Chapter 14. Installing and Upgrading Windows Operating Systems

This chapter covers the following subjects:

• Installing Operating Systems— This section describes how to install Windows Vista and Windows XP and how to make sure your computer meets the minimum requirements for those operating systems. In it we also delve into the different methods of installation including using a DVD or CD-ROM, installing over the network, imaging a drive, and using recovery discs.

• Upgrading Operating Systems— Here you learn how to upgrade to Windows Vista and Windows XP. This section describes the preparations you should make prior to upgrading, gives you step-by-step upgrade processes, and explains how to troubleshoot upgrades.

This chapter covers a portion ...

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