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Windows XP Professional

Windows XP Professional. Adrian Horton, Family Learning Specialist II. Tell Me About Yourself. What do you know about Windows XP Professional? What would you like to know about Windows XP Professional?. Day 1 Features Hardware Requirements Operating System Functions Logging On/Off

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Windows XP Professional

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  1. Windows XP Professional Adrian Horton, Family Learning Specialist II

  2. Tell Me About Yourself • What do you know about Windows XP Professional? • What would you like to know about Windows XP Professional?

  3. Day 1 Features Hardware Requirements Operating System Functions Logging On/Off Shortcuts Default Desktop Items Display Settings File Systems File and Folder Management Day 2 Task Manager Accessibility Features Windows Update Service Pack Network and Communications Help and Support Managing User Accounts Profiles Groups What You Will Learn Day 3 • Boot Process • Boot Options • Devices • Disaster Recovery • Event Viewer • Backup/Restore • Remote Desktop and Assistance

  4. Features • Increased Reliability • Performance Enhancement • Better Security • Greater Ease of Use • Better Support for Remote Users • Help and Support Features

  5. Increased Reliability • Combines the great features of Windows 98 SE, ME, and 2000

  6. Performance Enhancement • Preemptive Multitasking • Scalable Memory and Processor Support • Up to 4 GB Memory • Up to 2 Processors

  7. Better Security • Local Security • File and Folder Control

  8. Ease of Use • Improved User Interface • Adaptive User Environment Features • Support for Rich Media Features • Context Sensitive Task Menus • Integrated Support for CD writer • Ease of Publishing Content to the Web • Support for Dual View • Enhanced Troubleshooting Support

  9. Support for Remote Users • Remote Desktop Support • Credential Manager • Offline File and Folder Support • Clear Type Technology • Offline Viewing for WebPages • Better Power Management • Hot Docking Support • Wireless Network Support

  10. Help and Support Features • Better Help and Support Services • Remote Access Capability Through Remote Assistance • Recovery Console for Repairing OS Errors • Ability to Roll Back Device Drivers for Recovery Purpose

  11. Hardware Requirements • CPU = 233Mhz or greater • Memory = 128MB or greater • Hard Drive = 1.5GB or greater • Monitor and Video Adapter = VGA • Keyboard, Mouse, and CD-ROM

  12. Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) • List of hardware that has been tested for proper functioning under Windows XP • Online at http://www.microsoft.com/whcd/hcl/search.mspx • Hardware not on the may work with Windows XP, but Microsoft will not support you with your system

  13. Operating System Functions • Hardware Management • Software Management • Memory Management • Data Management

  14. Logging On • Before a user can use a Windows XP computer, he/she must Authenticate by providing a Username and Password that match what’s in the Local Security Database

  15. Logging Off • Log off from the Windows XP Security Dialog box, or from the Start Menu

  16. Fast User Switching for Multiple Users of a Computer • The Fast User Switching feature allows multiple users to simultaneously share a computer without closing all of their applications first. • All of this is done without either of you logging off the computer.

  17. Shortcuts • Provides links to items accessible from your computer or network • Created for convenience in folders or the desktop • Right-Click the item, select send to  desktop (create shortcut)

  18. Internet Explorer Outlook Express Windows Media Player Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Tour Windows XP My Documents My Recent Documents My Pictures My Music My Computer Control Panel Printers and Faxes Help and Support Search Run Log Off Turn Off Computer Default Desktop Items

  19. Desktop Cleanup Wizard • The Desktop Cleanup Wizard helps keep your desktop uncluttered by periodically checking for unused shortcuts and removing them without harming the installed program. • By default, the Desktop Cleanup Wizard checks for unused shortcuts every 60 days and offers to move them to a folder on the desktop called Unused Desktop Shortcuts.

  20. Display Settings • Themes Tab • Desktop Tab • Screensaver Tab • Appearance Tab

  21. File Systems • FAT (File Allocation Table) = used by DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, 98 • FAT 32 = 32bit file system used by Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000 • NTFS (New Technology File System) = used by Windows NT, 2000, and XP

  22. FAT Good performance for hard drives up to 2 GB No local security FAT32 Better performance for hard drives over 2 GB No local security Smaller cluster size File System Comparison

  23. NTFS • Gives local security • File Compression • Disk Quota • Can assign certain users and groups permission to access files and folders • Permissions effective for network users and locally logged on users • Even smaller cluster size

  24. Applying NTFS Permissions

  25. File and Folder Management

  26. Task Manager • Used to monitor overall system performance • View Processor and Memory Usage • View Running Applications

  27. Accessibility Features • The Accessibility dialog box has five tabs with options to configure special behavior for your computer: Keyboard, Sound, Display, Mouse, General • Start  Control Panel  Accessibility Options

  28. Windows Update • A utility that connects to Microsoft’s website and checks to ensure that you have the most up-to-date version of Windows XP files • http://www.windowsupdate.com • Schedule Automatic Updates

  29. Windows Service Packs • Updates to the Windows operating system that include bug fixes and product enhancements. Example, security fixes, updated versions of software. • Before you install a service pack, read the release note that is provided on the CD or Microsoft's website.

