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 Windows Vista Enterprise –Only available with Software Assurance or a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Windows Vista Ultimate 2/13

Hardware Requirements Windows 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 3/13

Hardware Requirements Windows 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 4/13

Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) List of computers and peripheral hardware that have been tested with Windows Vista Located at Hardware not on the HCL may work with Windows Vista, but Microsoft Support might not help you support your system. 5/13

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 6/13

In-Place Upgrade Options To From Home Basic Home Premium BusinessUltimate 2000 Pro No XP Home Yes XP Media NoYesNoYes XP Pro No Yes XP Tablet No Yes XP Pro 64-bit No 7/13

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 8/13

Other Installation Options Disk Space Partitioning Windows Update and Security Settings Language and Locale 9/13

Installation Process Three main steps: –Collecting Information –Installing/Upgrading Windows –Set Up Windows 10/13

Troubleshooting Installation Four key troubleshooting areas: –Identifying Common Installation Problems –Installing Nonsupported Hard Drives –Dealing with Incompatible Software Applications –Troubleshooting with Installation Log Files 11/13

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 12/13

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