Module Overview
As a Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional support professional, one of your tasks may be to install the operating system. There are a number of ways to install Windows XP Professional, and each installation method requires that you carefully plan for the installation and choose correct setup options during the installation. Familiarity with the available options and setup procedures will help you deploy Windows XP Professional efficiently.
After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Plan an installation of Windows XP Professional.
• Install Windows XP Professional from a CD.
• Install Windows XP Professional over a network.
• Upgrade to Windows XP Professional.
• Transfer user settings and files by using the User State Migration Tool (USMT).
• Perform important post-installation tasks.
• Troubleshoot failed installations.
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Lesson Overview
When you run the Windows XP Professional Setup program, you must provide information about how to install and configure the operating system. Thorough planning can make your installation of Windows XP Professional more efficient by helping you to avoid potential problems during installation. An understanding of the configuration options will also help to ensure that you have properly configured your system.
In this lesson you will learn about the following topics:
• Checking system requirements
• Checking hardware and software compatibility
• Determining disk partitioning options
• Choosing the appropriate file system: FAT, FAT32, NTFS
• Deciding on a workgroup or domain installation
• Completing a pre-installation checklist
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Checking System Requirements
Before installing Windows XP Professional, it is important to make sure that your system meets the minimum requirements. The following table lists the minimum system requirements and the recommended system levels for Windows XP Professional.
Component
Minimum system requirements Recommended system levels
CPU (up to two)
P2 233 megahertz (MHz) or equivalent
P2 300 MHz or equivalent
RAM (minimum and maximum)
64 megabytes (MB) / 4 gigabytes (GB)
128 MB / 4 GB
Hard disk space
2 GB hard disk with 650 MB free space (additional if installing over a network)
2 GB free hard disk space
Maximum hard disk space on partition
2 terabytes
2 terabytes
Partition size
1.5 GB
2 GB
Display
VGA-compatible or higher display adapter; monitor capable of 600X800 display
SVGA -compatible display adapter
Accessories
Keyboard and mouse or other pointing device
Keyboard and mouse or other pointing device
For CD-ROM installation
CD-ROM drive
12x or faster CD-ROM drive
For network installation
Network client or boot disk
Network client or boot disk
The recommended additional free disk space on the partition on which you install Windows XP Professional is used for optional components such as user accounts, logs, future service packs, and also for the paging file used by the operating system. A partition is a dedicated space on the hard drive. The recommended 2 GB partition allows for additional space for files that applications installed on the computer may require in the Windows directory.
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Checking Hardware and Software Compatibility
After you determine that your system meets the minimum requirements, you must verify that your hardware and software are compatible with Windows XP Professional. You can check hardware by using the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL), or by generating a compatibility report.
Verifying Hardware Compatibility by Using the HCL
You can ensure that your hardware is compatible with Windows XP Professional by verifying that all hardware devices are listed on the HCL. Microsoft provides tested device drivers for those devices that are listed on the HCL. Using hardware that is not on the HCL may result in problems during or after installation. For a copy of the Windows XP Professional HCL, see the Hcl.txt file in the support folder on the Windows XP Professional CD. For the most up-to-date version of the HCL, see the Microsoft Windows XP Professional HCL Web site at Microsoft.com/hcl.
Important: Microsoft supports only those devices listed on the HCL. If you have hardware that is not listed on the HCL, contact the hardware manufacturer to determine if there is a manufacturer-supported driver that is compatible with Windows XP Professional.
Installing Windows XP Professional from a Product CD 1 of 5
Lesson Overview
You will perform a new installation, sometimes called a "clean install," when:
• There is no existing operating system on the partition on which you will install Windows XP Professional.
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• You want to completely remove and replace the existing operating system on the partition.
Becoming familiar with the tasks that are necessary for installation and the most common post-installation tasks will help ensure that Windows XP Professional is successfully installed on client computers so that users' work will not be impeded by operating system problems.
