer provides a quick way to see all
  the files and folders on your computer and
  provides a simple way to copy or move files from
  one folder to another
• My Computer provides a simpler view of the
  folders on your computer
• My Documents actually is a folder on the
  computer, which can be used to store documents,
  graphics, or other files you want to access
  quickly

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Using and Customizing the Windows XP Desktop
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Changing the Taskbar

• You can customize how the Windows taskbar
  displays by right-clicking the taskbar and then
  clicking Properties on the shortcut menu
• The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window
  allows you to choose to hide inactive icons in
  the notification area

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Managing Icons and Shortcuts

• An icon is a small image displayed on a computer
  screen that represents a program, a document, or
  some other object
• An icon often represents a shortcut, which is an
  icon on the desktop that points to a program that
  can be executed or to a file, folder, or Web page

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Installing Hardware Using Windows XP

• Windows XP often automatically identifies the new
  device after it is connected and automatically
  launches the Found New Hardware Wizard
• If the wizard does not automatically launch when
  you start Windows, you can start it using the Add
  Hardware icon in the Control Panel

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Installing HardwareUsing Device Manager

• Device Manager is a powerful utility that offers
  several important tools to support Windows XP
• Provides a way to find an update automatically
  for a driver
• Rolls back a driver in case an updated driver
  fails
• Verifies that the driver is certified by
  Microsoft
• To start Device Manager, click the Start button,
  right-click My Computer on the Start menu, and
  then click Manage on the shortcut menu
• When the Computer Management window is displayed,
  click Device Manager in the left side of the
  Computer Management window

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Installing HardwareUsing Device Manager
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Installing HardwareUsing Device Manager
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Installing and Uninstalling Software

• To install software using Windows XP, you can run
  the softwares setup program
• Many software programs are distributed on CD-ROMs
  or DVD-ROMs and will start automatically when the
  disc is placed in the drive
• You may install programs using the Add or Remove
  Program window from the Control Panel
• You can set a program to launch automatically
  each time you start Windows
• To uninstall software, start by clicking Add or
  Remove Programs in the Control Panel

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Installing and Uninstalling Software
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Chapter Summary

• In this chapter, you learned
• About the features and architecture of Windows XP
• How to install Windows XP
• How to use Windows XP
• How to install hardware and applications with
  Windows XP

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