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Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Introducing Windows 7
Leading Up to Windows 7
Windows 7 Editions
Features of Windows 7
Productivity Improvements
Security Improvements
A Quick Tour of Windows 7
Start Menu and Taskbar
Configuring Windows 7 Start Menu and Taskbar
Start Menu Properties
Taskbar Properties
Toolbars
Libraries
Control Panel
System and Security
Network and Internet
Hardware and Sound
Programs
User Accounts and Family Safety
Appearance and Personalization
Clock, Language, and Region
Ease of Access
Patches, Hotfixes, and Service Packs
Summary
Chapter 2 Installing Windows 7
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Identifying Hardware Requirements
Hardware Compatibility
Software Compatibility
Network Requirements
File System Considerations
Product Activation
Performing a Clean Installation of Windows 7 as the Sole Operating System
Performing an Attended Installation
Dual-Booting Windows
Boot Management Programs Used by Windows 7
Setting Up a Dual-Boot System
Other Windows 7 Installation Methods
USB
CD
Network Share
WDS
Understanding WDS
Requirements to Use WDS
Troubleshooting Windows 7 Installation Issues
Troubleshooting Process
Identifying the Point of Failure
Discovering the Cause of the Failure
Defining a Solution
Testing and Implementing the Solution
Documenting the Results
Troubleshooting an Attended Installation
Media Problems
Insufficient Hard Drive Space
Unrecognizable DVD-ROM Drive
Unavailable Network
Advanced Startup
Refer to Compatibility
Troubleshooting Failed Installations
Stop Errors or Blue Screen of Death
Stopped Installation
Review All the Key Topics
Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
Definitions of Key Terms
Chapter 3 Upgrading to Windows 7
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Upgrading to Windows 7 from a Previous Version of Windows
Preparing a Computer to Meet Upgrade Requirements
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
Additional Preparatory Tasks
Upgrading the Computer to Windows 7
Migrating from Windows XP
The Windows.old Folder
Removing the Windows.old Folder
Upgrading from One Edition of Windows 7 to Another
Windows Anytime Upgrade
Upgrading Windows 7
Uninstalling Windows 7
Review All the Key Topics
Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
Definitions of Key Terms
Chapter 4 Migrating Users and Applications to Windows 7
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Migrating Users from One Computer to Another
User State Migration Tool
Preparing the Server to Run USMT
Collecting Files from the Source Computer
Loading Collected Files on the Destination Computer
Windows Easy Transfer
Using Windows Easy Transfer to Collect Files at the Source Computer
Using Windows Easy Transfer to Save Files at the Destination Computer
Migrating Users from Previous Windows Versions
Using the User State Migration Tool
Using Windows Easy Transfer
Side by Side Versus Wipe and Load
Side by Side Migration
Wipe and Load Migra.