1 Chapter Overview Preparing to Install Windows XP Professional Installing Windows XP Professional from a CD-ROM Installing Windows XP Professional over the Network Upgrading Earlier Versions of Windows to Windows XP Professional Troubleshooting Windows XP Professional Setup

2 Preinstallation Tasks Ensure that hardware requirements are met. Verify that all hardware is on the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL). Decide how you will partition the hard disk. Choose a file system for the installation partition. Determine the domain or workgroup environment. Complete a preinstallation checklist.

3 Hardware Requirements CPU: Pentium 233 MHz or equivalent Memory: 64 MB minimum, 128 MB recommended; 4 GB random access memory (RAM) maximum Hard disk space: 1.5 GB on a 2-GB drive minimum Networking: network adapter card and related cable Display: video display adapter and monitor (VGA minimum) Other drives: CD-ROM (12x or faster recommended) or DVD drive and a high-density, 3.5-inch disk drive Accessories: keyboard and mouse or other pointing device

4 Hardware Compatibility List The HCL lists hardware that has passed compatibility testing. Microsoft provides tested drivers for the listed devices. Hardware that is not listed can cause problems.

5 Disk Partitions Use a new or existing partition. Use Setup to create and size only the installation partition. Use Disk Management to create all other partitions.

6 File Systems

7 Domain or Workgroup Membership

8 Preinstallation Checklist Verify that your hardware components meet the minimum requirements. Verify that all your hardware is listed on the HCL. Verify that the hard disk contains a minimum of 1.5 GB free space. Select the file system and format the Microsoft Windows XP Professional partition. Determine the domain or workgroup name. Determine the computer name. Create a computer account for a computer that will join a domain. Determine the Administrator account password.

9 Installing Microsoft Windows XP Professional from a CD-ROM Consists of four stages: Running the Setup program Running the Setup Wizard Installing Windows XP Professional networking components Completing the installation

10 Running the Setup Program

11 Running the Setup Wizard Setup gathers the following information: Regional settings Person and organization for software license Computer name Password for Administrator account Time and date

12 Installing Networking Components

13 Completing the Installation The Setup Wizard does the following: Copies files and sets up shortcuts that will appear on the Start menu Applies the configuration settings that you specified earlier Saves your configuration settings to the local hard disk Deletes any files that are used for installation only Restarts the computer, completing the installation

14 Preparing for a Network Installation

15 Installing over the Network Boot the network client. Connect to the shared folder that contains the installation files. Run WINNT.EXE or WINNT32.EXE to start the Setup program. Install Windows XP Professional.

16 Modifying the Setup Process when You Use WINNT.EXE /a /r[:folder] /rx[:folder] /s[:sourcepath] /t[:tempdrive] /u[:script_file] /udf:id[,UDB_file]

17 Modifying the Setup Process when You Use WINNT32.EXE /checkupgradeonly /cmd:command_line /cmdcons /copydir:foldername /copysource:foldername /debug[level]:[file_name] /dudisable /dushare:pathname /duprepare:pathname /m:foldername /makelocalsource /noreboot /s:sourcepath /syspart:[drive_letter] /tempdrive:drive_letter /unattend [number]:[answer_file] /udf:id[,UDB_file]

18 Identifying Client Upgrade Paths Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows Me Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4 Microsoft Windows 95 (must be upgraded to Windows 98 first) Microsoft Windows NT 3.1, 3.5, or 3.51 (must be upgraded to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 first)

19 Generating a Hardware Compatibility Report Use the Windows XP Compatibility tool. Run :\i386\winnt32 /checkupgradeonly. Review the report for incompatibilities and recommended system changes.

20 Upgrading Compatible Client Computers Insert the Microsoft Windows XP Professional CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Run d:\i386\winnt32 /switch.

21 Resolving Common Problems Media errors occur. The CD-ROM drive is not supported. The computer is unable to copy files from the CD-ROM. There is insufficient disk space. The dependency service fails to start. Setup cannot connect to the domain controller. Windows XP Professional fails to install or start.

22 Setup Logs Action log Error log Additional logs

23 Chapter Summary Performing preinstallation tasks helps to ensure your installation will go smoothly. Preinstallation tasks include Verifying that your hardware meets the hardware requirements for installing Windows XP Professional Ensuring that all hardware components are on the HCL To install Windows XP Professional from a CD-ROM, insert the Windows XP Professional installation CD- ROM in your CD-ROM drive and start your computer. The main difference between installing Windows XP Professional from a CD-ROM and over the network is the location of the installation files.

24 Chapter Summary (Cont.) You can upgrade many earlier versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems directly to Windows XP Professional. Use the Windows XP Compatibility tool to generate a hardware and software compatibility report. During Setup, Windows XP Professional generates a number of log files, including SETUPACT.LOG SETUPERR.LOG