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How to Install Windows XP

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Installing Windows XP (Home or Professional Edition) can be very simple, even for those without much experience working with computers. This article assumes that you are installing Windows XP directly from a disc onto a clean, unpartitioned, unformatted hard drive, and that all computer components are installed and working correctly.

Steps

  1. Ensure that your computer meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements to run Windows XP:
    • 300 Mhz Intel or AMD CPU
    • 128 Megabytes of system RAM (It can work with 64 Megabytes of RAM but its not recommended)
    • 1.5 Gigabytes of available drive space
    • Super VGA 800x600 Display Adapter
    • CD or DVD-ROM
    • Keyboard and mouse, or other pointing devices
    • Network Interface Adapter required for Internet and Network Connectivity
  2. Ensure you have a Windows XP Product Key. It is printed on a sticker on your software package. It is a string of 5 groups of characters (each 5 long), separated by dashes, resulting in 25 characters in all.It looks like this: HHHCF-WCF9P-M3YCC-RXDXH-FC3C6.When the software has almost finished installing, you will be asked for it.You need the product key to complete installing Windows.
  3. Before inserting the CD, you'll have to enter bios (in most cases by presing DEL on system startup) and select your primary boot device CDrom. Insert the Windows XP Installation Disc and start your computer. When prompted to "Press any key to boot from CD," press a key on the keyboard.
  4. The installation program will check your hardware, install default-set drivers, and load files necessary for installation. When arriving at the "Welcome to Setup" screen, Press ENTER to begin the installation process.
  5. Read the License Agreement, and press F8 indicating you agree to its terms.
  6. On the next screen, you are presented with a summary of the available partitions on your installed hard drives. At this point, you should see only one entry, "Unpartitioned Space." It will be highlighted in grey. Press C on your keyboard to begin creating partitions for the drive.
  7. Enter the size in megabytes for the new partition. If you intend to install only one drive, enter the maximum amount shown. If you wish to create multiple partitions on a single drive, remember that Windows XP requires at least 1.5 Gigabytes of space, plus swap space, and areas for temporary files. A good rule of thumb is not to install Windows XP on a partition less than 5 Gigabytes, unless you wish to impact performance. When calculating, remember that there are 1,024 Megabytes per Gigabyte. Press ENTER once you have chosen your desired partition size.
  8. The system will create your new partition, and you will now be at the partition summary screen once again. Select your new partition, usually labeled "C: Partition 1 [Raw]" and press ENTER.
  9. Select either "Format the Partition using the NTFS File System" OR "Format the Partition using the FAT File System," and press ENTER. NTFS is the preferred method, supporting a larger amount of disk space per partition than FAT, and including security features at the file system level. NTFS also includes system level compression. If your partition is larger than 32 Gigabytes, you must choose NTFS. However, with a partition less than 32 Gigabytes, you can choose FAT, and convert to NTFS later should you desire. Be aware that NTFS cannot be converted back to FAT.It is highly recommended to avoid Quick Format, as this skips an important process that checks the hard drive for errors or bad sectors. This scan is what consumes the majority of the time taken when performing a full format. If there are errors on a disk at the physical level, it's best to catch them now rather than later.
  10. The system will now format the partition. The length of time this process requires depends on the speed and size of the drive, and the type of file system you selected earlier. In most cases, the larger the partition, the longer the process will take.
  11. Windows will now start copying files from the installation disc and prompt you to reboot the computer when the process is completed. Press ENTER when prompted to reboot, otherwise it will do so automatically after 15 seconds.
  12. This is the most time consuming part. When the computer reboots, do not press enter to boot from the disc this time, rather allow the computer to boot from the hard drive. If you are greeted with the Windows XP Boot screen, all is well so far.
  13. Now the setup program will display various marketing information to you as it installs and configures itself to your system. The estimated time remaining is displayed in the lower left corner.Note: it is normal for the screen to flicker, turn on and off, or resize during this process.
  14. Sooner or later, a dialog window will appear, asking you to choose your Regional settings. Select appropriate settings native to your area. Click the "Next" button when that is completed.
  15. Enter your Product Key, (otherwise known as a CD or Install Key,) at this window. You will not be able to complete this process without a valid Key. Click "Next" to continue.
  16. If your computer is going to be on a LAN (Local Area Network) at home, or even just for kicks, give it a name.
  17. Select your time zone, and ensure that the date/time are correct. Click "Next" to continue.
  18. Leave "Typical Settings" selected for Network Setup, unless you have a specialized access device or protocol required. Refer to the documentation for that device for installation procedures.
  19. Setup will continue to install other devices and peripherals connected to your machine, give you marketing and capability information, then reboot as before.
  20. Congratulations! You've installed Windows XP. There are a few more additional set-up routines required, but you have completed the installation. Remove the CD from the drive.
  21. Upon Reboot, click Yes when you are informed Windows will be changing your visual settings to improve quality.
  22. In the next box, if you can read the text, press the "OK" button.
  23. A similar screen to Part 2 of the install process will appear. If your computer is connected to the internet, select your connection type. Press Next to continue.
  24. If connected to the Internet, Select "Activate Now."
  25. After the Activation Process, a window will appear allowing you to select the users for the computer. Enter your name, and the names of others who will be using the machine. Press Next to continue.
  26. You will now be looking at the default Windows XP Desktop. Congratulations!

