Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows XP Professional
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Table of contents
- Cover359
- Contentsxiii
- Forewordxiii
- Chapter 1 Next Generation Windows1
- Introduction2
- Introducing the Windows XP Family2
- Windows XP Home Edition3
- Multimedia Capabilities3
- Improved User Interface5
- Security Enhancements6
- Switching between User Sessions6
- Hardware and Software Compatibility7
- Windows XP Professional8
- The Future of Windows 2000 Server: Windows .NET Servers8
- Introducing the Major Features of Windows XP Professional9
- User Interface9
- Networking12
- Better Performance13
- Internet Features13
- Remote Assistance13
- Reliability Features14
- Multimedia Features15
- Summary16
- Solutions Fast Track16
- Frequently Asked Questions17
- Chapter 2 Installing Windows XP Professional19
- Introduction20
- Clean Installation of Windows XP Professional23
- Setup Issues36
- Performing an Upgrade to Windows XP Professional38
- Upgrading from Windows 98/Me40
- Upgrading from Windows NT/200041
- Starting the Upgrade41
- Network Installation of Windows XP Professional47
- Automating the Windows XP Professional Setup48
- Preparing for Setup49
- Command-Line Setup49
- Network Distribution Point52
- Distribution Point Directory Structure52
- Customizing Windows XP Professional Setup54
- Answer Files54
- Setup Manager 3.055
- Further Customization with UDB73
- Preparing the Destination Computer75
- Using Sysprep77
- Overview of Sysprep77
- Sysprep Requirements77
- Sysprep Step by Step78
- Running Sysprep during Automated Installation81
- Automating Setup of a Target Computer82
- Creating an Answer File Using Setup Manager82
- Running Additional Programs After Mini-Setup85
- Summary86
- Solutions Fast Track86
- Frequently Asked Questions88
- Chapter 3 Exploring the Windows XP User Interface91
- Introduction92
- Configuring the Desktop93
- Desktop Settings93
- Accessing the Desktop Settings93
- Desktop Settings Modifications98
- Themes102
- Backgrounds103
- Appearance108
- Screen Saver110
- Overview of the Start Menu and the Taskbar111
- The Start Menu111
- The Taskbar122
- Configuring the Standard Desktop Programs124
- My Computer125
- My Network Places126
- My Documents126
- Summary128
- Solutions Fast Track128
- Frequently Asked Questions130
- Chapter 4 Managing Windows XP Professional133
- Introduction134
- Creating Users and Groups134
- What Are User Accounts?134
- Local User Accounts135
- Exercise 4.1 Creating Local User Accounts with the Computer Management Console136
- Exercise 4.2 Creating Local User Accounts by Using the Command Line140
- Exercise 4.3 Deleting Local User Accounts by Using the Command Line141
- Exercise 4.4 Creating Local User Accounts with the Control Panel User Accounts Applet141
- Domain User Accounts145
- Exercise 4.5 Joining a Domain146
- What Are Groups?147
- Local Groups147
- Exercise 4.6 Creating Local Groups148
- Exercise 4.7 Creating and Deleting Local Groups from the Command Prompt150
- Global Groups150
- New Functionality in XP for User Accounts151
- Password Hinting151
- Picture Uploading151
- Sharing Folders152
- Other Sharing Techniques158
- Managing Storage161
- Configuring Hard Drives163
- Converting a Drive to NTFS via the Command Line165
- File Systems and NTFS versus FAT32165
- Exercise 4.8 Enabling Disk Quotas on an NTFS Drive167
- Basic versus Dynamic Disks169
- Working with Removable Storage171
- Creating a Media Pool172
- Managing Devices173
- Enabling, Disabling, or Removing Hardware and Changing and Updating the Current Drivers175
- Using the Event Viewer177
- Event Logs177
- Navigating to the Event Viewer177
- Application Log178
- System Log178
- Security Log178
- How to Work with and Troubleshoot the Logs179
- Adjusting the Size of and Saving Event Logs180
- Understanding Performance Logs182
- Monitoring and Logging182
- Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting182
- Baselining183
- The Performance Logs and Alerts Console183
- Creating a New Counter Log184
- Creating a New Trace Log186
- Alerts187
- Creating an Alert187
- Summary189
- Solutions Fast Track189
- Frequently Asked Questions192
- Chapter 5 Working with System Tools195
- Introduction196
- Defragmenting Your Hard Disk196
- How Disk Defragmenter Works198
- The Limitations of Disk Defragmenter199
- Using Disk Defragmenter201
- Controlling Fragmentation of the Pagefile and MFT210
- Cleaning Up Files215
- Transferring Files and Settings between Computers220
- The Basics of the Files and Settings Transfer221
- Selecting and Transferring the Files and Settings222
- Receiving the Transferable Files and Settings228
- Scheduling Tasks231
- Working with the Task Scheduler232
- Managing Scheduled Tasks239
- Using the Scheduled Task Wizard240
- Changing a Scheduled Task242
- Backing Up Your Files250
- Backup Functionalities250
- Working with the Backup Tool253
- Using the Advanced Mode Backup Utility256
- The Backup Utility’s Menu Bar257
- Setting the Options in the Backup Utility259
- Using the Welcome Tab Functions264
- Using the Backup Tab Function273
