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writing and technical education, he is currently developing training clips for ClipTraning.com Ron is the coauthor of the newly released Administrator’s Guide to Microsoft Office Servers 2007 (Sams, 2007) “I would like to thank my wife, Alicia, and my children, Ronald and Emma, for all their support and patience.” Kelly Brown is a CTT+ certified Senior Computer Forensic Professional at Computer Science Corporation with over years’ experience in the information technology field Mr Brown is an Instructor and Curriculum Developer at CSC and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Networking Prior to teaching, Mr Brown worked as an information security professional employed by IBM in the Security, Privacy, and Wireless Division Federal Sector conducting network and database audits, reporting information assurance and compliance activities, and conducting annual security awareness training Mr Brown has extensive field experience as a Senior Systems Engineer responsible for the successful development, implementation, and administration of numerous companies’ networks in the private sector Jan Kanclirz Jr (CCIE #12136 - Security, CCSP, CCNP, CCIP, CCNA, CCDA, INFOSEC Professional, Cisco WLAN Support/ Design Specialist) is currently a senior network consulting architect at MSN Communications out of Colorado vi Jan specializes in multivendor designs and post-sale implementations for several technologies such as VPNs, IDS/IPS, LAN/WAN, firewalls, client security, content networking, and wireless In addition to network design and engineering, Jan’s background includes extensive experience with open source applications and operating systems such as Linux and Windows Jan has contributed to the following Syngress book titles either as a technical editor or author: Managing and Securing Cisco SWAN, Practical VoIP Security, How to Cheat at Securing a Wireless Network, Microsoft Vista for IT Security Professionals, and How to Cheat at Microsoft Vista Administration In addition to his full-time position at MSN Communications, Jan runs a security portal, www.MakeSecure.com, where he dedicates his time to security awareness and consulting Jan lives in Colorado, where he enjoys outdoor adventures such as hiking Colorado’s 14ner peaks Robert J Shimonski (MCSE, etc) is an entrepreneur, a technology consultant, and a published author with over 20 years of experience in business and technology Robert’s specialties include designing, deploying, and managing networks, systems, virtualization, storage-based technologies, and security analysis Robert also has many years of diverse experience deploying and engineering mainframes and Linux- and Unix-based systems such as Red Hat and Sun Solaris Robert has indepth work-related experience with and deep practical knowledge of globally deployed Microsoft- and Cisco-based systems and stays current on the latest industry trends Robert consults with business clients to help forge their designs, as well as to optimize their networks and keep them highly available, secure, and disaster free Robert is the author of many information technology-related articles and published books, including the best-selling Sniffer Network Optimization and Troubleshooting Handbook, Syngress (ISBN: 1931836574) Robert is also the author of other best-selling titles, such as Security+ Study Guide and DVD Training System (ISBN: 1931836728), Network+ Study Guide & Practice Exams: Exam N10-003 (ISBN: 1931836426), and Building DMZs for Enterprise Networks (ISBN: 1931836884) also from Syngress Rob’s current book offerings include the newly published Vista for IT Security Professionals, Syngress (978-1-59749-139-6), as well as vii being a series editor on the new Windows Server 2008 MCITP series from Syngress publishing Robert can be found online at www.shimonski.com Jesse Varsalone (A+, Linux+, Net+, iNet+, Security+, Server+, CTT+, CIW Professional, CWNA, CWSP, MCT, MCSA, MSCE 2000/2003, MCSA/MCSE Security, MCSD, MCDBA, MCSD, CNA, CCNA, MCDST, Oracle 8i/9i DBA, Certified Ethical Hacker) is a Computer Forensic Senior Professional at CSC For four years, he served as the Director of the MCSE and Network Security Program at the Computer Career Institute at Johns Hopkins University For the 2006 Academic year, he served as an Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems at Villa Julie College in Baltimore, Maryland He taught courses in networking, Active Directory, Exchange, Cisco, and forensics Jesse’s previous publications include Microsoft Forefront Security Administration Guide by Syngress Publishing Jesse holds a bachelor’s degree from George Mason University and a master’s degree from the University of South Florida He currently lives in Columbia, Maryland, with his wife, Kim, and son, Mason viii Contents Foreword xv Chapter Microsoft