Tips

  • The setup generally takes 15 to 40 minutes depending on the speed of your system. It's best to stay near, because throughout the installation, it will ask questions such as the Time and Network settings.
  • If you encounter any difficulties installing, Windows Setup will give you technical information about the error, which can help determine its cause. Check the troubleshooter on http://www.microsoft.com for assistance with common installation problems.
  • Don't forget to set your boot priority in your BIOS. On older systems, the BIOS is set to read Floppy, HDD, and THEN CD-ROM. You will need to set your boot priority to load the CD-ROM before Floppy and HDD.

Warnings

  • You can install Windows more than once on a single partition, but this may lead to system instability in the future. Download software such as Partition Magic 8, to safely divide the hard drive into partitions for safe install.
  • Do not attempt to install Windows on a system that does not meet the minimum requirements.
  • Be sure to Activate Windows within 30 days of installation, otherwise the system will not allow you to log on until Activation is complete.
  • Some user's installing Windows XP from disks with Service Pack 2 or below experience issues during the early stages of install on modern computers, characterized as never-ending reboot loops, or a Blue Screen Error (BSOD). This is due to some disks lacking a driver for SATA hard drives. In order to fix this, the user will have to slipstream the drivers to a copy of the install cd, or put the required drivers on a floppy disk and manually add them to the install list.

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How to remove a virus and repair windows xp for free


How to Remove a Virus and Repair Windows XP for Free
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How to fix a virus infected Windows XP machine for free.

Steps

  1. Download the following tools:
  2. Install all of the above tools.
  3. Update all of the above tools.
  4. Run scans with all of the above tools. This should remove most viruses.
  5. If Windows is corrupted, run a Windows "repair installation" by following the directions at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx
  6. Uninstall Ewido and Nod32.

Tips

  • Before doing all of this, download Rootkit Revealer from http://www.sysinternals.com and run this software. If it reveals a number of discrepancies, consider taking your machine to a professional.
  • If you consider yourself an expert user, using "Autorun Explorer" from http://www.sysinternals.com in safe mode can quickly stop viruses from running on-boot, making it easier to remove them. Do not use this software unless you are an expert user.

Warnings

  • The chances of these steps leaving your operating system in shambles is high.
  • Use common sense. Do not do anything that you are not comfortable doing.
  • Do not do this on someone else's computer without their permission.

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How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry That Prevents Windows XP from Starting
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This article describes how to recover a Windows XP system (without using the recovery console) that does not start because of corruption in the registry.

