Lesson 2: Installing Windows Vista

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MORE INFO Image-based deployment

The 70-620 exam does not cover deploying images of Windows Vista over the network. Enterprise

deployment of Windows Vista client is covered by the 70-622 exam. If you are interested in learn-

ing more about image-based deployment, consult the following article: http://www.microsoft.com

/technet/windowsvista/deploy/default.mspx

The first screen in the installation process, shown in Figure 1-4, asks which language you want

to install, the time and currency format, and the keyboard layout you want to use. These selec-

tions are important because trying to install an operating system in a foreign language is a dif-

ficult skill to master! Keyboard layout is also important; even keyboards from other English-

speaking countries might superficially seem to use the same layout as a U.S. keyboard, but

some of the keys are in different positions. If you are installing Windows Vista for someone

who needs access to multiple keyboard layouts, it is possible to add these alternative layouts

once Windows Vista is installed. The user can then switch between them as necessary.

Figure 1-4

Select language, time and currency format, and keyboard layout

The next step in the installation process is the Install Windows page. Clicking the Install Now

button begins the installation. You also have the option of repairing your computer. The repair

process will be covered in detail in Chapter 2, “Windows Vista Upgrades and Migrations,” Les-

son 3, “Troubleshooting Installations and Upgrades.” If you click What To Know Before

Installing Windows, you are reminded to:

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Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements.

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Have your installation media ready. At this point, of course, the media is in the drive!