1.9 – Installation Types - Types of Installation Flashcards
Clean Installation
o Most common way to install Windows on PC
o Must have empty HD
o Bootable installation media [DVD / USB]
Upgrade Installation [In Place Upgrade]
o Easiest option if you just want to replace Windows but keep all your data & compatible apps in place
o Requirements
—Previous bootable Windows already installed
—Installation media on removable media / locally stored
o Upgrade Considerations
—Backup files & user preferences
—App & driver support / backward compatibility
—Hardware compatibility
Network Installation / Deployment [OS Deployment]
o Fastest way on many computers since over a network
o Requirements
—WDS running windows server
—Target computer must support network booting often = PXE
Cloning / Imaging [Ghosting]
o In big networks
o Duplicates the entire software installation of a system includes OS, drivers, apps & configurations
o Can be done directly connecting HD or over a network
o Before = must run “SysPrep” – to remove security IDs that are generated for activation purposes
Recovery Partition Installation
o Pre-built systems sold with OS already installed will either include a recovery partition with OS, drivers, & other software
Repair Installation
o Used to reinstall Windows files if OS giving issues
Third Party Drivers
o Installs third-party drivers
o Check Device Manager to check