Steps

  1. When you try to start or restart your Windows XP-based computer, you may receive one of the following error messages:
    • Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWSYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM
    • Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWSYSTEM32\CONFIG\SOFTWARE
    • Stop: c0000218 {Registry File Failure} The registry cannot load the hive (file): \SystemRoot\System32\Config\SOFTWARE or its log or alternate
    • System error: Lsass.exe
    • When trying to update a password the return status indicates that the value provided as the current password is not correct.
  2. In this article, we will call the computer with the corrupted registry “Computer A” and we will call the other computer with a working Windows XP “Computer B”.
  3. Make sure both “Computer A” and “Computer B” are powered off. Unplug the power cord from both computers and take off the case from both computers. Before touching any components inside of the computer, touch the metal case to discharge any static electricity that may be built up in your body. The use of a wrist strap is recommended.
  4. Carefully remove the IDE ribbon cable and the power connector from the HDD (C: Drive) in “Computer A”. Remove any screws that are securing the HDD to the case, and remove the HDD from “Computer A”.
  5. Carefully plug an available IDE ribbon cable connector and power connector from “Computer B” into the HDD that you removed from “Computer A”. Take note of which position of the IDE cable you just connected to the HDD, and set the jumper on that HDD accordingly. (The connector on the end of the IDE ribbon cable is always the master and the one in the middle is always the slave.)
  6. Plug the power cord into “Computer B” and boot the system. Windows XP should find the HDD from “Computer A” and install the drivers for it. Then Windows XP should prompt you to reboot. When this happens, reboot the system.
  7. In order to gain access to the System Volume Information folder, use the one step in steps 8-12 that is the appropriate section for your computer.
  8. Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition Using the FAT32 File System
    • Click Start, and then click My Computer.
    • On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
    • On the View tab, click Show hidden files and folders.
    • Clear the Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) check box. Click Yes when you are prompted to confirm the change.
    • Click OK.
    • Double-click the System Volume Information folder in the root folder to open it.
  9. Windows XP Professional Using the NTFS File System on a Domain
    • Click Start, and then click My Computer.
    • On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
    • On the View tab, click Show hidden files and folders.
    • Clear the Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) check box. Click Yes when you are prompted to confirm the change.
    • Click OK.
    • Right-click the System Volume Information folder in the root folder, and then click Sharing and Security.
    • Click the Security tab.If the security tab does not show as stated in this article, you need to enable the security tab to be shown by doing the following (In a NTFS partition): Access Windows Explorer. (Start-All Programs-Accessories-Windows Explorer) Click “Tools”, click “Folder Options”, click the “View” tab, and clear the checkbox next to “Use simple file sharing (Recommended)”. Click “Apply” and then click “OK”.
    • Click Add, and then type the name of the user to whom you want to give access to the folder. Choose the account location if appropriate (either local or from the domain). Typically, this is the account with which you are logged on. Click OK, and then click OK again.
    • Double-click the System Volume Information folder in the root folder to open it.
  10. Windows XP Professional using the NTFS File System on a Workgroup or Standalone Computer
    • Click Start, and then click My Computer.
    • On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
    • On the View tab, click Show hidden files and folders.
    • Clear the Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) check box. Click Yes when you are prompted to confirm the change.
    • Clear the Use simple file sharing (Recommended) check box.
    • Click OK.
    • Right-click the System Volume Information folder in the root folder, and then click Properties.
    • Click the Security tab.If the security tab does not show as stated in that article, you need to enable the security tab to be shown by doing the following (In a NTFS partition): Access Windows Explorer. (Start-All Programs-Accessories-Windows Explorer) Click “Tools”, click “Folder Options”, click the “View” tab, and clear the checkbox next to “Use simple file sharing (Recommended)”. Click “Apply” and then click “OK”.
    • Click Add, and then type the name of the user to whom you want to give access to the folder. Typically, this is the account with which you are logged on. Click OK, and then click OK again.
