How to Install Windows on a new computer - Revision history

Francisco: /* Install Antivirus */

2013-05-20T13:53:06Z

‎Install Antivirus

Davidbrito: /* Enable Remote Desktop Connections and Access to folders */

2013-04-16T09:48:03Z

‎Enable Remote Desktop Connections and Access to folders

Davidbrito at 09:40, 15 April 2013

2013-04-15T09:40:52Z

Davidbrito at 09:25, 15 April 2013

2013-04-15T09:25:13Z

Davidbrito at 17:29, 3 August 2011

2011-08-03T17:29:48Z

Francisco: /* Create tipycal work folders and share them */

2011-04-14T16:10:07Z

‎Create tipycal work folders and share them

Davidbrito: /* Install Drivers */

2011-04-13T16:41:22Z

‎Install Drivers

Davidbrito: /* Windows Installation */

2011-04-13T16:40:36Z

‎Windows Installation

Davidbrito at 16:33, 13 September 2010

2010-09-13T16:33:51Z

Davidbrito: /* Connect to Network */

2010-09-13T16:31:45Z

‎Connect to Network

@@ Line 150: / Line 150: @@
 ===Install Antivirus===
 '''WARNING''' For security reasons do not connect to any web pages before windows updates are processed  and antivirus installed and updated!!!.
-#Install F-Secure using a cd/pen copied from another pc (copy from \\davinci\Antivirus\F-Secure or ask David). With server 2003 and 2008 choose folder \ForServers.
+#Install F-Secure using a cd/pen copied from another pc (copy from \\davinci\software\AntiVirus\F-Secure or ask David). With server 2003 and 2008 choose folder \ForServers.
 #Update antivirus program.
 #Run one complete scan in the antivirus and schedule weekly scans and daily updates for the computer.

@@ Line 214: / Line 214: @@
 #Go to "Server Settings"
 #Activate "Restrict each user to one session".
 To admit access to folders and so the machine can be seen in maretec network in explorer may also need to:

@@ Line 65: / Line 65: @@
 #Wait for instructions (includes several restarts).
 #Insert Administrator Password.
 ====Windows XP====
@@ Line 102: / Line 101: @@
 #If Appears box with "An invalid domain specified..." it does not recognize the domain now because of lack of network drivers. Say yes to proceed for now and ignore. Network drivers will be installed later.
 #Computer restarts automatically.
 ====Windows Vista====
@@ Line 188: / Line 186: @@
 Preferred DNS Server: 192.168.20.1
 ===Format non-operating-system disks or partitions===
@@ Line 230: / Line 227: @@
 ===Need to backup files?===
-#Install the latest version of program "second copy" found in \\davinci\Software\Second Copy
+You should always backup your personal files in a internal or external disk saving the e-mail, desktop folders and all importat places where data is stored (preferetially everything except e-mail should be in D:, not in OS disk!). If creating a server, the software should be instaled and the profiles can be after added.
 #Add profiles to backup weekly or daily "Aplica" folder (or other important work folder) to a separate drive if possible (e.g. F:\ drive)

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 ===Windows Installation===
-If the machine is intended to run, use windows server; in the other end if the machine is intended for desktop users, use windows 7.
+If the machine is intended to be a server, use windows server; in the other end if the machine is intended for desktop users, or to run use windows 7.
-Windows 2003 server should be discontinued because only allocates a maximum of 2 GB memory per process (problem with massive runs). As so, '''Windows 2008 server 64 bit should be used for the machines to run model'''. Do not install 32 bit version!
+'''Windows 2008 server 64 bit should be used for the server machines.
-'''For user computers use Windows 7 Professional 32bit'''.
+'''For user computers use Windows 7 Professional 32bit or 64bit if your computer has more than 2GB RAM'''.
-This operating systems are available from \\kepler\Software\
+This operating systems are available from \\davinci\Software\
 ====REMINDER====
@@ Line 149: / Line 149: @@
 (Note for windows server 2008 64 bit installation) - If choosing non vista install for graphic card does not run any process choose to install Vista 64bit version.
 ===Connect to Network===
@@ Line 158: / Line 164: @@
 #Run Windows updates and restart if asked. After every update check again for updates because they may only appear after some updates are installed. Only stop when no more updates are available.
 #Change settings in control panel "Security center -> Automatic updates" so that updates are not automatically installed (when this happens, computer restarts and processes running (as model runs) crash). Choose option to "Download updates automatically but let me choose when to install".
 ===Activate Windows - Windows Vista and Windows 7===
@@ Line 206: / Line 206: @@
 #Create "Aplica", "Software" and "Users" folders.
 #Share them with "authenticated Users" so that registred users can have read and write control on them.
 ===Enable Remote Desktop Connections and Access to folders===
@@ Line 237: / Line 221: @@
 #connect network dicovery and  file sharing in "Network and Sharing center" for Vista and Server 2008 systems. Or in "Advanced sharing settings" in windows 7.
 ===Your Machine is now Ready for use!!===
 As simple as 70 steps