Vista: An Overview Introduction User Interface New Look/Feel User Access Control Networking 10 IPv6 15 Wireless Improvements 18 Windows Imaging 22 Improved Deployment 23 Complete PC Backup 24 Security 26 BitLocker 26 PatchGuard 28 Security Center 29 Digital Rights Management 37 Search 38 Summary of Exam Objectives 46 Exam Objectives Fast Track 48 Exam Objectives Frequently Asked Questions 50 Self Test 52 Self Test Quick Answer Key 55 Chapter Installing Windows Vista Introduction Preparing a New PC Hardware Requirements Comparing Editions 32 Bit vs 64 Bit Installing Windows Vista Partitioning Licensing Post-Install Configuration Patching 57 58 58 59 62 64 66 67 77 85 88 ix Self Test Appendix • Appendix for her taste What can she to have the best performance while enabling the desired features? A Select the Adjust For Best Appearance option B Select the Custom option and enable the desired features C Select the Adjust For Best Performance option D Select the Let Windows Choose What’s Best For My Computer option Correct Answer & Explanation: B Alicia will have to use the Custom option and enable the desired features Incorrect Answers & Explanations: Answer A is incorrect because she does not find the performance acceptable Answer C is incorrect because this option disables the visual features Alicia wants to see Answer D is incorrect because this setting was originally set to Let Windows Choose What’s Best For My Computer, and the features were not available Your home cable Internet connection is located in a room at the other end of the house from your PlasmaTV The room with the Internet connection is where your computer running Windows Vista Ultimate is located.Your computer has a TV tuner and is attached to an outside antenna.You regularly record television programs on your computer Your brother plays with his Xbox 360 on the Plasma regularly His Xbox 360 is equipped with wireless capability, which allows him to sign into Xbox Live using a WiFi connection to your home cable Internet connection What steps must you take to play the recorded TV programs that reside on your computer, on the Plasma TV in the other room? A Connect the Xbox 360 to your computer using coaxial cable B Install Windows Media Center on the Xbox 360 C Configure the Xbox 360 as a Windows Media Center extender D Configure your computer running Windows Vista as a Windows Media Center extender Correct Answer & Explanation: C The Xbox 360 can function as a Windows Media Center extender This functionality is available over a Wi-Fi connection, which already exists Incorrect Answers & Explanations: Answer A is incorrect because both devices already have connectivity; you would not want to connect them www.syngress.com 561 562 Appendix • Self Test Appendix via coaxial cable It would also be difficult to get the Xbox 360 to work with a coaxial cable Answer B is incorrect; you cannot install Windows Media Center on an Xbox 360 Answer D is incorrect; computers running Windows Vista cannot be configured as Media extenders Your computer running Windows Vista has been performing sluggishly for the last few hours You suspect that a single process is consuming all of the processor’s resources Which of the following tools can you use to sort all active processes on the computer by processor usage? A Task Manager B Application Log C Software Explorer D Reliability Monitor Correct Answer & Explanation: A Task Manager can display a list of all running processes and sort them based on CPU and memory usage Incorrect Answers & Explanations: Answer B is incorrect because the Application log records information about application installation and failure and cannot display information about currently running processes Answer C is incorrect because Software Explorer can display all running applications, but it cannot sort these applications by processor usage Answer D is incorrect; the Reliability Monitor cannot display information about currently running processes Which of the following tasks can be carried out using Vista’s Problem Reports and Solutions utility? (Choose all that apply.) A Install critical Windows Updates that might fix a problem with Internet Explorer B Set a Restore Point to a date before a given problem that was reported to Problem Reports and Solutions C Discover which application on your computer is having the most Instability problems D Automatically detect and install application patches and fixes that have been released by the application vendor E See what computer problems were most prominent immediately following an application update three weeks ago www.syngress.com Self Test Appendix • Appendix Correct Answer & Explanation: C, D, and E The Problem Reports and Solutions utility by default is configured to automatically report problems and check for solutions A link lets you check for any recently available solutions You can