- Using the Schedule Jobs Tab Function276
- Using the Backup or Restore Wizard277
- Restoring Your System282
- Using the Restore Wizard (Advanced)282
- Using the Restore and Manage Media Tab of the Backup Utility285
- Using the Restore Portion of the Backup or Restore Wizard286
- Using the Automated System Recovery286
- Using the System Restore Tool287
- Summary292
- Solutions Fast Track293
- Frequently Asked Questions297
- Chapter 6 Windows XP Networking299
- Introduction300
- Overview of Networking Technologies301
- Open Systems Interconnection Reference Model304
- Department of Defense Model306
- Windows XP Networking Architecture308
- Configuring Network Interfaces309
- The Local Area Connection309
- Using Loopback Adapters312
- Bridging Network Connections313
- Network Client and Protocol Considerations316
- Configuring Microsoft and Novell Clients317
- Working with Network Protocols319
- Working with TCP/IP320
- Working with IPX/SPX329
- Working with RAS and VPN330
- Configuring a RAS Connection330
- Tunneling with a VPN Connection337
- Sharing Your Internet Connection341
- Configuring Internet Connection Sharing344
- Filtering and Firewalls347
- Using IP Packet Filtering348
- Configuring the Internet Connection Firewall348
- Wireless Connectivity351
- Wireless Standards352
- Microsoft’s Implementation of IEEE 802.11 and 802.1x Standards354
- Summary357
- Solutions Fast Track358
- Frequently Asked Questions362
- Chapter 7 Configuring Internet Technologies367
- Introduction368
- Configuring Internet Explorer 6368
- What’s New in Internet Explorer 6?368
- Configuring the Browser370
- The General Tab371
- The Security Tab374
- The Privacy Tab377
- The Content Tab380
- The Connections Tab382
- The Programs Tab383
- The Advanced Tab384
- Using Internet Explorer 6385
- Advanced Configuration for the Corporate Environment392
- Configuring Outlook Express 6394
- Using Outlook Express 6400
- Corporate Considerations401
- Configuring Instant Messaging402
- Using Windows Messenger407
- Corporate Considerations410
- Summary411
- Solutions Fast Track412
- Frequently Asked Questions413
- Chapter 8 Adding New Hardware and Software417
- Introduction418
- Adding New Hardware to Your System418
- Using the Add Hardware Wizard419
- Installing Software428
- Adding Software428
- Removing Software430
- Working with Windows Installer432
- Summary439
- Solutions Fast Track439
- Frequently Asked Questions441
- Chapter 9 Using the Communication Tools443
- Introduction444
- Using Remote Desktop Sharing445
- Connecting to Other Windows XP Machines446
- Connecting to Windows 2000 Terminal Servers453
- Configuring Windows XP for Faxing454
- Sending Faxes Using XP457
- Connecting to the Internet459
- Collaborating with NetMeeting462
- Working with HyperTerminal473
- Summary479
- Solutions Fast Track480
- Frequently Asked Questions482
- Chapter 10 Using the Control Panel483
- Introduction484
- Setting Power Management Options486
- Windows XP Accessibility Options493
- Keyboard Settings494
- Sound Settings495
- Display Settings496
- Mouse Settings498
- General Settings498
- Other Accessibility Applications499
- Changing Mouse and Keyboard Settings500
- Configuring Regional and Language Settings507
- Working with System Properties511
- Computer Name and Domain Configuration511
- Automatic Updates513
- Remote Use Configuration514
- System Restore Settings515
- Advanced Settings516
- Performance Settings517
- User Profiles Settings520
- Startup and Recovery Settings520
- Environment Variables522
- Error Reporting523
- Summary525
- Solutions Fast Track526
- Frequently Asked Questions529
- Chapter 11 Understanding Windows XP Security531
- Introduction532
- File System Security532
- NTFS532
- Modifying or Adding Standard File and Folder Permissions534
- Modifying or Adding Advanced File or Folder Permissions537
- Modifying File and Folder Permissions Inheritance539
- Encrypting File System546
- Creating an Encrypted File or Folder548
- Decrypting Files or Folders550
- Account Security550
- Security Groups551
- Creating Groups555
- Adding or Removing Group Members557
- Deleting Groups that Are No Longer Needed558
- Security Policies558
- Account Policy559
- Local Policies561
- Public Key Policies568
- Software Restriction Policies570
- IP Security Policies571
- Network Security573
- Using the Internet Connection Firewall573
- TCP/IP Filtering577
- Enabling and Configuring TCP/IP Filtering578
- Disabling TCP/IP Filtering579
- Smart Cards579
- Extensible Authentication Protocol580
- Configuring EAP with VPN and Dial-Up Networking581
- 802.1x Authentication585
- Configuring Network Access Control using 802.1x and EAP585
- Summary586
- Solutions Fast Track586
- Frequently Asked Questions588
- Chapter 12 Using IntelliMirror Technologies589
- Introduction590
- Group Policies590
- Group Policy Order592
- Group Policy Scenario592
- How Group Policies Are Applied601
- Troubleshooting Group Policies601
- Using Group Policy to Replace System Policy603
- Resultant Set of Policy603
- Software Installation and Maintenance608
- Using Group Policy to Install Software609
- Changing Software Group Policy Options613
