Log on to the operating system that is on the computer’s ...



1. Log on to the operating system that is on the computer’s regular hard drive. Obtain the network settings so that we can use them for the new system.

|Setting name |Address (dotted-decimal notation) |

|IP Address | |

|Subnet mask | |

|Default Gateway | |

|DNS Server | |

What is the purpose of each of the above settings?

|Setting name |Purpose |

|IP Address | |

|Subnet mask | |

|Default Gateway | |

|DNS Server | |

Which setting would change if you were at another machine in this lab?

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Under what circumstances would this network setting recording step be unnecessary?

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2. Insert the WinXP disk, close and start-up screens that might arise.

3. Shut down.

4. Disconnect the RJ-45 plug from the back of the computer.

5. Turn removable hard-drive key, remove drive, insert “your” drive, turn key, turn on power.

6. Choose to boot from CD, choose to set up Windows XP (agree to conditions).

7. Follow the on-screen directions to delete any partitions.

What is a “system partition”?

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8. Create a partition of 5000 MB.

9. Choose to set up Windows XP on the new partition.

10. Format with NTFS.

What does NTFS stand for?

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11. After setup goes through restart, do not boot from CD.

12. When prompted, enter for the name: CSIT 321 (Your name) and for organization: La Salle University.

13. Enter the product key (on the envelope the CD came in).

14. Enter the administrator password.

Enter here a clue that will remind you of the password you have chosen.

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15. Select the time zone (Eastern US) from the dropdown list.

16. After setup goes through restart, do not boot from CD.

17. Choose Not Right Now for Automatic Updates (we are not yet connected to the Internet).

18. Make at least three users – one of the usernames should be your last name, another should be my last name.

19. Go to the Device Manager (Start, right click on My Computer, chose Properties/Hardware/Device Manager).

Which devices have the yellow question mark?

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Describe another way to access the Device Manager. (It’s in the book.)

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20. Put in the Dell Optiplex Resource CD. Go through the starting dialog boxes.

21. Use the dropdown list to select the system model or nearest system model.

22. Click on the checked drivers, click on the Extract button and follow the dialog boxes to install the drivers. You don’t have to restart after each one, but eventually you must restart.

23. After the restart, return to the device driver.

24. If there are remaining yellow question marks, then return to the CD, and chose All in the Models dropdown list (this will widen the search). Follow the instructions for installing the needed driver.

25. Insert the McAfee CD. Find the McAfee Setup program and run it.

26. Choose “Perpetual” as the license expiry type, accept the license and choose a “Typical” install. (Do not choose update since we are not on the Internet yet.)

27. Plug in the RJ45 connector.

Does the plug have an associated LED?

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28. Go to the Control Panel. Choose Network Connections. Right click on the Local Area Connection icon, choose Properties.

29. Choose TCP/IP from list. Click on Properties. Choose the radio button that says Use the following IP Address. Enter the network settings taken down at start of lab.

30. Go to Start/Help and Support/…Windows Update. Follow the screens to download the software for installing Microsoft Updates (typically comes in 3 parts).

31. Restart. Open Internet Explorer, go to . Click Express button, download and install updates. (When I performed this step, there were 27 updates. )

32. [1]Restart. Go to Start/All Programs/Network Associates/Virus Scan Console.

33. Select Auto Update, go to Task/Start Task on the menu.

34. After McAfee updates have downloaded, perform an On-Demand scan.

How many files were scanned? How long did it take?

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35. Shut down. Replace the original drive. Make sure the system comes up to the EXPLORER domain logon.

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[1] Try to judge if you have enough time, minimally 10 minutes before beginning the next part. You should not impose on the class that follows.

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