use the tool to look back in time because all reported problems are time-stamped Incorrect Answers & Explanations: A is incorrect; fixes, patches, and updates are handled using Windows Update, not the Problem Reports and Solutions utility Answer B is incorrect; this is a function of System Restore, not of the Problem Reports and Solutions utility You recently installed an application, the application starts up automatically; automatically starting this application may cause your computer to run slower, you need to prevent it from automatically starting without uninstalling the application What should you do? A Open Task Manager and End the Task B Uninstall the application in the Control Panel and then reboot the system C Use software explorer to disable the application and then reboot the system D Use the service application, disable the application experience service & then launch the application Correct Answer & Explanation: C Disabling the automatic startup achieves the goal of maintaining the application for use without it launching when Windows launches Incorrect Answers & Explanations: Answer A is incorrect because End the task with Task Manager disables the application only for the session It will start up again once Windows Vista reboots Answer B is incorrect; uninstalling the application is not a desired option Answer D is incorrect; stopping the Application Experience will not prevent the application from re-launching This service is used to help third-party software that has trouble running on Vista Which of the following are capabilities of the Windows Media Center? (Choose all that apply.) A On a Vista Business, it can be configured to prevent logging off or shutting down of the system through the Media Center interface www.syngress.com 563 564 Appendix • Self Test Appendix B On a system that is connected to a television, it can be configured to automatically start up so that it will be the main interface for that television C You can select the type of media application used by the Media Center to handle files—QuickTime can handle movies, Media Player can handle music, and Microsoft Office Picture Manager can handle JPEGs, for example D You can select from multiple folder locations to define your Media Library E You can use the Parental Controls to filter certain TV shows from being viewed Correct Answer & Explanation: B, D, and E With the Media Center options, you can configure Media Center to start automatically, define multiple folder locations For your media Library, and set up Parental Controls to block certain TV programming Incorrect Answers & Explanations: Answer A is incorrect; Media Center is not available on Vista Business Edition Answer C is incorrect; Media Center is a centralized digital media application that handles all these function within Media Center itself Emma’s laptop computer is running Windows Vista Ultimate and has been progressively getting slower She checks the volume where Windows Vista is installed, and finds that the volume is nearly full Emma’s computer only has a single volume Emma knows that having very little free disk space available can slow down Windows Vista What can Emma to increase the amount of available disk space? A Format the volume B Perform a disk cleanup C Select “Index This Drive for Faster Searching” option D Perform a disk defragmentation Correct Answer & Explanation: B Performing a disk cleanup will delete unnecessary and temporary files on the volume, which will increase the amount of free space Incorrect Answers & Explanations: Answer A is incorrect; formatting the drive will delete all data, which would provide more free space, but it would also remove Windows Vista from the laptop Answer C is incorrect; disk indexing will not increase the amount of free space on the volume, but it will help www.syngress.com Self Test Appendix • Appendix speed up the process of searching the volume for files D is incorrect because disk defragmentation does not increase the amount of available disk space; it defragments files so that they are located contiguously on the hard disk drive Ronnie records many programs using Windows Media Center that he never gets around to watching His Dad notices that Ronnie either watches a recorded program within 24 hours of its original broadcast or forget about it entirely Dad and Mom watch recorded programs within days of the original broadcast Several times Dad has had trouble with scheduled recordings because Windows Media Center has run out of space to store recorded programs Which Keep setting could Dad configure in Windows Media Center given the family’s viewing habits? A Until I delete B Until I watch C Until space is needed D For Week Correct Answer & Explanation: D Because Dad and Mom watch programs within a week of their broadcast, and Ronnie watches programs within a day of their broadcast, setting the