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Chapter 1
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Getting Started with Windows Vista
Be sure that the computer name is a unique name within your network. If you
are part of a corporate network, you should also verify that the computer name
follows the naming convention specified by your Information Services (IS)
department.
3. Settings related to Windows Update and security will appear. You can use the recom-
mended settings, install important updates for Windows only, or have the computer ask
you later. If you select the option to use the recommended settings, the following settings
will be configured:
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Windows Update will be enabled and updates will automatically install.
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Windows Defender will be installed and any collected information will be sent to
Microsoft.
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Errors will automatically be sent to Microsoft.
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The latest drivers for your hardware will automatically be downloaded from Windows
Update.
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The Internet Explorer Phishing Filter will be enabled.
4. Options related to the date, time, and time zone will appear.
5. The installation program will thank you, and a Start button will appear in the lower-right
corner.
6. Windows will check your computer’s performance.
7. The username that was configured will be displayed and you will be prompted for a pass-
word. This is the standard Windows Vista login screen.
You should make a complete backup of your computer before repartitioning
your disk or installing new operating systems. All data will be lost during this
process!
Setting Up Your Computer for Hands-On Exercises
Before beginning Exercise 1.1, verify that your computer meets the requirements for install-
ing Windows Vista as listed in Table 1.1. Exercise 1.1 assumes you are not currently running
a previous version of Windows that will be upgraded.
The exercises in this book assume that your computer is configured in a specific manner.
Your computer should have at least a 20GB drive that is configured with the minimum space
requirements and partitions. Other exercises in this book assume that your computer is con-
figured as follows:
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20GB C: partition with the NTFS file system
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