In this lesson you will learn about the following topics:
• Running the Setup program
• Completing the Setup Wizard
• Installing network components
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Running the Setup Program
The first part of the Setup program is text-based, not a wizard. To run the Setup program, perform the following steps:
1. Start the computer from the CD.
2. Select To Setup Windows XP Professional Now.
3. Read and accept the licensing agreement.
4. Select or create the partition on which you will install Windows XP Professional.
Important: To have a choice of partitions, on the Install Options page, click Advanced Options, select I want to choose my drive letter or partition during Setup, click OK, and then finish the setup.
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6. Select a file system for the installation partition.
The computer will restart in graphical mode, and the installation will continue.
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Completing the Setup Wizard
After running the text-based portion of the Setup program, complete the Setup Wizard by performing the following steps:
1. Click Customize to change regional settings, if necessary. The settings are described in the following table.
Setting
Description
Current System Locale
Affects how programs display dates, times, currency, and numbers. Choose the locale that matches your location, for example, French (Canada).
Current Keyboard Layout
Accommodates the special characters and symbols used in different languages. Your keyboard layout determines which characters appear when you press keys on the keyboard.
2. Type your name and organization.
3. Type the product key.
4. Type the computer name and a password for the local Administrator account. The local Administrator account resides in the SAM of the computer, not in Active Directory. If you will be installing in a domain, you need either a pre-assigned computer name for which a domain account has been created, or the right to create a computer account within the domain.
Tip: To increase security on your network, it is recommended that you require complex passwords that are hard for anyone else to guess.
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6. Select the date, time, and time zone settings.
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Installing Network Components
After completing the Setup Wizard, the computer will restart. Install network components by performing the following steps:
1. Choose a network setting, and then click Next. The network settings are described in the following table.
Setting
Description
Typical
Installs Client for Microsoft Networks, File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks, and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) assigned addresses.
Custom
Creates custom network connections; for example, configuring a static IP address, configuring the computer as a Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) client, or adding additional protocols.
2. Provide a workgroup or domain name, and then click Next to begin installation. If you are installing into a domain, go to step 3; if you are installing into a workgroup, you are finished. If you are joining a domain, you must enter the credentials of a user account that has permissions to join a computer to the domain.
3. If you are installing to a domain, configure the network ID for the computer.
After restarting, Windows XP Professional displays the Network ID Wizard. In this wizard, you can do one of the following:
o Configure a local user account and password for the computer.
o Choose not to configure a specific user account for the computer. When a user starts the computer, the Log On to Windows dialog box appears.
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If you are installing Windows XP Professional from a networked server, the computer on which you will install Windows XP Professional must be able to connect to that server. After the computer is connected, you run the Setup program, and the installation is performed in the same way as an installation from a CD.
1. Prepare the client computer.
The client computer requires a formatted partition on which to copy the installation files. Create a partition of at least 650 MB (2 GB recommended) and format it by using the FAT32 file system. You should use the FAT32 file system because a Windows 98 or MS-DOS network boot disk cannot read a partition that is formatted with NTFS.
2. Enable network connectivity.
If the client computer has an existing operating system, install a network client. If it does not have an operating system, boot from a client disk that includes a network client that enables the target computer to connect to the distribution server. Start the client computer by using the network client.
3. Connect to the distribution server.
A distribution server contains the installation files from the i386 folder on the Windows XP Professional CD. These files must reside in a shared folder.
4. Run the Setup program.
If the client computer is running Windows 98, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, or Windows NT, run Winnt32.exe from the shared folder to start the Setup program. If you are booting by using an MS-DOS-based network boot disk, run Winnt.exe. Setup will restart the computer after copying all files from the i386 folder to a temporary folder on the target computer.
5. Install Windows XP Professional.
From this point, installation from the server is the same as an installation from a CD-ROM.
Upgrading to Windows XP Professional 1 of 10
Lesson Overview
You can upgrade most Windows client operating systems directly to Windows XP Professional. If you upgrade instead of doing a new installation, you will not lose the existing settings and applications on the partition.
