Installing Windows XP can take up to two hours. To make the process more manageable, it has been broken up into several sections. When you are ready, follow the below steps to install Windows XP.
1.Insert the Windows XP CD into your computer and restart your computer.
2.If prompted to start from the CD, press SPACEBAR. If you miss the prompt (it only appears for a few seconds), restart your computer to try again.
6.Press ENTER to select Unpartitioned space, which appears by default.
7.Press ENTER again to select Format the partition using the NTFS file system, which appears by default.
8.Windows XP erases your hard disk drive using a process called formatting and then copies the setup files. You can leave your computer and return in 20 to 30 minutes.
12.On the Computer Name and Administrator Password page, in the Computer name box, type a name that uniquely identifies your computer in your house, such as FAMILYROOM or TOMS. You cannot use spaces or punctuation. If you connect your computer to a network, you will use this computer name to find shared files and printers. Type a strong password that you can remember in the Administrator password box, and then retype it in the Confirm password box. Write the password down and store it in a secure place. Click Next.
13.On the Date and Time Settings page, set your computer’s clock. Then, click the Time Zone down arrow, and select your time zone. Click Next.
14.Windows XP will spend about a minute configuring your computer. On the Networking Settings page, click Next.
15.On the Workgroup or Computer Domain page, click Next.
16.Windows XP will spend 20 or 30 minutes configuring your computer and will automatically restart when finished. When the Display Settings dialog appears, click OK.
17.When the Monitor Settings dialog box appears, click OK.
19.On the Help protect your PC page, click Help protect my PC by turning on Automatic Updates now. Then, click Next.
20.Windows XP will then check if you are connected to the Internet.
If you are connected to the Internet, select the choice that describes your network connection on the Will this computer connect to the Internet directly, or through a network? page.
If you’re not sure, accept the default selection, and click Next.
If you’re not sure, accept the default selection, and click Next.
•If you use dial-up Internet access, or if Windows XP cannot connect to the Internet, you can connect to the Internet after setup is complete. On the How will this computer connect to the Internet? page, click Skip.
21.Windows XP Setup displays the Ready to activate Windows? page. If you are connected to the Internet, click Yes, and then click Next. If you are not yet connected to the Internet, click No, click Next, and then skip to step 24. After setup is complete, Windows XP will automatically remind you to activate and register your copy of Windows XP.
22.On the Ready to register with Microsoft? page, click Yes, and then click Next..
23.On the Collecting Registration Information page, complete the form. Then, click Next.
24.On the Who will use this computer? page, type the name of each person who will use the computer. You can use first names only, nicknames, or full names. Then click Next.
25.On the Thank you! page, click Finish.
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