1. System Requirements : PC with 300 megahertz (MHz) or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233-MHz minimum required;* Intel Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended
2. 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)
3. 1.5 gigabyte (GB) of available hard disk space.*
4. Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor
5. CD-ROM or DVD drive
6. Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
XP PROFESSIONAL (PRO) CD INSTALL, REINSTALL & REPAIR GUIDES
Part-1
Windows XP Professional (Pro) Blank/New Hard Drive Install Guide for XP versions with SP1 or no service Pack
Start here……
Microsoft's Windows XP Professional (Pro) Install step by step on a new hard drive
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Microsoft's Windows XP Professional (Pro) Install step by step. This will give you an idea on how to do this when and if the time arises for you to either reinstall the operating system, install for the first time or upgrade your present operating system. This install guide is fully graphical and will take you through each step of the installation.
What you will require to do this walkthrough is
A Windows XP Professional (Pro) CD
A Computer with CD-ROM access
To start this Windows install. First check that the first boot device in your system BIOS is set to the CD-ROM Drive.
( To find out how to access the BIOS please refer to your motherboard manual or the manufacturer of your Computer. (The system bios can usually be entered on boot, usually
by pressing the F1, F2, F8, F10 or DEL key. Make sure you save the settings before exiting))
If you are unsure or don't want to enter the BIOS then just test the computer by putting the CD-ROM in the drive and reboot your computer. This is the recommended way to install windows.
Also if you have difficulty getting Windows to boot of the CD then check out CD-Rom Support Guide, Change CD-Rom in Bios and Boot Disks to get bootable floppy disks to install Windows from.
If you get this error message "Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer" then use the following link to guide you through that problem.
PART 1
To begin insert your Windows XP Professional (Pro) CD and reboot you computer. Setup will boot automatically and then inspect your computer hardware and configuration.
Setup now prepares your computer for install.
From this menu press "ENTER" to begin the install.
Windows XP License agreement, read, and if you agree press "F8" to continue, press "ESC" if you disagree. If you disagree setup will finish.
PART 2
Now you have to select where to install XP. Press "ENTER" to confirm the partition you want to install into.
Now you need to format the hard drive, NTFS is recommended, but you can also use FAT32. Make your decision using the arrow keys and press enter.
The hard drive will now format.
PART 3
and then setup will begin to copy files.
Setup now initialises the Windows XP configuration.
It is now time to restart Windows XP, press "ENTER" to speed up process, otherwise Windows will do it itself in 15 seconds.
Boot will recognize that the XP CD is in the drive, DO NOT press any keys, let setup bypass the CD boot.
Windows is now booting.
PART 4
The install process continues.
Now your regional and language options. Your mouse should now be active, so click on "CUSTOMIZE".
Now select your Standards and Formats, plus your location, then click "OK".
Now click on "DETAILS".
Next select your default language, click "OK" when done.
Now that you have made all necessary changes click on "NEXT".
PART 5
Now it is time to personalize Windows. File in your name and if you wish you can also file in the Organization section. Click "NEXT" when ready.
Now it is time for your product key. The product key will be on the packaging that XP was supplied with. It is 25 digits long. Some OEM computers will have a sticker on the side or back with your product key. Input the key and press "NEXT".
Now select your computer name and your admin password. Confirm the Admin password and press "NEXT".
Date and Time settings are next, change as need be, then press "NEXT".
Windows will then continue installing.
PART 6
If a network card has been detected then you will get the following menu. Select "TYPICAL SETTINGS" and press next. This configured later in Windows.
More network configuration, change workgroup name if need be and click "NEXT".
Windows will continue installing.
Windows install will now finalize.
It is now time to restart Windows XP again, press "ENTER" to speed up process, otherwise Windows will do it itself in 15 seconds.
Boot will recognize that the XP CD is in the drive, DO NOT press any keys, let setup bypass the CD boot.
Windows will continue loading.
PART 7
Windows will now adjust your resolution, click "OK" to continue.
If you are happy with the changes, click "OK" otherwise press "Cancel" to return to the old settings
"Welcome to Microsoft Windows" screen now appears, press "Next" to continue.
Internet connection option is next. If your computer connects to a home network or directly using the network card, or is on a network then select "Yes", otherwise select "No".
PART 8
Activate Windows option appears next, we recommend that you select "No, remind me every few days", that will allow you to make sure everything is correct and running OK before you use up one of your activate attempts. It also allows you to setup your security options and internet connection correctly. Click "Next to continue"
Windows now thanks you, click "Finish" to continue.
Finally setup the users for the computer, you must fill in option beside "Your name" the other four users are optional. Click "Next" once you have finished to continue.
Windows will now apply your settings...
Now Windows "WELCOME" screen.
and finally the Windows XP Desktop. Windows is now installed.
If you are lucky you will have no drivers to install, but chances are the next step will be to install them. Check out device manager for unknown devices, likely items are Network Cards, Sound Cards, Printers, Scanners, Graphics Cards, Digital Cameras, plus any other item you have.
Also consider installing anti-virus software, spyware software and possibly a 3rd party Firewall.
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