When preparing for an upgrade, you should first complete the tasks listed on the pre-installation checklist that appears in the Planning Your Installation section of this module, and then prepare your system for the upgrade.
Preparing for an upgrade consists of these additional tasks:
• Identifying the upgrade path
• Preparing your system
When you upgrade, you can choose an Express Upgrade, or the Custom option. The Custom option enables you to select the partition on which Windows XP Professional will be installed, and to select special other non-standard options.
In this lesson you will learn about the following topics:
• Identifying upgrade paths
• Preparing your system
• Choosing an installation type
• Upgrading computers running Windows 98
• Upgrading computers running Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0 SP 5.0
• Installing Windows XP Professional in a dual-boot configuration
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Identifying Upgrade Paths
The following operating systems can be upgraded directly to Windows XP Professional:
• Windows 98
• Windows Millennium Edition
• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP 5
• Windows 2000 Professional
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Identifying Upgrade Paths
If you are running
Upgrade to this OS first
Versions of Microsoft NT workstation earlier than version 4.0
SP 5
Windows NT 4.0 SP 5
Windows 95
Windows 98
The following table shows the operating systems that require an additional step to be upgraded to Windows XP Professional.
Note: Although you can upgrade from Microsoft Windows 3.5.1 and Windows 95 to Windows XP Professional by using interim upgrades, the hardware available on computers running these older operating systems will probably not meet the minimum hardware requirements for Windows XP Professional.
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Preparing Your System
Preparing your system for an upgrade is as important as planning an installation. Systems that are not properly prepared may have problems during or after the upgrade. Use the following tasks to prepare your system for upgrade.
• Determine hardware and software compatibility.
Microsoft provides a compatibility tool at: Microsoft.com/hcl.
You can also run the Windows Readiness Analyzer (Winnt32 \checkupgradeonly).
• Install hardware and software updates as necessary.
Review your current system information and compatibility reports, and then obtain hardware and software updates from your hardware or software manufacturer. It is particularly important to ensure that you have the latest BIOS (basic input/output system) that is available from your computer manufacturer. If the computer has BIOS anti-virus enabled, you must disable this option.
• Back up files.
Use the Backup Wizard to back up your files to a disk, a tape drive, or another computer on your network.
• Scan for viruses.
Use anti-virus software to scan for and eradicate any viruses on your hard disk.
• Uncompress compressed drives.
Uncompress any drive compressed by using DriveSpace, DoubleSpace, or any compression method other than NTFS compression before upgrading to Windows XP Professional. Do not upgrade to Windows XP Professional on a compressed drive unless the drive was compressed with the NTFS file system compression feature.
• Uninstall incompatible software.
Certain types of software may be incompatible with Windows XP Professional, and should be removed prior to upgrading. While not every instance of the following types of software will be incompatible, these software types may be incompatible:
o Third-party networking protocols and third-party client software that do not have an update in the i386\Winntupg folder on the Windows XP Professional CD-ROM.
o Anti-virus applications and disk quota software, because of the changes in the version of NTFS used in Windows NT 4.0 and later versions.
o Custom power management software or tools, because the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and Advanced Power Management (APM) features in Windows XP Professional replace these tools.
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Choosing an Installation Type
When you perform an upgrade to Windows XP Professional, you can select an Express upgrade or a Custom upgrade.
Upgrade (Recommended)
An Upgrade will automatically upgrade your Windows installation in the existing operating system folder, and maintain all existing settings. An express upgrade is the recommended type of upgrade.
Custom Upgrade
A Custom Upgrade performs an upgrade of your existing Windows installation and enables you to customize the installation by:
• Changing the installation partition.
• Change the installation folder.
• Changing the language options.
• Converting the file system on the installation partition to NTFS.
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Upgrading Computers Running Windows 98
To upgrade from Windows 98 to Windows XP Professional, perform the following steps:
1. Insert the product CD.
2. Select the Upgrade to Windows XP Professional (Recommended) check box, and then click Next.
3. Read and accept the licensing agreement.
4. Specify any update packs that are required to make your applications work properly with Windows XP Professional.
Update packs contain migration dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) that update an application so that it works in Windows XP Professional. They are available from the software vendor.
