1. 4
Windows 7

2. Learning Outcomes Install and configure Windows 7
Use the features of Windows 7
Manage Windows 7
Configure local security in Windows 7

3. Installing Windows 7
LO 4.1

4. The Windows 7 Lifecycle Introduced in 2009 Mainstream support
Ended January 13, 2015
Security updates
Non-security updates
Free support
Optional paid support
Extended support
Ends January 14, 2020
Security updates
Optional paid support

5. Table 4-1 Windows 7 Minimum Requirements
Windows 7 32-Bit Editions
Windows 7 64-Bit Editions
Processor
1 GHz 32-bit x86
1 GHz 64-bit x64
System memory
1 GB
2 GB
Available hard drive space
16 GB
20 GB
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver (DirectX 10 required for certain games) √
Graphics memory (to support Aero)
128 MB
Audio output (if desired)
Internet access (for keeping the OS updated)

6. Windows 7 Editions Retail Other Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate
OEM
Enterprise – requires Microsoft Software Assurance plan

7. Table 4-2 Upgrade Paths to Windows 7
Windows Vista Edition (with SP1 or SP2)
Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Enterprise
Windows 7 Ultimate
Business √
Enterprise
Home Basic
Home Premium
Ultimate

8. Preparing to Install Windows 7
Types of Installation
Upgrade
Multiboot
Clean Installation

9. Multiboot

10. Registration versus Activation
Optional
Provides owner information to Microsoft

11. Activation Activation User enters product key code
Mandatory for retail editions
Antipiracy tool
Does not scan personal data
Must activate within 30 days
User enters product key code
Requires Internet connection
Use phone if no Internet

12. Consider Windows Update Settings
Select automatic for personally owned computer
Administrator decides in corporation or school

13. Prepare to Transfer Settings and Data
Windows Easy Transfer (WET) on Windows 7 DVD
Transfer settings and data to external hard drive or USB flash drive

14. Windows Easy Transfer (WET)

15. Prepare to Install into a Virtual Machine
Create VM for the installation
Configure VM to connect and boot from drive or ISO file

16. The Installation Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE)
Scaled-down Windows OS
Like the old Windows Setup program
Limited drivers
Support for file system, network, hardware, GUI

17. Postinstallation Tasks
Verifying network access
Installing security software
Installing updates
Virtual machine additions

18. Verifying Network Access

19. Security Software for Windows 7

20. Installing Windows Updates

21. Windows 7 Features
LO 4.2

22. Table 4-3 Features in the Windows 7 Retail Editions
Home Premium
Professional
Ultimate
Improved desktop navigation features √
Improved Instant Search
Internet Explorer 8 (Upgrade to newer!)
Windows Media Center
HomeGroup file and print sharing
Windows XP Mode
Windows Touch (for touch-sensitive screen)
Domain Join wizard
Backup to a home or business network
BitLocker
Switch among 35 languages

23. The Windows 7 Desktop
Shortcuts
Desktop
Start menu

24. The Windows 7 Desktop
Windows Aero
Transparent Windows

25. The Windows 7 Desktop Windows Aero Windows animations Flip 3D
Aero Snap
Aero Peek

26. The Windows 7 Desktop
Jump Lists and Pinning

27. The Windows 7 Desktop

28. The Windows 7 Desktop

29. The Windows 7 Desktop
Notification Area

30. The Windows 7 Desktop
Notification Area

31. The Windows 7 Desktop
Action Center message box

32. The Windows 7 Desktop
Action Center

33. The Windows 7 Desktop
Libraries

34. File System Support
FAT File Systems
FAT12
FAT16
FAT32
exFAT

35. File System Support Windows NTFS File System Master file table (MFT)
Change tracking for recoverability
File and folder security
File compression
File encryption
Indexing service

36. File System Support File Systems for Optical Discs
CD-ROM File System (CDFS)
Reads CD-ROMs
Reads and writes CD-R and CD-RW
Universal Disk Format (UDF)
Reads DVD ROMs
Read and writes DVD-R and DVD-RW

37. Security Improved User Account Control BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
AppLocker (Active Directory Domain)
Windows Defender

38. Program Compatibility
Program Compatibility Troubleshooter
Windows XP Mode

39. Recovery Tools On Windows 7 DVD Restart from DVD
System Recovery Options menu

40. System Recovery Options

41. Customizing and Managing Windows 7
LO 4.3

42. Computer Management Disk Management New drives come with FAT32
Format wipes out data
Non-destructive conversion to NTFS
Convert d: /fs:ntfs

43. Disk Management in Computer Management

44. Converting to NTFS

45. Preparing the Desktop to Users
Customizing Display Settings
Display Resolution
Multiple Displays

46. Preparing the Desktop for Users

47. Preparing the Desktop for Users

48. Preparing the Desktop to Users
Adding a Local Printer
Simple installation
New Devices and Printer applet

49. Preparing the Desktop to Users
Connecting to a Network Printer
Add a printer in Devices and Printers
Local drive installed

50. Preparing the Desktop for Users

51. Installing and Removing Applications

52. Installing and Removing Applications

53. Managing Windows Components
Turn Windows features on or off

54. Simple File Management
Windows 7 Default File Hierarchy

55. Simple File Management
Personal Folders

56. Simple File Management
Navigating Windows Explorer
Save and open files within apps
Outside of apps use Windows Explorer

57. Simple File Management
Working with libraries
Taskbar icon
Libraries pane

58. Simple File Management
Working with Libraries
Add locations
Create new libraries
Default save locations

59. Managing Local Security in Windows 7

60. Administering Local User Accounts
User Accounts Applet
Working with User Accounts in Windows

61. Administering Local User Accounts
Manage Accounts

62. Administering Local User Accounts
User Account Control
Fewer events trigger UAC
Consent Prompt
Credentials Prompt

63. Local Security for Files and Folders
File and Folder Permissions
Access Control List (ACL)
Access Control Entry (ACE)
File or folder security page

64. Local Security for Files and Folders
Permissions

65. Local Security for Files and Folders
Modify Permissions

66. Table 4-4 Comparison of Folder and File Standard Permissions
Standard Folder Permissions
Standard File Permissions
Full control
Modify
Read and Execute
Read
Write
List folder Contents

67. Local Security for Files and folders
NTFS Permission Inheritance
Inherited through folder hierarchy
Cannot alter inherited permission
Block inheritance and assign new permission

68. Local Security for Files and Folders
Inherited Permissions

69. BitLocker Drive Encryption
For users with high security needs
Ultimate or Enterprise edition
Windows Vista BitLocker encrypts Windows drive
Windows 7 BitLocker encrypts all drives
Windows 7 includes BitLocker To Go
Encrypts entire drive

70. BitLocker Drive Encryption
Encrypt in Windows Explorer

71. BitLocker Drive Encryption
Manage in Control Panel

72. Windows Defender Free antispyware
Disabled when other security software installed

73. Windows Security Essentials
Real-time protection against malware
Schedules scans

74. Windows Firewall
In Windows 7
Home or work
Public