Keep setting to week will ensure that you don’t run out of recording space Incorrect Answers & Explanations: Answer A is incorrect; until I Delete would require someone to constantly delete programs that are recorded Answer B is incorrect; Until I Watch will not work because there are many programs recorded that Ronnie doesn’t actually watch Answer C is incorrect because the Until Space Needed setting might work, but it doesn’t fit the family’s usage routine 10 You are troubleshooting the performance of a Vista Business edition computer on your corporate network The user reports that she has experienced a lot more problems in the past week, especially when compared to when she first received the computer months ago How can you quickly generate a graph of system stability to double-check the accuracy of the claim? (Choose all that apply.) A Use Task Manager and then choose the Performance tab Open The Resource Monitor and then expand the Reliability button www.syngress.com 565 566 Appendix • Self Test Appendix B Open the Reliability and Performance Monitor and then click the Reliability Monitor node C Open the Reliability and Performance Monitor and then expand the Reports node Now select the System Diagnostics reports and then right-click and select Generate Chart from the context menu D Use Task Manager and then click the Performance tab, where you can get a graph of current system performance From the View menu, choose the CPU History option and then select a date range rather than realtime information Correct Answer & Explanation: A and B The best way to troubleshoot this situation is to open the Reliability and Performance Monitor It can be launched from either Task Manager’s Performance tab or directly from the Control Panel Next, click the Reliability Monitor This tool automatically generates a line graph of system reliability over time Incorrect Answers & Explanations: Answer C is incorrect; although a diagnostics report is useful in many occasions, it is simply too much unneeded information for this task Answer D is incorrect; the CPU history provides only percentage-of-use statistics; it will not explain what is causing the drop in performance www.syngress.com Index A Ad Hoc networks Internet connection sharing with, 189 security risks associated with, 450 setting up, 446 connection option selection, 447 network name, security type, and passphrase, 447–448 in Windows Vista, 188 Ad Hoc wireless space meeting, 11 Advanced tools setting, 499 Apple’s Dashboard definition, 359 viewing, 360 and Widgets, 360–361 Audio Video Interleaved (AVI) video file, 457 automatic device authentication, 454 B BitLocker default configuration for, 27 definition, 26, 250 drive preparation tool, 254, 256, 258 enabling drive encryption, 261–263 group policy setting, 259 requirements, 255–256 TPM chip, 250, 253 using X-Ways Forensic Software, 251 vulnerability, 28 warnings, 254 32-bit systems, 29 64-bit systems, 28–29 Block Web Content Automatically category, 149 C cipher command, 267 Complete PC Backup features of, 25 virtual hard disk (.vhd) image, 26 computer management console, 469 computer security, 207 consent prompt, CPU Meter Gadget, 139 credential prompt, 8–9 D Device Manager device driver problem, 121 indicating hardware problem, 120 diagnostic tools, Windows Vista troubleshooting event viewer applications and services logs, 505 windows logs, 504 Memory Diagnostic tool, 508 performance monitor, 503–504 Problem Reports and Solutions tool, 508–510 process affinity, Quad-Core system, 507–508 reliability monitor, 502–503 system health report, 501–502 Task Manager Performance and Networking tab, 508 process affinity, Quad-Core system, 507–508 Processes tab, 506–507 Services tab, 505 User and Applications tab, 506 567 568 Index Digital Rights Management (DRM) definition, 37 restriction options, 37–38 Disk Cleanup, 499 Disk Defragmenter, 499 disk partitioning tool, 72–76 Domain Name Server (DNS), 475 drive preparation tool, 68, 254, 256, 258 DRM (Digital Rights Management), 37–38 E ECMAScript, 345 elevation component, encrypted file system (EFS) advanced attributes, 266 cipher command, 267 managing users’ EFS certificates, 267–268 Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), 155, 157 Event Viewer, 469 applications and services logs, 505 use of custom view filters for, 474 windows logs, 504 F file-based disk imaging format, 23 file management, 458 Forensic software tools, 250 G Gadgets configuring single, 347 default, 345–346 definition, 334 HTML and script-based application, 344 installing new, 355 Internet Explorer security, 354 viewing gallery, 352 warning of unverified submission, 353 and Windows 7, 339–340 www.syngress.com from Windows Live Gallery, 349 with Windows Sidebar, 337–338 Game Controls by ESRB rating, 157 features of, 154–155 Game content list, 158–159 Game Overrides section of, 159–161 