5. Select the partition on which to install Windows XP Professional.
If you are installing the system onto an existing FAT partition, specify whether you want to convert the partition to NTFS.
Important: Windows XP Professional provides an uninstall tool when upgrading from Windows 98 on a drive formatted as FAT or FAT32. Therefore, when upgrading this type of drive, you will not have the option to upgrade to NTFS, as this would negate the uninstall option. However, you can convert the drive to NTFS after installation if you choose.
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7. Review the upgrade report.
Setup generates an upgrade report to alert you to any compatibility problems. Every application on the computer is scanned for known problems, and upgrade packs are recommended as needed.
Note: Stop the installation process only if the compatibility problems would prevent the user from operating the computer. In most cases, these errors are associated with a specific application and you can resolve them after completing setup. You can print or save the upgrade report to help you resolve the errors after the upgrade is complete.
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9. Join a domain.
Client computers running Windows 98 do not have domain computer accounts. If the computer that is being upgraded is going to join a domain, a computer account must exist or you must create the domain computer account.
10. Finish running the Setup program, which converts as much information as possible from the Windows 98 registry and installs Windows XP Professional.
When the upgrade is complete, log on as the local administrator to review any errors that may have occurred.
Note: Windows XP Professional has a Run in Compatibility Mode tool that enables applications to be run in an environment that emulates either Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0.
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Upgrading Computers Running Windows 2000, or Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP 5
Because Windows 2000, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP 5 and Windows XP Professional share common registry, file system, security, and operating system kernel structures, nearly all applications that run on Windows 2000 and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP 5 will run without modification on Windows XP Professional. Upgrading from these operating systems to Windows XP Professional is easier than upgrading from other Windows operating systems because:
• Almost all peripherals and devices that worked with Windows 2000 Professional and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 will work with Windows XP Professional.
• The version of NTFS used in Windows NT Workstation 4.0 is automatically upgraded to the version of NTFS used in Windows XP Professional during the upgrade process.
Note: A few minor incompatibilities exist between the version of NTFS used in Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and the version of NTFS used in Windows 2000 and Windows XP Professional. For example, file system filters used by anti-virus software and third-party networking software that were originally written for Windows NT no longer function between the two versions of the file system.
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Upgrading Computers Running Windows 2000, or Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP 5
The upgrade process for client computers running Windows 2000, or Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP 6 is similar to the upgrade process for client computers running Windows 98. To upgrade clients running Windows NT Workstation 4.0, perform the following tasks:
1. Start the computer from the product CD.
2. Select the Upgrade to Windows XP Professional (Recommended) check box, and then click Next.
3. Read and accept the licensing agreement.
4. If you are installing the system onto an existing FAT partition, specify whether you want to convert the partition to NTFS.
The files are copied, the computer restarts, and the upgrade finishes without further user intervention.
Important: When upgrading from Windows 2000 to Windows XP Professional, the upgrade cannot be reversed. Therefore, after upgrading to Windows XP Professional, the only way to return to Windows 2000 is by reinstalling the product.
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Installing Windows XP Professional in a Dual-Boot Configuration
A dual-boot configuration enables you to choose between two or more operating systems each time you start the computer. By using this type of configuration, you can run applications that are not compliant with Windows XP Professional on an existing operating system, while using Windows XP Professional for all other applications.
Important: Some operating systems, such as MS-DOS, do not recognize partitions formatted with FAT32 or NTFS file systems.
The active partition is the partition from which the computer starts, and it must be formatted with a file system that is recognized by both operating systems. For example, the active partition must be formatted with FAT when you have a dual-boot configuration with MS-DOS and Windows XP Professional, or FAT32 when you have a dual-boot configuration with Windows 98 and Windows XP Professional.
The other operating system must be installed first, and then you can install Windows XP Professional on the active partition or on another primary or extended partition.
