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Chapter 1: Getting Started with Windows Vista

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Windows Vista. 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

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Chapter 1: Getting Started with Windows Vista

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  1. Chapter 1: Getting Started with Windows Vista

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. In-Place Upgrade Options

  8. 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

  9. Other Installation Options • Disk Space Partitioning • Windows Update and Security Settings • Language and Locale

  10. Installation Process • Three main steps: • Collecting Information • Installing/Upgrading Windows • Set Up Windows

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

  12. 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

  13. Post-Installation Procedures • Windows Activation • 30-day grace period • Windows Update • Critical Updates • Service Packs • Drivers • Windows Ultimate Extras

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