Tutorial 11 Installing, Updating, and Configuring Software

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 Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

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 Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Upgrading Windows Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

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 Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Preparing for an Operating System Upgrade Understand the differences between Windows 32-bit and 64-bit versions: Processor Applications Hardware and device drivers RAM Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

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 Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Preparing for an Operating System Upgrade Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Preparing for an Operating System Upgrade Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

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 Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 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 Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

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 Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

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 Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

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 Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

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 Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Installing Windows 7 Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Software Support Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

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 Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Turning Windows Features On or Off Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

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 Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

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 Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

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 Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Installing Software Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Installing Software The Program Compatibility Troubleshooter can specify new settings for running a program that does not run properly Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Installing Software Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Installing Software Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

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 Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

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 Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Setting Program Defaults Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11

Setting Program Defaults Windows 7 for Power Users Tutorial 11