When you choose to install Windows XP Professional on a partition other than the active partition, Windows XP Professional will copy the necessary files to start the boot process to the active partition, which is referred to as the Windows XP Professional system partition. This enables Windows XP Professional to begin the boot process. The remainder of the operating system files will be copied to the non-active partition, which is referred to as the Windows XP Professional boot partition.
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Lesson Overview
A user state on a computer consists of that user's files, operating system settings, and certain settings associated with applications. The User State Migration Tool (USMT) helps users and Information Technology (IT) professionals transfer users' files and settings to a new computer running Windows XP Professional or to a new installation of Windows XP Professional on an existing computer. You can use the USMT to transfer the user state from computers running Windows 95 or later to a computer running Windows XP Professional.
Using the USMT enables IT professionals to quickly and easily include transfer of employee files and settings as a part of operating system deployment efforts or computer replacement. Consequently, users spend little or no time reconfiguring a new operating system, or searching for lost files. Also, calls to the help desk regarding reconfiguration are reduced. The reduction in time for IT professionals, help desk staff, and users can significantly reduce the costs associated with deploying a new operating system or new computers. Additionally, using the USMT can reduce training costs and improve the user's experience with the new operating system by presenting a familiar, already configured, operating system that requires little in the way of user adjustment.
In this lesson you will learn about the following topics:
• Settings, folders, and file types transferred by default
• Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
• Transferring a user state by using command-line tools
• Changing the files or settings transferred by modifying the .inf files
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Lesson Overview
A user state on a computer consists of that user's files, operating system settings, and certain settings associated with applications. The User State Migration Tool (USMT) helps users and Information Technology (IT) professionals transfer users' files and settings to a new computer running Windows XP Professional or to a new installation of Windows XP Professional on an existing computer. You can use the USMT to transfer the user state from computers running Windows 95 or later to a computer running Windows XP Professional.
Using the USMT enables IT professionals to quickly and easily include transfer of employee files and settings as a part of operating system deployment efforts or computer replacement. Consequently, users spend little or no time reconfiguring a new operating system, or searching for lost files. Also, calls to the help desk regarding reconfiguration are reduced. The reduction in time for IT professionals, help desk staff, and users can significantly reduce the costs associated with deploying a new operating system or new computers. Additionally, using the USMT can reduce training costs and improve the user's experience with the new operating system by presenting a familiar, already configured, operating system that requires little in the way of user adjustment.
In this lesson you will learn about the following topics:
• Settings, folders, and file types transferred by default
• Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
• Transferring a user state by using command-line tools
• Changing the files or settings transferred by modifying the .inf files
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Settings, Folders, and File Types Transferred by Default
The following sections describe the files, folders, and settings that are transferred by default when you run the USMT. Note that by default the only application settings that are transferred are those for specific Microsoft applications. However, the USMT is fully customizable, and it is expected that most IT professionals will customize what is transferred.
Settings Transferred by Default
The following table contains the setting groups transferred by default.
Accessibility Options
Browser and Mail Settings
Display Properties
Folder and Taskbar Options
Fonts
Mouse and Keyboard Options
Network Printers and Mapped Network Drives
Regional Settings
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook®
Stored Mail and Contacts
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint®
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Settings, Folders, and File Types Transferred by Default
Folders Transferred by Default
The following table contains the folders transferred by default.
My Documents
Desktop
My Pictures
Favorites
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Settings, Folders, and File Types Transferred by Default
File Types Transferred by Default
File types are defined by their extensions. Files that have the following extensions are transferred to the new My Documents folder by default.
*.ch3
*.ppt
*.csv
*.pre
*.dif
*.rqy
*.doc
*.rtf
*.dot
*.scd
*.dqy
*.sh3
*.iqy
*.txt
*.mcw
*.wpd
*.oqy
*.wps
*.pot
*.wq1
*.ppa
*.wri
*.pps
*.xls
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Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
One method to transfer a user's state is by using the Files and Settings Transfer (FAST) Wizard. This wizard enables you to transfer the user's files, folders, and settings to a new computer, or to a clean installation of Windows XP Professional on an existing computer.
