To install windows xp you need first to boot your system from CD-ROM.
Fortunately when you use Microsoft Windows XP, the boot disk is the CD.
As the first boot device, you only are required to set the CD-ROM drive to boot order your system.
If you use previous Windows versions of operating system, you should have to make use of a boot floppy disk to install the OS.
However XP provides all you need: CD-ROM driver, formatting and partitioning tools, on the disk.
Guide to install Windows XP
1- Now you have set the drive as the first boot device, insert the XP installation disk in your CD drive and reboot the computer. If you see the message asking to repair the existing installation, to perform a new installation or to quit, press enter key to begin a new installation.
2 - Then press F8 key to accept the user license agreement. Otherwise you won’t be able to go to the next step.
If you have an upgrade version you can use it to install Windows XP on your new system. But you’ll have also to make use of your full version to display the screen and follow the installation process.
3- Because you have a new hard drive that you haven’t partitioned yet, you’ll have to choose between two available installations options shown by Windows.
If you hit enter key, you’ll let Windows do the job. It is the best choice if you are not familiar with partitioning disk procedures.
4- The next screen shows you two file systems, FAT32 or NTFS to format your drive. If you intend to install two or more operating systems on the computer choose FAT32 option. For a simple usage the NTFS is your best option. Press enter to format the partition.
5- It is important at this step that you select your region and your language. This will allow Windows supplying your time zone and your keyboard layout.
6- Enter your XP product key code exactly as it is shown on the back of the CD, and then click next.
7- At this step you can choose to give a name to your PC or not. However it’s necessary if you plan to do a network system. You should then have an Admin password to control the network. Finally you have to choose your network settings options.
Now you don’t have to do anything else than let the installation procedure closing stages.
8- When you finally see the XP screen, install drivers for sound and video and all the peripheral components installed in your complete system. You’ll be able, after that, to clean install all your programs on the computer.
Now you can start to enjoy your new brand building computer at the moment you come to an end to install windows XP.