  30. Protection from harmful e-mail attachments Increased Privacy Protection from downloads Pop-Up Blocker Improved firewall Windows Security Center Add-On Manager/Information Bar in Internet Explorer Go wireless without the hassle Bluetooth Support Windows XP Service Pack 2

  31. Network and Communications • Windows Messenger Services Integration • Internet Connection Firewall Support • Improved Network Setup Wizard • Improved Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) • Better Peer to Peer Networking

  32. Help and Support • Remote Assistance • System Restore • System Information • Can connect to Microsoft for problem resolution • Go to Start  Help and Support

  33. Managing User Accounts • Create • Rename • Disable • Delete • Passwords

  34. Creating New User Accounts • Rules • Usernames must be between 1 and 20 characters • Usernames must be unique among all user and group names stored on your computer • Usernames can’t contain the following characters: • Usernames can’t consist of only periods or spaces • Conventions • Choose a consistent naming format, i.e. Last Name + First Initial

  35. Creating New User Accounts • Go to Start  Control Panel  Administrative Tools  Computer Management  Click the Users and Groups folder, then right-click the user folder and select new user

  36. Renaming Users and Changing a User’s Password • When you hire a new person into the position vacated by a former employee, rename the user account, change the password, and re-enable the account. This preserves the SID, and the new employee has all the rights and permissions granted to the former one. • To rename, highlight the User account in Local Users and Groups, click the Action button, and choose Rename. • To change a password, highlight the User account in Local Users and Groups, click the Action button, and choose Set Password.

  37. Disabling and Deleting User Accounts • Accounts that are not in use should be disabled or deleted • Why disable? • User on vacation • User left job, job will be filled again soon • Why delete? • User of account left long ago, has been unused since then • Why not delete? • Deleting an account destroys its SID, and loses any permissions assigned to it

  38. Rename the Administrator Account Create a User Account with Administrative Rights Create a User Account for Non-Administrative Tasks Enable the Guest Account Only in Low Security Networks Create Random Initial Passwords Require New Users to Change Their Passwords Set Account Expiration Dates for Temporary Employees Best Practices

  39. Changes saved to local or roaming user profile Modify Save Profile Examining How User Profiles Affect Desktop Customization • Default user profile • Serves as the basis for all user profiles • Local user profile • Created the first time a user logs on to a computer • Stored on a computer's local hard disk Windows XP-based Clients Profile Server • Roaming user profile • Follows user • Created by the system administrator • Stored on a server • Mandatory user profile • Cannot be modified • Created by the system administrator • Stored on a server or a local computer

  40. Instead of Permissions Assigned Once for a Group Permissions Assigned Once for Each User Account Group Permissions User User User Permissions Permissions Permissions How Windows XP Groups Work • Group Members Have the Rights and Permissions Granted to the Group • Users Can Be Members of Multiple Groups • Groups and Computers Can Also Be Members of a Group

  41. Default Local Groups • Administrators • Backup Operators • Guests • Network Configuration Operators • Power Users • Remote Desktop Users • Replicator • Users • Help Services Group

  42. Use Local Groups on a Computer That Is Not in a Domain Create Groups Based on Job Functions Add User Accounts to Groups That Are Most Restrictive Use Built-in Groups Whenever Possible Best Practices

  43. Boot Process • Preboot Sequence • Power On Self-Test (POST) • BIOS Points to Boot Device, MBR loaded • MBR Points to active partition – normally C:. Boot sector loaded into memory and executed • NTLDR copied to the active partition and executed

  44. Boot Options • Safe Mode • Safe Mode with Networking • Safe Mode with Command Prompt • Enable Boot Logging • Enable VGA Mode • Last Known Good Configuration

  45. There is no support for serial (COM) ports and IEEE 1394 in safe mode What Is Safe Mode? • Minimal startup mode for troubleshooting • Provides alternative when computer cannot start normally • Three options • Entering earlier versions

  46. Safe Mode • Minimal List of Drivers • Standard VGA • Core Operating System Services • No Startup Programs

  47. Safe Mode With Networking • Safe mode with networking • Provides stable environment to test networking issues • Isolates test from: • Third-party programs • Third-party services • Ping, IPConfig, Network Diagnostics

  48. Safe Mode with Command Prompt • Alternate shell • Cmd.exe • 32-bit environment This is the same configuration as safe mode, with the explorer shell replaced by Cmd.exe

  49. Last Known Good Configuration • Registry and drivers • Use only in cases of incorrect configuration • Last successful log on Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\Select

  50. Viewing Devices • Displays all hardware components of the computer • Right-Click My Computer  select Properties  Click the Hardware Tab  Click Device Manager

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