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based domain. All client workstations run Windows XP Professional. A user complains

to you that when he logs on to his computer, his desktop does not look right and he

cannot access any network resources. What do you suspect might be the problem?

Most likely, the user is logging on to the workstation locally instead of logging on to

the domain.

2 Installing Windows XP

Professional

Exam Objectives in this Chapter:

Perform and troubleshoot an attended installation of Windows XP.

Upgrade from a previous version of Windows to Windows XP Professional.

Prepare a computer to meet upgrade requirements.

Migrate existing user environments to a new installation.

Troubleshoot failed installations.

Why This Chapter Matters

This chapter prepares you to install Windows XP Professional. You will learn some

preinstallation tasks that help ensure that your installation of Windows XP Profes-

sional will go smoothly. These tasks include verifying that your hardware and any

software installed on the computer are compatible with Windows XP Professional,

determining which file system to use, and deciding whether your computer will

join a workgroup or a domain. You will learn about installing Windows XP Profes-

sional from a CD-ROM and over the network, and about upgrading from a previous

version of Windows. You will learn how to modify an installation using switches

and how to troubleshoot failed installations. Finally, you will learn how to perform

post-installation tasks such as activating and updating Windows XP.

Lessons in this Chapter:

Lesson 1: Preparing for Installation. . . .2-2

Lesson 2: Installing Windows XP Professional from a CD-ROM . . . 2-12

Lesson 3: Installing Windows XP Professional over the Network . . . 2-25

Lesson 4: Upgrading Earlier Versions of Windows to

Windows XP Professional . . . 2-32

Lesson 5: Troubleshooting Windows XP Professional Setup. . . 2-37

Lesson 6: Activating and Updating Windows XP Professional . . . 2-42

Before You Begin

To complete this chapter, you must have a computer that meets or exceeds the mini-

mum hardware requirements listed in the preface, “About This Book.” You must also

have a Windows XP Professional installation CD-ROM.