    • Double-click the System Volume Information folder in the root folder to open it.
  11. Using CACLS with Windows XP Home Edition Using the NTFS File System
    • Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK.
    • Make sure that you are in the root folder of the partition for which you want to gain access to the System Volume Information folder. For example, to gain access the C:\System Volume Information folder, make sure that you are in the root folder of drive C (at a "C:\" prompt).
    • Type the following line, and then press ENTER: cacls "driveletter.\System Volume Information" /E /G username:FMake sure to type the quotation marks as indicated. This command adds the specified user to the folder with Full Control permissions.
    • Click the System Volume Information folder in the root folder to open it.
    • If you need to remove the permissions after troubleshooting, type the following line at a command prompt, and then press ENTER: cacls "driveletter.\System Volume Information" /E /R usernameThis command removes all permissions for the specified user.
  12. The following steps also work if you restart the computer to Safe mode because simple file sharing is automatically turned off when you run the computer in Safe mode.
    • Open My Computer, right-click the System Volume Information folder, and then click Properties.
    • Click the Security tab.
    • Click Add, and then type the name of the user to whom you want to give access to the folder. Typically, this is the account with which you are logged on.
    • Click OK, and then click OK again.
    • Double-click the System Volume Information folder to open it.
  13. In Windows Explorer, Navigate to “X: Drive:” (where the “X” indicates the HDD that was taken out of “Computer A”). Highlight “X: Drive”
  14. Click “File”, “New”, “Folder”. Name the new folder “TMP”.Note: In most cases, the “C: Drive” is where this computer will have the Windows XP operating system, it is important that you DO NOT do steps 6 on in the “C: Drive”, make sure you are doing them in the HDD that came from “Computer A” with the corrupt registry.
  15. In Windows Explorer, Navigate to the folder X:\WINDOWS\system32\config. Rename the following files as indicated.rename DEFAULT to DEFAULT.bakrename SAM to SAM.bakrename SECURITY to SECURITY.bakrename SOFTWARE to SOFTWARE.bakrename SYSTEM to SYSTEM.bak
  16. Move those 5 files to the folder X:\TMP
  17. Navigate to the folder X:\System Volume InformationThis folder should have one or more sub-folders named something like_restore{2DFE4378-585C-4511-9C11-E98B62D7827B}In one or more of those sub-folders, there should be more sub-folders called RPxx. (the xx will be a number.) These are the locations that system restore creates and stores files for system restore points. In each of the RPxx folder, there should be a sub-folder called “snapshot”.The following path is an example of a folder path to the snapshot folder:X:\System Volume Information\_restore{2DFE4378-585C-4511-9C11-E98B62D7827B}\RP1\snapshot
  18. In the “snapshot” folders, the first five files should be called:_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SAM_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SECURITY_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SOFTWARE_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SYSTEM_REGISTRY_USER_DEFAULTNavigate through these “snapshot” folders until you find the preceding five files dated a day or two before the registry got corrupted. (It helps to click “View” and “details” on these folders to see the date the files were modified.)
  19. Once you find those five files with the date you are comfortable with, copy those five files to X:\WINDOWS\system32\config. Rename the following files as indicated.rename_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SAM to SAMrename_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SECURITY to SECURITYrename_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SOFTWARE to SOFTWARErename_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SYSTEM to SYSTEMrename_REGISTRY_USER_DEFAULT to DEFAULT
  20. Power down “Computer B” now.
  21. Unplug the power cord from “Computer B”. Before touching any components inside of the computer, touch the metal case to discharge any static electricity that may be built up in your body. The use of a wrist strap is recommended.
  22. Carefully remove the IDE ribbon cable and the power connector from the HDD (X: Drive) in “Computer B”, and remove the HDD.
  23. Carefully plug the IDE ribbon cable connector and power connector from “Computer A” into the HDD. (Use the same connector location on the IDE ribbon cable that you originally removed from this drive.) Reset the jumper on that HDD according to the position indicated by the IDE connection location. (The connector on the end of the IDE ribbon cable is always the master and the one in the middle is always the slave.)
  24. Plug the power cord into “Computer A” and boot the system. Windows XP should boot up to the desktop now. (You may need to re-activate Windows XP at this point.
  25. Replace the case on both computers.

