Chapter Sixteen Working with Windows 7.

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1 Chapter Sixteen Working with Windows 7

2 Objectives Covered 1.1 Compare and contrast various features and requirements of Microsoft Operating Systems (Windows 7). 1.2 Given a scenario, install Windows PC operating systems using appropriate methods. 1.4 Given a scenario, use appropriate Microsoft operating system features and tools. 1.5 Given a scenario, use Windows Control Panel utilities. 1.6 Given a scenario, install and configure Windows networking on a client/desktop.

3 Windows 7 Editions Windows 7 was released in six different editions; only three are available in the retail channel (Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and Windows 7 Ultimate). Windows 7 Enterprise offers more features than Professional and less than Ultimate is licensed with a Software Assurance contract and not available in the retail channel; for all intents and purposes, Ultimate and Enterprise are functionally identical. Windows 7 Starter was created for OEMs to install on netbooks. Windows 7 Home Basic, is not listed on the CompTIA objectives and is marketed only in emerging technology countries.

4 Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

5 Windows Anytime Upgrade

6 Key Boot Files BOOTMGR BCD WINLOAD.EXE NTOSKRNL.EXE WINRESUME.EXE
System files HAL.DLL SMSS.EXE WINLOGON.EXE LSASS.EXE

7 System Restore

8 Windows Firewall

9 Action Center

10 Error Reporting

11 Users and Groups

12 Local Security Policy

13 Component Services

14 Data Sources

15 Print Management

16 Troubleshooting

17 Networking Connection Options
Connect to the Internet Set up a wireless router or access point Manually connect to a wireless network Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to-computer) network Set up a dial-up connection Connect to a workplace

18 UAC Settings