Google Desktop definition, 362 Sidebar and Gadgets, 363–364 gpedit.msc command, 247, 259 GPT (GUID Partition Table), 68 GUI, See also user interface (UI) GUID Partition Table (GPT), 68 GUI partitioning tool screen with Upgrade option disabled, 74 single and multiple partitioning, 76 Vista screen setup, 73 H handwriting recognition tab, 462 hardware assessment tool setup wizard, 95, 97 working principle, 98 I ImageX, Vista tool, 24 IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol), 279, 287, 306 Instant Search definition, 38 search index, 44–45 in Start menu, 39 in Windows Explorer, 40 editing options, 41–42 indexing options, 43 Internet Explorer configuration adding Favorites, 169 adding Menu bar to, 167–168 Home Pages and multiple Home pages, 171–173 Index local policy configuration, 175–177 low integrity level, 166 Pop-up Blocker settings, 173–174 Privacy settings, 174–175 Quick tabs, 169–170 Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP), 279, 287, 306 Internet Protocol Security (IPSec), 16 Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006, 236 IPv4, 191–192 IPv6, 192–193 configuring in Vista local area connection properties, 17 TCP/IP properties, 18 and IPv4, 16 pitfall enhancements, 16 ISA (Internet Security and Acceleration) Server 2006, 236 J JET database, uses of, 283 Junk E-Mail filter, in SmartScreen technology, 305–306 Junk e-mail vs phishing e-mail, 299 K Key Management Server, 78 privacy statement warning, 83 software protection platform service, 84 for Windows Server 2003, 82, 85 Konfabulator Engine, 362 See also Yahoo! Widgets L Live.com portal, 358 local security policy configuration, 264–265 M Manage Startup Programs, 496, 500–501 Media Player See Windows Media Player Media Sharing, 179 Meeting Space See Windows Meeting Space Memory Diagnostic tool, 508 Microsoft Exchange Server, 453 Microsoft Office Live Meeting, 389–390 Microsoft SpyNet, 231 Microsoft Windows Vista See Windows Vista Mobile Device Center See Windows Mobile Device Center N Network and Sharing Center Internet connection sharing, 189 Internet Protocol Version properties, 191–192 Internet Protocol Version properties, 192–193 managing ethernet connections, 186 managing network connections, 184 managing wireless connections, 186–188 managing wireless networks, 182 Public to Private changing, 190 setting up Ad Hoc networks, 185 setting up connection, 183 troubleshooting network connectivity Windows Network Diagnostics Report, 194 Windows Network Map, 195 viewing computers and devices from, 180–181 WPA2 Passphrase, 188 NTBackup, 106–107 O Outlook Express, 278–280 P Parental Controls Activity Reports, 163–165 for administrative account, 141–142 www.syngress.com 569 570 Index Parental Controls (Continued ) allowed site list, 143–144 blank administrative password, 142 configuration Application restrictions, 161–163 Game Controls, 154–161 Time restrictions, 152–153 Web restrictions, 145–146 download blocking, 150 family safety options of, 165 Web filter blocked/allowed sites, 148 Block Web Content Automatically category, 149 Parental Control sections, 147 Web page blocking access, 143, 150 PatchGuard, 28–29 Performance Information and Tools control panel, 495–496 Performance issues, troubleshooting, 494 by adjusting indexing options and power settings, 498 by Advanced tools setting, 499 configuring Ready Boost, 499–500 Disk Cleanup, 499 SuperFetch and ReadyDrive, 500 using Adjust Visual Effects tab appearance and performance, 496–497 DEP settings, 498 using Manage Startup Programs, 496 performance monitor, 503–504 Performance Options Dialog Box, 497 personal digital assistants (PDAs), 434, 460 Phishing filter definition, 297 e-mail alert, 299–300 Internet Explorer options, 303–305 in Junk mail options, 298–299 threat notification, 301–302 Problem Reports and Solutions tool, 508–510 www.syngress.com R Ready Boost, configuring, 499–500 ReadyDrive, 500 reliability monitor, 502–503 remote desktop gadget installer, 353 Remote Network Driver Specification (RNDIS), 468 S secpol.msc command, 264 Security Identifiers (SIDs), Security Set Identifier (SSID), 187 Service Set Identifier (SSID), 19, 22 SmartScreen technology, 305–306 SSID (Security Set Identifier), 187 stylus, functionality of, 464–465 SuperFetch, 500 Sync Center See Windows Sync Center system health report, 501–502 system monitor See performance monitor T Tablet PC configuration of, 460–461 handwriting recognition, 462 input panel of, 464 tools in Windows Vista, 461 Task Manager See also diagnostic tools, Windows Vista troubleshooting Performance and Networking tab, 508 process affinity, Quad-Core system, 507–508 Processes tab, 506–507 Services tab, 505 setting affinity and checking properties in, 510 User and Applications tab, 506 Time restrictions, 152–154 TPM (Trusted Platform Module), 250 Index troubleshooting, 486 installation in Windows