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Compare and contrast the features and requirements of various operating systems, including upgrade paths. Objective 106.01 Course Weight 3% © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 1 Operating System The operating system (OS) is the bridge connecting your computer hardware to the software applications. The OS provides a consistent set of rules for applications to use in order to interface with the hardware. The OS manages all of the software and hardware on the computer. © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 2 Identifying OS Versions A specification that defines a new model for the interface between personal-computer operating systems and platform firmware. A replacement for the legacy BIOS that provides a standard environment for booting an operating system and running pre-boot applications. You can use a mouse! Manufacturers can easily customize it. Very cool, but this also means that almost every one of them differs. © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 3 Windows 7 Starter 32-bit only Low cost edition designed for netbooks Often comes pre-installed Built for mobile users to browse Internet, check email, and use a word processor or spreadsheet © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 4 Windows 7 Home Basic 32-bit and 64-bit versions Sold in emerging markets such as China, Mexico, and Russia Controlled by the activation process Does support limited Aero theme © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 5 Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit and 64-bit versions Emphasizes the multimedia experience Geared toward home users, students, and small office/home office (SOHO) users Purchased in retail stores Provides adequate networking and security features for the small office © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 6 Windows 7 Professional 32-bit and 64-bit versions Includes additional security features Designed for business sector needs (small business) and power users Purchased in retail stores © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 7 Windows 7 Enterprise 32-bit and 64-bit versions Includes even more security features Designed to meet business sector needs (mid-sized and large-sized business) Only sold through special corporate licensing agreements © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 8 Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit and 64-bit versions Includes all features offered in Windows 7 Purchased in retail stores Includes all features of Home Premium and Professional in addition to BitLocker and AppLocker © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 9 Comparison of Home, Premium, Professional, and Ultimate The process of setting an electronic device to operate at frequencies higher than originally intended. Many motherboards, CPUs, GPUs, and memory modules support overclocking. CPU Overclocking (OC) is the most common. Chipset and RAM OC are also very common. GPU OC is often done from within the OS not the BIOS or UEFI. © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 10 32-Bit vs 64-Bit Processing 32-bit and 64-bit refer to the way the computer’s CPU processes data 32-bit processing means 32 bits of data can be processed at a time 64-bit processing means 64 bits of data can be processed at a time © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 11 Windows 7 © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 12 32-Bit vs 64-Bit 32-bit (x86) can use up to 4 GB RAM and support up to 32 processor cores 64-bit (x86-64) can handle as much RAM as the motherboard will allow and can support up to 256 processor cores © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 13 Windows 7 Minimum System Requirements CPU 1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor System Memory 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit) Storage 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) Graphics DirectX 9 graphics device with Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 1.0 or higher driver *Newer versions of Windows have the same basic requirements © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 14 Windows 7 Suggested System Requirements Internet access Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware Some games and programs might require a graphics card compatible with DirectX 10 or higher for optimal performance For some Windows Media Center functionality, a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware HomeGroup requires a network and PCs running Windows 7 DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive BitLocker requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM and an additional 15 GB of available hard disk space. Music and sound require audio output © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 15 Full vs Upgrade Version Most Operating Systems are available in a full version or an upgrade version A full version is installed on a clean hard disk An upgrade version is used if your computer is currently running a Windows Operating System *Verification of compatibility must be ensured © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 16 Upgrade Terms Upgrade path – operating systems needed to upgrade from one version of Windows to another When moving to Windows 7 from Windows Vista you have two primary choices: Standard upgrade Custom installation Windows XP users must perform a custom installation when “upgrading” to Windows 7 © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 17 Upgrade Terms Standard Upgrade – replaces your current version of Windows with the new version while retaining your files, settings, and programs; also referred to as an “in-place” upgrade Custom Installation – replaces your current version of Windows with the new version but overwrites your files, settings, and programs; also referred to as a “clean” installation © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 18 Upgrade Paths When having to perform a custom installation be sure to do the following Backup all data files Verify access to original installation media of all programs you plan on installing after upgrading to the new OS Acquire drivers for all hardware © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 19 Upgrade Paths © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 20 Other Upgrading Options To upgrade from Windows 95, Windows 2000, Linux, UNIX, or Mac OS a full version is required and a full custom installation is required Upgrading from an existing Windows 7 version is also possible © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 21 Upgrade Advisor A preparation tool that checks your computer’s hardware, attached devices, and installed programs for compatibility issues Creates a report that lists potential issues Provides suggestions for which version will work best for your system © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 22 Application Compatibility Windows 7 Compatibility Center - provides software programs, updates, downloads, drivers, and more that are compatible with Windows 7 Browse this site before upgrading to Windows 7 Use this site to research software issues you encounter while using the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 23 Application Compatibility The Windows 7 Application Compatibility List for IT Professionals is a downloadable Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that lists commonly used programs, whether they are 32-bit or 64-bit, and information on compatibility You can download this spreadsheet at http://www.microsoft.com/enus/download/details.aspx?id=41162 © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 24 Windows Easy Transfer Helps you move files and settings from one computer running Windows to another The “move” can occur on the same computer if you’re upgrading to a different version of Windows that requires a custom installation By transferring your files and settings, you get a jump start on your productivity © ExplorNet’s Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning 25