The wizard method is most likely to be used when replacing or performing a new installation of Windows XP Professional on a single computer, and when end users are responsible for upgrading their own operating systems.
Because previous versions of Windows do not contain the Files and Transfer Settings Wizard, you must have access to a computer running Windows XP Professional on which you can create a wizard disk, or have access to a Windows XP Professional installation CD, which contains the wizard as a choice during Setup. The wizard enables you to collect the files and settings to be transferred. The transferred data may be saved to either a server or removable media such as a disk or a compact disc. However, depending on the amount of data transferred, you may need a very large number of disks. If possible, you should save the data to a server or a large format removable media
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Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Before beginning the transfer process to a new computer, you will need:
• A destination computer running Windows XP Professional.
• Space on a network share point to which both computers can gain access, or removable media on which to store the user's system state.
• A blank disk for the wizard, or a Windows XP Professional CD containing the wizard.
• The account name and password of the user whose state you are transferring, also called the migrating user.
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Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Using the wizard to transfer the user state to a new computer occurs in three stages; however, note that stage one occurs when you do not have access to the Windows XP Professional installation CD.
1. On the destination computer, you will log on as the migrating user, open the Files and Transfer Settings Wizard, and then create a Files and Transfer Settings Wizard disk.
2. On the source computer, you will log on as the migrating user, use the disk to run the wizard, and then store the user state on either a server or removable media.
3. On the destination computer, you will complete the wizard to transfer the user state to the new computer.
Important: This process transfers the state of only the user that is logged on. To transfer additional users' states from the same computer, you must repeat the process for each user.
During an upgrade from a previous version of Windows to Windows XP Professional, the user's state is automatically transferred, so there is no need to perform the steps in this topic.
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Transferring a User State by Using Command-Line Tools
Another way to transfer users' states is by using the command-line tools scanstate, which captures information, and loadstate, which restores or deploys information. This method can be used to transfer a single user's state, or to transfer multiple users' states. If you are deploying Windows XP Professional on more than one computer at a time, use the command-line method. When running the USMT as part of a mass installation, the scanstate and loadstate tools are included as batch files.
Note: For more information about using the command-line tools, see Chapter 7 of The Change and Configuration Management Deployment Guide in the Windows XP Professional Resource Kit.
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Transferring a User State by Using Command-Line Tools
Another way to transfer users' states is by using the command-line tools scanstate, which captures information, and loadstate, which restores or deploys information. This method can be used to transfer a single user's state, or to transfer multiple users' states. If you are deploying Windows XP Professional on more than one computer at a time, use the command-line method. When running the USMT as part of a mass installation, the scanstate and loadstate tools are included as batch files.
Note: For more information about using the command-line tools, see Chapter 7 of The Change and Configuration Management Deployment Guide in the Windows XP Professional Resource Kit.
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Transferring a User State by Using Command-Line Tools
To transfer a single user's state to a new computer by using the command-line tools, you will need:
• A server to which both the source and destination computers can gain access, and which has adequate space to save the migrating user's state.
• A source computer containing an account for the user being transferred.
• A destination computer running Windows XP Professional that does not contain a profile for the user whose state you will be transferring.
• An account with administrative privileges on the destination computer. The account cannot have the same name as the migrating user account.
• The account name and password of the user whose settings and files are to be transferred.
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Changing the Files or Settings Transferred by Modifying the .inf Files
The default file types, folders, and settings that are transferred by using the USMT can be altered or augmented by using .inf files.
If you want to add or remove file types, folders, or settings to be transferred, use Notepad to create an .inf file and save that file in the USMT/Scan folder you created on the server. You then add the name of the .inf file that you have created to the default command line when you run Scanstate.exe.
Some of the additional objects that can be transferred include files, file types, folders, and registry keys or values.
INF scripts use an object specification syntax. The syntax is:
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