Vista advantages of, 123–124 application incompatibility, 121–122 device driver problem, 121 hardware issues, 119–120 licensing issues, 123 Windows Media Center audio problems, 487–488 media extenders, 488–490 Media Player, 491–494 performance issues, 494–501 Recording TV, 490–491 using diagnostic tools, 501–509 troubleshooting network connectivity Windows Network Diagnostics Report, 194 Windows Network Map, 195 Trusted Platform Module (TPM), 250 U Universal Serial Bus (USB), 434, 452 Upgrade Advisor tool application incompatibility, 121–122 Business Task list, 103–105 device driver problem, 121 hardware issues, 119–120 system issues, 101–103 User Access Control consent prompt, credential prompt, 8–9 elevation component, User Account Control administrative properties, 213 credential prompt behavior, 216–217 elevation prompt behavior, 215–216 security settings options, 214 configuration group policy management console, 210, 212, 215–216 local security policy management console, 210–211 disable of, turning on/off, 218–220 features of, 207–208 generating actions of, 208 User interface (UI) color and transparency options, 5–6 Vista sidebar, User State Migration Tool (USMT) description, 107–108 setup wizard, 109 switches and functions, 110–111 V Vista Capable PC characteristics, 58 Vista Ready PC characteristics, 59 visual effects, adjusting, 496–497 Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) 1.0 manually adding computers in, 80 proxy activation, 81 screen setup wizard, 79 W WAP (wireless access point), 19, 22 WDS (Windows Deployment Services), 24 Web content filtering, 150 Web filter blocked/allowed sites, 148 Block Web Content Automatically category, 149 Parental Control sections, 147 Web page blocking access, 143, 150 Web restrictions, 145–146 WIC (Windows Integrity Control), 167 Wifi Protected Access version (WPA2), 187–188 WIM (Windows Imaging Format), 23 www.syngress.com 571 572 Index Windows version of Microsoft Windows, 339 Windows Sidebar and Gadgets in, 340 Windows Aero 3-D flip, 136–137 Windows Calendar advantages of, 334–335 configuration accessing Windows Calendar, 376–377 configuring new appointment, 379–380 configuring new task, 380–381 search features, 381 viewing Windows Calendar, 377–378 E-mail invitations, 371 for personal time management, 370 sharing options exporting, 387 importing, 386 publishing and subscribing, 382–385 subscribing, 374–375 viewing two configured calendars, 370, 372–373 Windows Defender configuration of, 228–229 file detection, 229–230 Malware protection history, 230–231 Quarantined items list, 234 security console, 228 Software Explorer, 235 spyware applications, 227–228 Tools and Settings options, 231–232 warning options, 233 Windows Deployment Services (WDS), 24 Windows DreamScene CPU Meter Gadget, 139 as desktop background, 138 Ultimate Edition of Vista, 137 www.syngress.com Windows Experience Index, 99–101, 494–495 Windows Explorer, 3–4 Windows Fax and Scan Account Wizard, use of, 409–410 characteristics, 401 Fax Accounts setup, 408–409 Fax Settings configuring, 405–407 Fax Status review, 410 Fax View availability, 402 features of, 335–336 granular permissions, 408 interoperability and ease of use, 404 new features, 403 Scan setup configuring settings, 411 Scan as fax or e-mail, 411–412 Scan routing, 411 vs Windows Photo gallery, 401 Windows Firewall advanced security profile settings, 238–240 configuration settings, 237, 243 inbound and outbound rules, 241 security connection rules, 242 standard firewall interface, 236–237 Windows imaging deployment process, 23–24 file-based disk imaging format, 23 ImageX, Vista tool, 24 Windows Imaging Format (WIM), 23 Windows Integrity Control (WIC), 167 Windows Live Gallery, 348–349, 357 Windows Mail database architecture file identities, 284–285 file identity import wizard, 285 folder structure, 281–282 import/delete identities, 286–287 JET database, 281, 283 Index group policy management, 288 importing digital certificate Certificate Browsing, 294 Certificate Store, 295 successful notification option, 296 via mail, 291–292 Welcome Page for, 293 security features, 278 security settings tabs, 288–290 vs Outlook Express, 278–280 Windows Media Center troubleshooting of audio problems, 487–488 media extenders, 488–490 Media Player, 491–494 performance issues, 494–501 Recording TV, 490–491 using diagnostic tools, 501–509 Windows Media Player, 458 troubleshooting for media sharing, 493 media usage rights, 491–492 Windows Media Video (WMV) file, 457 Windows Meeting Space advantages of, 335 configuring advanced security options, 400 decreasing visibility, 399 invite people option, 398 joining or starting a meeting, 396 People Near Me options, 392, 398 personal settings, 397 program sharing, 396–397 User Account Control (UAC), 391–392 Windows Firewall, 390, 392, 394 Windows Meeting Space Setup Wizard, 391 confirmation