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Windows XP Home Edition should open with the user account that was just created.⁶⁴

4.4 Secure the Computer

The next step in the installation process is to secure the computer. The user should do this immediately, based on the detailed guidance presented in Section 5. The major steps in securing the computer are as follows:

1. Perform preparatory actions, such as gathering software media and documentation.

2. Apply updates to Windows XP Home Edition, and configure it to update itself automatically in the future.

3. Install and configure additional security software, such as antivirus software and a personal firewall.

4. Alter the default Windows XP Home Edition configuration to further improve security.

64 This account will be assigned a strong password during the execution of the steps described in Section 4.4.

5. Document the installed software applications for future use in troubleshooting problems.

Once the computer has been secured, the users should configure each user account and the folders and applications to improve their security, as described in Section 7. This should result in a reasonably well-secured computer that is ready to be used.

4.5 Restore the Data Files and Configuration Settings

The final step in the Windows XP Home Edition installation process is to restore previously backed up data files and configuration settings, if needed.⁶⁵ When restoring settings from backups, users should be very careful about overwriting existing settings on the computer. For example, old application settings may be insecure; restoring them onto the computer could inadvertently affect the security of the application, which in turn could reduce the security profile of the computer. Users should also be aware of differences in directory structures; some versions of Windows have used different directories for holding files. Consequently, it may be necessary to restore file backups to different directories so that files are in the proper locations.

To restore data files or configuration settings that were backed up using the directions in Section 4.2, perform the following steps:

1. Retrieve the media that contains the backup.

2. Transfer the files and settings from the media to the Windows XP Home Edition computer using the chosen method:

a. Backup or Restore Wizard

i. Go to Start, then All Programs, and choose Accessories. Next, select System Tools, and click on the Backup icon. This should launch the Backup or Restore Wizard.

ii. Click the Next button. Select Restore files and settings, then click the Next button.

iii. The What to Restore window appears, asking the user which backup file to restore. Select the backup file to restore and click the Next button.

iv. Click the Finish button to restore the files that were backed up.

v. Once the restore is complete, click the Close button.

b. Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

65 Data files should not be restored until antivirus software and antispyware software has been installed, updated fully, and configured to scan all files, in case the backup media contains any malware or spyware. These precautions should have already been performed as part of the Section 4.4 recommendations.

i. Click on Start, then All Programs. Choose Accessories, then System Tools.

Select the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, then click Next.

ii. Select New computer to restore the previously captured files and settings, then click Next.

iii. Choose the I don’t need the Wizard Disk option, since the backup was already performed, then click Next.

iv. When prompted for the location of the files and settings, choose Other and select the location of the backup. Then click Next.

v. The wizard restores the files and settings. When it is done, click Finished. The computer may need to be rebooted before the new settings take effect.

c. Third-Party Backup and Restore Utility

i. Run the utility and perform the restore based on the utility vendor’s documentation.

d. Third-Party Remote Backup Service

i. Perform the restore using the remote backup service’s software and directions.

e. File Copy to Media

i. Select the files on the media to be restored, and drag them onto the appropriate folder on the Windows XP Home Edition computer. Alternately, copy the files to be restored, and paste them into the appropriate folder. Perform this as many times as needed to restore all the preserved files.

4.6 Summary

Instead of upgrading an older version of Windows to Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Home Edition should be installed or reinstalled on a computer, which means that all existing Windows XP Home Edition settings, applications, and data on the computer are destroyed unless first backed up to removable media or otherwise preserved. The installation process for

Windows XP Home Edition has five phases, as follows:

1. Prepare for the Installation. This involves basic preparatory actions, such as gathering the software media and documentation that may be needed for the installation,

documenting critical OS and application settings, and acquiring blank media for backups.

2. Back Up Data and Configuration Files. This is the transfer of user data files and configuration settings from the computer to external media, such as CD-ROMs or flash drives.

3. Install Windows XP Home Edition. This is the actual installation of Windows XP Home Edition. The computer should be disconnected from all networks before the installation begins.

4. Secure the Computer. This involves performing various actions to secure Windows XP Home Edition. It also involves installing and securing applications that will be run on the computer.

5. Restore Data and Configuration Files. This causes the user data and configuration settings that were backed up during phase 2 to be transferred back to the computer.

Once this installation process has been completed, each user account on the computer needs to be secured. Section 7 contains step-by-step directions for accomplishing this.

5. Securing a New Windows XP Home Edition Installation