- MSIEXEC.EXE618
- Software Installation Properties619
- Updating Software Packages620
- Offline Files and Synchronization620
- Working with Offline Files623
- Synchronizing Your Data with the Network623
- Remote Installation Services624
- Installing Windows XP with RIS625
- Customizing RIS626
- Prestaging a Client for RIS Operation629
- Summary631
- Solutions Fast Track631
- Frequently Asked Questions632
- Chapter 13 Working with Printers635
- Introduction636
- Adding a Local Printer637
- Printer Drivers637
- Exercise 13.1 Installing a Local Printer638
- Printing to a Local Printer from a Remote Session645
- Sharing Your Local Printer645
- Configuring Print Drivers for Network Clients646
- Exercise 13.2 Sharing a Local Printer646
- Connecting to a Network Printer649
- Exercise 13.3 Mapping to a Shared Local Printer650
- Configuring Your Printer653
- The Properties of a Logical Printer654
- General Tab654
- Ports Tab656
- Advanced Tab658
- Security Tab661
- Device Settings Tab663
- Web-Based Printing663
- Exercise 13.4 Connecting to a Printer via the Web Browser663
- The Print Queue664
- Troubleshooting Printer Problems665
- Exercise 13.5 Redirecting Printers666
- Printer Auditing667
- Exercise 13.6 Enabling Printer Auditing667
- Summary671
- Solutions Fast Track671
- Frequently Asked Questions673
- Chapter 14 Troubleshooting Windows XP675
- Introduction676
- Troubleshooting Resources676
- Knowledge Base677
- TechNet677
- Help and Support Center Page678
- Pick a Help Topic678
- Ask for Assistance679
- Pick a Task681
- Did You Know? and Options685
- Remote Assistance686
- Microsoft.com696
- Troubleshooting the Logon Process697
- Troubleshooting Network/ Internet Connectivity702
- Troubleshooting System Performance704
- Task Manager704
- The Application Tab705
- The Processes Tab705
- The Performance Tab706
- The Networking Tab707
- Performance MMC709
- Troubleshooting Applications715
- Troubleshooting Hardware716
- Summary721
- Solutions Fast Track721
- Frequently Asked Questions724
- Chapter 15 Best Practice Disaster Recovery and Prevention725
- Introduction726
- Booting in Safe Mode and Last Known Good726
- Using System Restore to Create Restore Points and Recover from Failures727
- Creating a Manual Restore Point728
- Restoring a Previously Created Restore Point729
- Using the Recovery Console731
- Installing the Recovery Console732
- Running the Recovery Console from CD734
- Using Recover Console Commands734
- Backing Up Your System736
- Recovering Your System with Automated System Recovery746
- Summary748
- Solutions Fast Track748
- Frequently Asked Questions750
- Index753
In October of 2001, Microsoft will begin its most expensive market launch ever for Windows XP
With the promise of a market launch twice the size of the one for Windows 95, Microsoft will undoubtedly drive enormous demand for its Windows XP desktop operating system. Many corporate and small business users have waited to upgrade from Windows 9x, and they now see WinXP as the stable, second generation of Windows 2000 Professional.
Syngress's Windows 2000 books were the first out on the market when W2K was released and quickly became bestsellers. Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows XP Professional aims to be the the first book available on this new product. Designed to compete directly with books such as Mastering Windows 2000 Professional, by Mark Minasi, Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows XP Professional is comprehensive guide for system administrators and network engineers responsible for deploying Windows XP Professional across the network.
The first Windows XP Professional book on the market
Not 'for Dummies' - this is an essential reference guide for certified Windows 2000 administrators and engineers
Edited by Tom Shinder, the best-selling author of Configuring ISA Server 2000
Unrivalled web support at www.solutions@syngress.com
With the promise of a market launch twice the size of the one for Windows 95, Microsoft will undoubtedly drive enormous demand for its Windows XP desktop operating system. Many corporate and small business users have waited to upgrade from Windows 9x, and they now see WinXP as the stable, second generation of Windows 2000 Professional.
Syngress's Windows 2000 books were the first out on the market when W2K was released and quickly became bestsellers. Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows XP Professional aims to be the the first book available on this new product. Designed to compete directly with books such as Mastering Windows 2000 Professional, by Mark Minasi, Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows XP Professional is comprehensive guide for system administrators and network engineers responsible for deploying Windows XP Professional across the network.
The first Windows XP Professional book on the market
Not 'for Dummies' - this is an essential reference guide for certified Windows 2000 administrators and engineers
Edited by Tom Shinder, the best-selling author of Configuring ISA Server 2000
Unrivalled web support at www.solutions@syngress.com