Module 1

Installing, Upgrading,
and Migrating to
Windows 7
 Preparing to Install Windows 7
 Performing a Clean Installation of Windows 7
 Upgrading and Migrating to Windows 7
 Performing Image-Based Installation of
Windows 7
 Configuring Application Compatibility
 Key Features of Windows 7
 Editions of Windows 7
 Hardware Requirements for Installing
Windows 7
 Advantages of Using 64-Bit Editions of
Windows 7
 Options for Installing Windows 7
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 Hardware Minimum Requirements
CPU 1 GHz or faster

RAM 1 GB for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit

GPU Aero Capable

Video RAM 128 MB

HDD Free 16 GB for 32-bit or 20 GB for 64-bit

Optical Drive DVD

Take advantage of 64-bit processors:
• Improved performance
• More memory
• Improved device support
• Improved security

Limitation:
• Does not support the 16-bit Windows on
Windows (WOW) environment
Clean installation
• Install Windows 7 on a new partition
• Replace an existing operating system on a partition

Upgrade installation
• Replace an existing version of Windows with Windows 7
• All users applications, files, and settings are retained

Migration
• Move files and settings from an old operating system to
Windows 7
• Side-by-side or wipe and load
 Discussion: Considerations for a Clean
Installation
 Methods for Performing Clean Installation
 Discussion: Common Installation Errors
 Demonstration: Configuring the Computer
Name and Domain/Word Group Settings
 When do you typically
perform a clean installation
of Windows?

5 min
 Running setup.exe
Running
Install
Runningsetup.exe
from from
bysetup.exe
using an
DVD
a network
from
image share
DVD

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Createthe
a Start
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theto Complete
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Start Connect Run
product
WIM file
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computer
setup.exe from the
WIMwizard
file to
computer a network setup.exe
DVD
from a
ausing
network share by using
by using the target
by share from the
reference
Windows the
Windows computer
network
containing
computer
PE product
PE
Windows 7 share and
DVD
files complete
Installing by using an the wizard
image
ImageX, Windows Deployment Service,
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
 What potential issues might
you encounter when installing
Windows?

5 min
 Considerations for Upgrading and Migrating
to Windows 7
 Identifying the Valid Upgrade Paths
 Determining the Feasibility of an Upgrade
Using Windows Upgrade Advisor
 Process for Upgrading to Windows 7
 Tools for Migrating User Data and Settings
 Process for Migrating to Windows 7
 Migrating User Settings and Data by Using
WET
Upgrade: Migrate:
• Does not require the • Requires a reinstallation
reinstallation of of applications
applications • Typically, requires more
• Does not require storage space
additional storage • Typically, requires
space
replacing existing
• Does not require computer hardware
replacing existing • Is the recommended
computer hardware
solution to achieve a
• Is the recommended standardized
solution in home or environment in a large
small offices scenarios enterprise scenario
Windows 95
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Windows NT4
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Windows XP Clean install

Windows Vista RTM Migration

• In-place upgrade
• Clean install
• Migration

Windows Vista SP1, SP2 Windows 7

Windows Anytime Upgrade enables you to

upgrade to a higher edition of Windows 7
Windows Upgrade Advisor is a downloadable application
that helps Windows users identify which edition of
Windows 7 meets their needs

Use Windows Upgrade Advisor to:

• Provide suggestions about necessary hardware updates to
install and run the appropriate edition and features of
Windows 7
• Provide upgrade guidance to Windows 7

Requirements

• .NET 2.0
• Administrator privileges
• MSXML 6
• Internet connection
• 20 MB free HDD
 Evaluate
Evaluate whether your computer meets
the necessary requirements to run
Windows
Keep 7:
operating systemBack
up toUpdate to
Update After the upgrade:
Protect against data loss, backup data
Hardware
protect
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To againstrequirements
any security threats:7,
and settingsan byupgrade to Windows
using appropriate
1
run Log on to the
setup.exe computer
from:
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Determine
backup media: compatibility
any relevant updates
2 Verify all disc
applications and hardware
2 CD/DVD
Apply all
Windows relevant
7 product updates
DVD to the
devices
Usecomputer function correctly
the following tools:
  Network
Network share
share
Update
Verify
Back up
Evaluate
Upgrade 3 Windows
Follow Upgrade
Windows AdvisorAdvisor
Upgrade
Update
 Any can also
other backup
recommendations be done
if any during
media
 Application Compatibility Toolkit
upgrade (Dynamic Update)
 Standard User Analyzer Tool
 Microsoft Assessment and Planning
Toolkit
Verify Upgrade
What to migrate
Identify which components are to be migrated
User StatetoMigration
the new operating system
Tool (USMT) 4.0
Use one of the following migration tools:
User
 Windows Easy Transfer (WET)
Preferences

 User State Migration Tool (USMT) 4.0

Windows 7

User Data
Earlier
Version of
Windows Windows Easy
Application Transfer (WET)
Settings
 Back Up

Back up user state, including:

Install
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your computer secure by keeping
Run Windows 7 installation
After
up installing
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Application
(setup.exe) applications,
Windows
settings
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updates: 7, reinstall
user state by using:
applications:
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Back up tools:
Applications
Windows 7
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 User State Migration Tool

Install Applications Update

 Prepare
WET for the migration
is the recommended tool foron the destination
scenarios in which you
Transfer files and settings
computer
have a small number
by using a network
of computers to migrate
On destination computer:
Start WET
To1 migrate on the
by using source computer
WET:
1 Close all active programs
2 Click the
Store Next Windows 7 WET files to be Used on
12 Start Windows Easy Transfer
3the Source Computer
Click A Network Destination
Source
3 Click Next Computer
Computer
Migrate Files
Click This is and Settings
my old from the Source
computer
244 Select transfer
Computer to the method
Destination Computer by
5 WET creates WET key
using:
5 Click This is my new computer
6 On the destination
•Windows Easy Transfercomputer,
cable enter WET
6 Click I need
key and then to install
click Nextnow (if source
•Network
computer does not have WET)
7 • Click Transfer and proceed with the
7 Removable
Select media ormedia
destination a network
and share
save WETDestination
files
wizard Computer
In this demonstration, you will learn how
to create an answer file by using
Windows SIM.

10 min
 Common Application Compatibility Problems
 Common Mitigation Methods
 Updating Shims
 Common Application Compatibility problems
may relate to the following areas:
• Setup and installation of applications
• User Account Control
• Windows Resource Protection (WRP)
• Internet Explorer Protected Mode
• 64-bit architecture
• Windows Filtering Platform (WFP)
• Operating system version changes
• Kernel-mode drivers
• Deprecated components
Common mitigation methods include:

• Modifying the application configuration

• Applying updates or service packs
• Upgrading the application
• Modifying the security configuration
• Running the application in a virtualized environment
• Using application compatibility features built into the
operating system
• Selecting another application
 Review Questions
 Common Issues and Troubleshooting Tips
 Best Practices
 Tools