window, 14 desktop sharing, 14–15 handouts area, 389 Invitation Files, 388 meeting creation, 13 meeting space options, 12 People Near Me feature, 388 setup dialog box, 390–391 User Account control (UAC), 392 Windows Firewall configuring, 393–394 Windows Vista features, 387–388 version limitations, 400 wireless ad hoc meeting, 11 work sharing facility, 388 Windows Mobile Device Center, 451 for adding media files to your system, 458 manual install process of, 460 menu options in, 455–457 settings for, 459 Windows Mobility Center advanced power settings, 438 advantages of, 435 battery status applet, 439 components to, 436 connection settings for, 454 mobile devices configuring, 452 settings window for, 454 panel of, 435 power plans for, 440 troubleshooting techniques, 465 volume applet for, 439 Wireless Network applet in, 445 Windows Network Diagnostics, 474 Windows Network Diagnostics Report, 194–195 Windows Network Map, 195 Windows operating systems, 206 Windows Photo gallery, 401 Windows Recovery Environment, 26 Windows Security Center antivirus options, 223–224 components monitoring, 30 www.syngress.com 573 574 Index Windows Security Center (Continued ) firewall settings, 31 Internet Explorer, 225–226 Malware protection, 33–34 notification options, 36–37 system and application updates, 32 Windows Defender, 222–223 Windows Defender scan results, 35 Windows Updates, 221–222 Windows security vulnerability report, 91 Windows Sidebar configuration gadget resource, 348 with gadgets, 337–338 in Group Policy, 366–367 launching and viewing, 341–344 new RDP gadget in, 356 remote desktop gadget installer, 353 Sidebar properties, 340–344 with undocked gadget, 338–339 viewing installed gadgets, 351 Windows SideShow, 339 gadget gallery, 349, 352 adding new gadgets, 357–358 uninstalling gadget from, 356 viewing the new gadget in, 355 Windows SideShow, 339 Windows Sync Center, 451 Windows Update Change Settings tab of, 245 group policy object editor computer and user configuration, 247–248 control panel properties, 249–250 interface of Vista, 244–247 Windows Update Service, 32–33 Windows Vista, 206–207 adding new gadgets, 347–350 applications of, 334 32-bit processor vs 64-bit processor, 64–65 www.syngress.com default gadgets, 345–346 diagnose and repair function in, 474–476 DVD installation, 123–124 Edition comparison in, 62–63 Event Viewer console in, 470 hardware assessment tool setup wizard, 95, 97 working principle, 98 hardware requirements, 2–3 Home Basic Edition, 60 Home, Business and Ultimate versions of, 61 installation compatibility report, 115 disk partitioning tool, 72–76 Edition selection screen, 66 Key Management System (KMS), 82–84 operating system partitioning, 67–68 proxy license, 77–78 repair your computer option, 70–72 Upgrading Windows screen, 116 Meeting Space feature of, 387–388 mobility features in, 435 NTBackup data, 106–107 patching options security vulnerability report, 90–91 Updates settings for, 89–90 post-install configuration administrative account creation, 86 protection center, 87 power button features of, 443–444 power options utility in, 440 power plan custom made, 445 settings, procedure for changing, 441–443 special features summary, 414–416 Tablet tools in, 461 of troubleshooting (See Troubleshooting) Index Upgrade Advisor tool, 102–105 upgrading from XP compatibility report, 115 Documents and Settings folder, 117 downloading updates, 113–114 folder options tab, 117–118 upgrading windows screen, 116 upgrading to Business Edition test drive selection, 92 test drive virtual machine scenario, 93 virtual machine test drive programs, 94 User State Migration Tool (USMT) description, 107–108 setup wizard, 109 switches and functions, 110–111 version limitations, 400–402 Windows Experience Index score, 99–101 Windows Fax and Scan Account Wizard, use of, 409–410 characteristics, 401 Fax Accounts setup, 408–409 Fax Settings configuring, 405–407 Fax Status review, 410 Fax View availability, 402 granular permissions, 408 interoperability and ease of use, 404 new features, 403 Scanning features setup, 411–413 vs Windows Photo gallery, 401 Windows Vista Aero configuration Aero features, 134–136 CPU Meter Gadget, 139 3-D flip feature of, 136–137 Windows DreamScene as desktop background, 137–138 Windows personalization screen, 140 Windows Vista desktop, 336–337 Windows Vista secuirty BitLocker default configuration for, 27 definition, 26 vulnerability, 28 PatchGuard, 28–29 Security Center components monitoring, 30 firewall settings, 31 Malware protection, 33–34 notification options, 36 system and application updates, 32 Windows Defender scan results, 35 wireless access point (WAP), 19, 22 Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) network technology, 477 proliferation of, 434 wireless networking connecting to network, 20–21 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