Tips

  • This procedure does not require the use of the Recovery Console, but it does require the use of a separate computer with a working copy of Microsoft Windows XP installed.
  • This article assumes that typical recovery methods have failed and access to the system is not available.
  • Although this procedure does not guarantee full recovery of the system to a previous state, there is a great chance that that will be the outcome. At the very least, you should be able to recover your data when you use this procedure. This procedure does not require the use of the Recovery Console, but it does require the use of a separate computer with a working copy of Microsoft Windows XP installed, separate from the one you are trying to recover. This article also takes it for granted that you are familiar, competent, and comfortable working with the inside of a computer, namely the installing and removing of Hard Disk Drives (HDD’s) and the jumper settings for the HDD’s to switch back and forth from Master and Slave settings. After this procedure is complete, you may need to activate Windows XP again.
  • It is possible to do the above using a Linux installation, or a Knoppix live CD. Recent versions of Knoppix support read-write to NTFS file systems.
  • Once completed, it might be worth:
    • Running windows update
    • Checking your system for viruses
    • Create new system restore point

Warnings

  • This article lists all the required steps in specific order to make sure that the process is fully completed.
  • This article takes for granted that you are familiar, competent, and comfortable working with the inside of a computer, namely the installing and removing of Hard Disk Drives (HDD’s) and the jumper settings for the HDD’s to switch back and forth from Master and Slave settings.
  • After this procedure is complete, you may need to activate Windows XP again.
  • Make sure to replace all five of the registry hives (the five "files" talked about in this article). If you only replace a single hive or two, this can cause potential issues because software and hardware may have settings in multiple locations in the registry.
  • You may lose your users and passwords, therefore any NTFS encrypted files will no longer be accessible.

Things You'll Need

  • A separate computer with a working copy of Microsoft Windows XP installed.
  • Possibly a phillips screwdriver to remove the case cover and/or HDD.
  • Possibly needle nose pliers to manipulate HDD Jumpers.

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Issue of XP Rights

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How to Determine if You Have Administrative Rights in Windows Xp

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This article shows you how to tell if you have administrative rights in Microsoft Windows XP.

Steps

  1. Log onto the computer.
  2. Right-click Start.
  3. If Open All Users and Explore All Users options are available, you have administrative rights.

Tips

  • If the Open All Users and Explore All Users options are not available, you do not have administrative rights on that user profile and you'll need to contact someone with administrative rights in order to do certain things.

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How to Install Windows XP
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Installing Windows XP (Home or Professional Edition) can be very simple, even for those without much experience working with computers. This article assumes that you are installing Windows XP directly from a disc onto a clean, unpartitioned, unformatted hard drive, and that all computer components are installed and working correctly.

Steps


  1. Ensure that your computer meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements to run Windows XP:
    • 300 Mhz Intel or AMD CPU
    • 128 Megabytes of system RAM (It can work with 64 Megabytes of RAM but its not recommended)
    • 1.5 Gigabytes of available drive space
    • Super VGA 800x600 Display Adapter
    • CD or DVD-ROM
    • Keyboard and mouse, or other pointing devices
    • Network Interface Adapter required for Internet and Network Connectivity