@@ Line 153: / Line 153: @@
 '''WARNING''' For security reasons do not connect to any web pages before windows updates are processed and antivirus installed and updated!!!.
 #Connect network cable to computer
 ===Run Windows Updates===
@@ Line 166: / Line 161: @@
 ===Install Antivirus===
 '''WARNING''' For security reasons do not connect to any web pages before windows updates are processed  and antivirus installed and updated!!!.
-#Install F-Secure using a cd copied from another pc (copy from \\kepler\Antivirus\F-Secure or ask David). With server 2003 and 2008 choose folder \ForServers.
+#Install F-Secure using a cd/pen copied from another pc (copy from \\kepler\Antivirus\F-Secure or ask David). With server 2003 and 2008 choose folder \ForServers.
 #Update antivirus program.
 #Run one complete scan in the antivirus and schedule weekly scans and daily updates for the computer.
-===Change computer IP===
+===Activate Windows - Windows Vista and Windows 7===
 Servers should have an fixed IP, user computer should have automatic IP.
 In case of server, Go to network connection (control panel or taskbar) and in connection properties, in  TCP/IP properites (TCP/IPv4 in 64bit) define:
@@ Line 185: / Line 189: @@
 Preferred DNS Server: 192.168.20.1
 ===Format non-operating-system disks or partitions===
@@ Line 235: / Line 237: @@
 #connect network dicovery and  file sharing in "Network and Sharing center" for Vista and Server 2008 systems. Or in "Advanced sharing settings" in windows 7.
 ===Your Machine is now Ready for use!!===
 As simple as 70 steps

@@ Line 203: / Line 203: @@
 ===Create tipycal work folders and share them ===
 #Create "Aplica", "Software" and "Users" folders.
-#Share them so that registred users can have read and write control on them.
+#Share them with "authenticated Users" so that registred users can have read and write control on them.
 ===Prepare for MOHID runs===

@@ Line 96: / Line 96: @@
 ===Install Drivers===
-'''WARNING''' For security reasons do not connect to any web pages before windows updates are processed and antivirus installed!!!.
+'''WARNING''' For security reasons do not connect to any web pages before windows updates are processed and antivirus installed and updated!!!.
 #Install Motherboard and network drivers from motherboard disc.
 #Install Graphic drivers from graphic board disc. (See note)
@@ Line 113: / Line 113: @@
 ===Connect to Network===~
-'''WARNING''' For security reasons do not connect to any web pages before windows updates are processed and antivirus installed!!!.
+'''WARNING''' For security reasons do not connect to any web pages before windows updates are processed and antivirus installed and updated!!!.
 #Connect network cable to computer
 #Go to "System" (in control panel or right-clicking MyComputer)
@@ Line 122: / Line 122: @@
 ===Run Windows Updates===
-'''WARNING''' For security reasons do not connect to any web pages before windows updates are processed  and antivirus installed!!!.
+'''WARNING''' For security reasons do not connect to any web pages before windows updates are processed  and antivirus installed and updated!!!.
 #Run Windows updates and restart if asked. After every update check again for updates because they may only appear after some updates are installed. Only stop when no more updates are available.
 #Change settings in control panel "Security center -> Automatic updates" so that updates are not automatically installed (when this happens, computer restarts and processes running (as model runs) crash). Choose option to "Download updates automatically but let me choose when to install".
 ===Install Antivirus===
-'''WARNING''' For security reasons do not connect to any web pages before windows updates are processed  and antivirus installed!!!.
+'''WARNING''' For security reasons do not connect to any web pages before windows updates are processed  and antivirus installed and updated!!!.
 #Install F-Secure using a cd copied from another pc (copy from \\kepler\Antivirus\F-Secure or ask David). With server 2003 and 2008 choose folder \ForServers.
 #Update antivirus program.
@@ Line 189: / Line 189: @@
 #If installing in a computer for running need to add the maretec/user to the allowed people to do remote.
-In order to exist only one remote session open (for Server installations):
+In order to exist only one remote session open (for Server 2003 installations):
 #In Administrative Tools double-click in "Terminal Services Configuration"
 #Go to "Server Settings"