1. Tutorial 11 Installing, Updating, and Configuring Software

2. Objectives Prepare for an operating system upgrade
Install and use the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
Evaluate ways to install Windows 7
Examine Windows Easy Transfer
Assess Windows XP Mode
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3. Objectives Turn Windows Features on or off
Examine how to install and upgrade software
Use the Program Compatibility troubleshooter
Uninstall software
Add and remove Microsoft Office components
Set program defaults
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4. Upgrading Windows
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5. Preparing for an Operating System Upgrade
You should perform the following before installing or upgrading to Windows 7:
Compare editions
Check system requirements
Consider the upgrade path
Check hardware and software compatibility
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6. Preparing for an Operating System Upgrade
Understand the differences between Windows 32-bit and 64-bit versions:
Processor
Applications
Hardware and device drivers
RAM
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7. Preparing for an Operating System Upgrade
When examining system requirements for Windows 7 or any other operating system upgrade, you want to consider the following factors:
Processor
RAM
Hard disk drive storage capacity
Graphics memory
Other components
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
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8. Preparing for an Operating System Upgrade
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9. Preparing for an Operating System Upgrade
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10. Preparing for an Operating System Upgrade
Before upgrading your operating system, perform the following steps:
Document hardware, software, and network settings
IP address
Check the available storage space on your hard disk
Empty the Internet cache
Archive document files
Uninstall unnecessary software applications and utilities
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11. Preparing for an Operating System Upgrade
Scan for computer viruses and other types of malicious software
Back up important files on your hard disk drive
Check the hard disk drive for errors
Optimize hard disk storage space
Turn off background programs
Unencrypt files and folders
Reboot your computer
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12. Installing Windows 7
Once you have assured yourself that your computer is ready for Windows 7 or an upgrade to another edition of Windows 7, you can use one of the following approaches for obtaining and installing Windows 7:
Download Windows 7
Windows 7 DVD
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13. Installing Windows 7
The Setup program may take you through the following steps:
Specify language and other preferences
Option to install
Get important updates for installation
Review and agree to the license terms
Choose the type of installation
Upgrade
Custom installation
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14. Installing Windows 7 Restart computer and start installation
Prompt for user name and computer name
Prompt for user password
Provide Product ID
Help protect your computer and improve Windows automatically
Review your time and date settings
Select your computer’s network location
Preparing your desktop
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15. Installing Windows 7
Windows Easy Transfer can copy your user files and settings to another computer
Easy Transfer Cable
Networked connection
External hard disk drive or USB flash drive
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16. Installing Windows 7
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17. Software Support
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18. Turning Windows Features On or Off
You turn off Windows features instead of uninstalling them
Requires administrator credentials
From the Start menu, open Control Panel, click the Programs link, click the Turn Windows features on or off link
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19. Turning Windows Features On or Off
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20. Installing Software
Currently, many software products are designed for use under a 32-bit Windows operating system
Win32 applications
Win64 applications are now available
Two other types of applications that were used in previous versions of Windows include:
Win64 applications
DOS applications
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21. Installing Software
Prepare your computer before installing or upgrading software
The Setup program performs the following operations:
Application installation
Registry updates
Group folder and shortcuts creation
Uninstall program installation
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22. Installing Software
You can install a Win32 application in one of the following ways:
Use a software product’s DVD or CD
Use a downloaded ISO file
Use a self-extracting executable file
Use a Windows Installer package
Use a Compressed (zipped) folder
You can install shared components, which are used by two or more programs
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23. Installing Software
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24. Installing Software
The Program Compatibility Troubleshooter can specify new settings for running a program that does not run properly
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25. Installing Software
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26. Installing Software
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27. Installing Software
Uninstall programs that you no longer need on your computer
Uninstall using the Programs and Features window
From the Start menu, click Control Panel, then click the Uninstall a program link under Programs
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28. Setting Program Defaults
Specific activities require a default program
You can specify default programs and settings by:
Setting your default programs
Associating a file type or protocol with a program
Changing AutoPlay settings
Setting program access and computer defaults
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29. Setting Program Defaults
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30. Setting Program Defaults
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