How to install Windows XP

Windows XP requires computer hardware with a minimum of PII 233MHz, 64MB of RAM, and 1.5GB of available hard disk space. It is recommended to configure PII 300MHz and 12 8MB memory. The ideal configuration should be higher than PII 500MHz and physical memory 256MB. It is ideal to select "new installation" under Windows 98/Me system, and keep Windows 98/Me dual boot.

First step: Put the Windows XP installation CD into the CD-ROM drive, it will automatically run automatically. When the welcome screen appears, select "Install Microsoft Windows XP" to start the installer and start the installation. If it does not run automatically or the function is turned off, in the Windows window, enter the installation CD from "My Computer", double-click the "setup.exe" file; under DOS, first load the CD-ROM driver and type "smartdrv. Exe "Enter", then type "\\I386\\winnt. exe" and press Enter.

Step 2: After the installation program starts, it will ask how to install, whether to upgrade (recommended) or new installation (advanced). After selecting "New Installation", accept the license agreement, type the product key, select "Advanced Options", and enter the "I want to choose to install the drive letter and disk partition (W) during the installation process" (Computer Knowledge Network www.pc6c. Com).

Step 3: The installer starts copying the installation files to the hard disk and needs to wait patiently.

Step 4: After the copy is complete, the machine reboots and selects the installation partition; you can also type "C" to create a new disk partition or delete a disk partition. This window does not appear if "Advanced Options" is not selected correctly in the front.

Step 5: Select the partition format according to your wishes. Considering the convenience and compatibility of use, the average family chooses FAT32 as well.

Step 6: Prompt to select the system folder. It is recommended to choose another folder, which means you should not use the original Win-dows folder.

Step 7: The installer checks the disk and takes about 1 minute.

Step 8: After restarting the machine, it will take a long time to officially install Windows XP. Do not mistake the machine for a crash and manually restart the system.

Step 9: Install the device and display a progress bar on the screen to see the completion.

Step 10: Enter the general settings:

(1) Set the language and regional options, select the default settings;

(2) Enter your personal information, depending on the situation Input can be, because it can be modified later;

(3) set the administrator password, this is necessary, and this password can not be forgotten;

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(5) Install the network, the general family does not have to pay attention;

(6) Set the network, you can use the typical settings.

Step 11: See the completion of the installation window, wait for the installer to save settings, delete used temporary files, and so on.

Step 12: When you start Windows XP for the first time, you will be prompted to register online immediately. You can choose to register later.

Step 13: Windows XP should be activated immediately, otherwise the system will be locked after 30 days. There are two methods: Internet activation and phone activation. Internet activation is generally selected. After connecting to the Internet, as long as the serial number is correct, it can be completed in a few seconds. In addition, if you want to upgrade and install Windows XP in Windows 98/Me/2000, just go to "Step 2" and select the system default "Upgrade" installation.