Chapter 1: Getting Started with Windows Vista

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Chapter 1 Getting Started with Windows Vista
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Windows Vista Editions

• Windows Vista Starter
• Not available in developed technology markets,
  such as the US, European Union, Japan, and
  Australia.
• Windows Vista Home Basic
• Windows Vista Home Premium
• Windows Vista Business
• Windows Vista Enterprise
• Only available with Software Assurance or a
  Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
• Windows Vista Ultimate

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Hardware RequirementsWindows Vista Capable PC

• 800 MHz processor
• 512 MB memory
• 20 GB hard drive 15 GB free
• DirectX 9 video card
• capable of 800 x 600 resolution
• WDDM driver support recommended
• CD or DVD drive

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Hardware RequirementsWindows Vista Premium Ready
PC

• 1 GHz processor
• 1 GB memory
• 40 GB hard drive 15 GB free
• DirectX 9 video card
• WDDM driver
• Pixel Shader 2.0
• 32 bits per pixel
• memory dependent on resolution
• CD or DVD drive

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Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)

• List of computers and peripheral hardware that
  have been tested with Windows Vista
• Located at http//winqual.microsoft.com/HCL/
• Hardware not on the HCL may work with Windows
  Vista, but Microsoft Support might not help you
  support your system.

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Clean Install or Upgrade?

• Can purchase upgrade copy for Windows 2000
  Professional and Windows XP
• Can perform in-place upgrade for Windows XP only!
• Must perform clean install with Windows 2000
  Professional
• Must purchase full version for all other
  operating systems

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In-Place Upgrade Options
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Migrating Files and Settings

• Windows Easy Transfer
• Migrates files and settings from Windows XP SP2
• Migrates only files from Windows 2000 SP4
• User State Migration Tool
• Used to migrate large numbers of users over
  automated deployments

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Other Installation Options

• Disk Space Partitioning
• Windows Update and Security Settings
• Language and Locale

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Installation Process

• Three main steps
• Collecting Information
• Installing/Upgrading Windows
• Set Up Windows

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Troubleshooting Installation

• Four key troubleshooting areas
• Identifying Common Installation Problems
• Installing Nonsupported Hard Drives
• Dealing with Incompatible Software Applications
• Troubleshooting with Installation Log Files

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Dual-Boot and Multi-Boot Considerations

• Install older operating systems before installing
  newer operating systems
• Install each operating system on a separate
  partition
• Basic vs. Dynamic Disks
• NTFS / FAT32 / FAT16
• Disk Compression
• Encryption
• Boot.ini no longer available in Vista
• Replaced with BCDEdit

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Post-Installation Procedures

• Windows Activation
• 30-day grace period
• Windows Update
• Critical Updates
• Service Packs
• Drivers
• Windows Ultimate Extras