  2. Ensure you have a Windows XP Product Key. It is printed on a sticker on your software package. It is a string of 5 groups of characters (each 5 long), separated by dashes, resulting in 25 characters in all.It looks like this: HHHCF-WCF9P-M3YCC-RXDXH-FC3C6.When the software has almost finished installing, you will be asked for it.You need the product key to complete installing Windows.
  3. Before inserting the CD, you'll have to enter bios (in most cases by presing DEL on system startup) and select your primary boot device CDrom. Insert the Windows XP Installation Disc and start your computer. When prompted to "Press any key to boot from CD," press a key on the keyboard.
  4. The installation program will check your hardware, install default-set drivers, and load files necessary for installation. When arriving at the "Welcome to Setup" screen, Press ENTER to begin the installation process.
  5. Read the License Agreement, and press F8 indicating you agree to its terms.
  6. On the next screen, you are presented with a summary of the available partitions on your installed hard drives. At this point, you should see only one entry, "Unpartitioned Space." It will be highlighted in grey. Press C on your keyboard to begin creating partitions for the drive.
  7. Enter the size in megabytes for the new partition. If you intend to install only one drive, enter the maximum amount shown. If you wish to create multiple partitions on a single drive, remember that Windows XP requires at least 1.5 Gigabytes of space, plus swap space, and areas for temporary files. A good rule of thumb is not to install Windows XP on a partition less than 5 Gigabytes, unless you wish to impact performance. When calculating, remember that there are 1,024 Megabytes per Gigabyte. Press ENTER once you have chosen your desired partition size.
  8. The system will create your new partition, and you will now be at the partition summary screen once again. Select your new partition, usually labeled "C: Partition 1 [Raw]" and press ENTER.
  9. Select either "Format the Partition using the NTFS File System" OR "Format the Partition using the FAT File System," and press ENTER. NTFS is the preferred method, supporting a larger amount of disk space per partition than FAT, and including security features at the file system level. NTFS also includes system level compression. If your partition is larger than 32 Gigabytes, you must choose NTFS. However, with a partition less than 32 Gigabytes, you can choose FAT, and convert to NTFS later should you desire. Be aware that NTFS cannot be converted back to FAT.It is highly recommended to avoid Quick Format, as this skips an important process that checks the hard drive for errors or bad sectors. This scan is what consumes the majority of the time taken when performing a full format. If there are errors on a disk at the physical level, it's best to catch them now rather than later.
  10. The system will now format the partition. The length of time this process requires depends on the speed and size of the drive, and the type of file system you selected earlier. In most cases, the larger the partition, the longer the process will take.
  11. Windows will now start copying files from the installation disc and prompt you to reboot the computer when the process is completed. Press ENTER when prompted to reboot, otherwise it will do so automatically after 15 seconds.
  12. This is the most time consuming part. When the computer reboots, do not press enter to boot from the disc this time, rather allow the computer to boot from the hard drive. If you are greeted with the Windows XP Boot screen, all is well so far.
  13. Now the setup program will display various marketing information to you as it installs and configures itself to your system. The estimated time remaining is displayed in the lower left corner.Note: it is normal for the screen to flicker, turn on and off, or resize during this process.
  14. Sooner or later, a dialog window will appear, asking you to choose your Regional settings. Select appropriate settings native to your area. Click the "Next" button when that is completed.
  15. Enter your Product Key, (otherwise known as a CD or Install Key,) at this window. You will not be able to complete this process without a valid Key. Click "Next" to continue.
  16. If your computer is going to be on a LAN (Local Area Network) at home, or even just for kicks, give it a name.
  17. Select your time zone, and ensure that the date/time are correct. Click "Next" to continue.
  18. Leave "Typical Settings" selected for Network Setup, unless you have a specialized access device or protocol required. Refer to the documentation for that device for installation procedures.
  19. Setup will continue to install other devices and peripherals connected to your machine, give you marketing and capability information, then reboot as before.
  20. Congratulations! You've installed Windows XP. There are a few more additional set-up routines required, but you have completed the installation. Remove the CD from the drive.
  21. Upon Reboot, click Yes when you are informed Windows will be changing your visual settings to improve quality.
  22. In the next box, if you can read the text, press the "OK" button.
  23. A similar screen to Part 2 of the install process will appear. If your computer is connected to the internet, select your connection type. Press Next to continue.
  24. If connected to the Internet, Select "Activate Now."
  25. After the Activation Process, a window will appear allowing you to select the users for the computer. Enter your name, and the names of others who will be using the machine. Press Next to continue.
  26. You will now be looking at the default Windows XP Desktop. Congratulations!

Tips


  • The setup generally takes 15 to 40 minutes depending on the speed of your system. It's best to stay near, because throughout the installation, it will ask questions such as the Time and Network settings.
  • If you encounter any difficulties installing, Windows Setup will give you technical information about the error, which can help determine its cause. Check the troubleshooter on http://www.microsoft.com for assistance with common installation problems.
  • Don't forget to set your boot priority in your BIOS. On older systems, the BIOS is set to read Floppy, HDD, and THEN CD-ROM. You will need to set your boot priority to load the CD-ROM before Floppy and HDD.

Warnings


  • You can install Windows more than once on a single partition, but this may lead to system instability in the future. Download software such as Partition Magic 8, to safely divide the hard drive into partitions for safe install.
  • Do not attempt to install Windows on a system that does not meet the minimum requirements.
  • Be sure to Activate Windows within 30 days of installation, otherwise the system will not allow you to log on until Activation is complete.
  • Some user's installing Windows XP from disks with Service Pack 2 or below experience issues during the early stages of install on modern computers, characterized as never-ending reboot loops, or a Blue Screen Error (BSOD). This is due to some disks lacking a driver for SATA hard drives. In order to fix this, the user will have to slipstream the drivers to a copy of the install cd, or put the required drivers on a floppy disk and manually add them to the install list.

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