Hello guys... I am observing that the many people are not able to install windows XP on their OS (operating system) because the lack of knowledge. For those peoples i am goanna tell you in this post the whole process by some simple steps and clear pictures.
1.CHECK SYSTEM REQUIRMENT
First of all you have to ensure that your OS (operating system) is eligible for the requirements of windows XP.
Requirements
• 300 MHz Intel or AMD CPU
• 128 megabytes (MB) of system RAM
• 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available drive space
• Super VGA (800x600) or higher display adapter
• CD or DVD-ROM
• Keyboard and mouse, or other pointing de
• Network Interface Adapter required for Internet and Network Connectivity
• Sound card and speakers or headphones
2. ENSURE THE WINDOWS IS ORIGNAL
You have to ensure the originality on of windows by checking the product key. If you have the product key you can activate windows. By the activated windows you can avail many facilities of Microsoft free of cost. Product key should be found on back of cover of the CD or DVD. The product key is a string of 5 groups of characters, separated by dashes, resulting in 25 characters in all. You will need the product key to complete installing Windows.
3. PREPARE YOUR COMPUTER TO BOOT FROM CD/DVD
Before inserting the CD, you will need to set your computer to boot from a CD instead of from the hard drive. This will allow you to load the Windows XP setup files before your computer boots to its installed OS. You can change the boot order from the BOOT menu in your BIOS.
To enter the BIOS of your computer, you typically press F9 when your computer.
In the BOOT menu, set the order so that your CD/DVD-ROM drive is set as the 1st Boot Device.
If you are installing Windows XP from a USB drive, make sure that the USB drive is set as the 1st Boot Device. You may need to have the USB drive inserted for it to appear as an option.
4. LOAD THE INSTALLER
Formerly your Boot Order is set, insert the Windows XP CD into your drive and start your computer. You will be presented with the message: Press any key to boot from CD OR DVD. Press any key on your keyboard to start the Setup program.
Setup will load files to begin the installation, which may take a few moments. Once the loading is complete, you will be taken to the Welcome screen.
5. BEGIN INSTALLATION
You are given several options, but if you are installing or reinstalling Windows XP, you will want to press ENTER to start the installation configuration.
6. READ THE LICENSE AGREEMENT
This document will tell you what you can and cannot do and your rights as the consumer. After reading, press F8 indicating you agree to the terms.
7. SELECTION OF PARTITION
You’ll see a list of available partitions on your hard drive. If you are installing Windows XP on a new hard drive, you should see only one entry labeled "Unpartitioned space." If you’ve a previous version of Windows on your computer, you will potentially have multiple partitions.
• Installing Windows XP will erase all of the data on the partition that you choose. Select a partition that is empty or that contains data that you do not care to lose.
• You can delete your partitions with the “D” key. This will return them to “Unpartitioned space”. Any data on the partition will be lost when it is deleted.
CREAT NEW PPPARTION
Select the Unpartitioned space and press “C”. This will open a new screen where you can set the partition’s size from the available space. Enter the size in megabytes (MB) for the new partition and then press ENTER.
• By default, the partition will be set to the maximum amount of available space. Unless you plan on creating multiple partitions, you can usually leave this at its default.
• Windows XP requires at least 1.5 gigabytes (1536 MB) for its installation files, but you will want more than this for programs, documents, downloads, and other files. 5 gigabytes (5120 MB) is a good baseline amount for Windows XP, with more if you plan on installing a lot of programs.
• You can create multiple partitions on a single drive. This can allow you to separate your programs from your movies and music, or to install another operating system. Windows XP can only be installed on one discrete partition.
• Windows XP requires at least 1.5 gigabytes (1536 MB) for its installation files, but you will want more than this for programs, documents, downloads, and other files. 5 gigabytes (5120 MB) is a good baseline amount for Windows XP, with more if you plan on installing a lot of programs.
• You can create multiple partitions on a single drive. This can allow you to separate your programs from your movies and music, or to install another operating system. Windows XP can only be installed on one discrete partition.
Once you’ve created your installation partition, you will be returned to the partition selection screen. Select your new partition, usually labeled "C: Partition 1 [Raw]" and press ENTER.
8. FOMATING
Choose "Format the Partition using the NTFS File System" and press ENTER. NTFS is the favored method, supporting a larger amount of disk space per partition than FAT, and including security features at the file system level.
• If your partition size is larger than 32 GB, you’ll not be given the option to choose FAT.
• It is highly optional 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 greater part of the time taken when performing a full format. If there are errors on a disk at the physical level, it is best to catch them now slightly than later.
WAIT FOR THE FORMAT TO COMPLETE
The system will now format the partition. The length of time this process requires depends on the speed and size of the drive. In common, the larger the partition, the longer the process will take.
9. WAIT FOR THE SETUP FILES COPYING
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.
10. ALLOW THE SYSTEM TO OPEN INSTALLED WINDOWS
You will see the message asking you to press a key to boot from CD. Ignore it and allow the computer to continue booting from the hard drive. You will see the Windows logo as the Setup program loads.
11. WAIT FOR THE INSTALLATION TO PROCEED
After the Windows logo goes away, you’ll see a list of steps remaining on the left side of the screen, and tips for using windows on the right. The time remaining for the installation will be displayed below the list of steps remaining.
It is normal for the screen to flicker, turn on and off, or resize during this process.
12. CHOOSE YOUR LANGUAGE
During the installation process a dialog window will come into view, asking you to choose your Regional settings. Select appropriate settings native to your area. Click the Next button when that is completed.
Enter your full name if you want. This will be set as the “owner” of Windows, and will be attached to certain things, such as Document making.
13. ENTER PRODUCT KEY
You cannot proceed without entering product key. Put key and click on “NEXT” to continue.
14. SET YOUR COMPUTER NAME
You can set your name or name by your organization or your working place.
15. SET YOUR TIME ZONE
Ensure that the date/time is correct. Click "Next" to continue.
16. CHOOSE YOUR NETWORK SETTING
Approximately all users installing Windows XP on a home or personal computer can leave "Typical Settings" selected for Network Setup. If you are installing Windows XP in a business or academic environment, check with the system administrator, though Typical Settings will most likely work.
• In the next window, nearly all users can select “No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain.” If you are in a corporate setting, ask your system administrator which you should choose.
• You can usually leave the workgroup name set to default.
17. WAIT FOR THE INSTALATION TO FINALIZE
This will only take a few minutes, and the computer will reboot when it is finished installing. Once the computer reboots, you will be taken to the Windows XP desktop. At this point, installation is complete, though there are a few things left to do before Windows is completely usable.
COMPLETION
18. SET YOUR DISPLAY PREFERENCES
Once Windows loads, you will be told that Windows will automatically configure your display. Click OK to start the configuration. Your screen will flash a couple times, and then you will be asked if you can read the box that appears.
19. SET YOUR CONNECTION PREFERENCE
If your computer is connected to the internet, select your connection type. Press Next to continue.
20. ACTIVATE YOU COPY OF WINDOWS
If connected to the Internet, Select "Activate now." Windows will connect to the activation server and automatically authenticate your copy of Windows. If you haven’t entered your Product Key yet, you will need to enter it now.
21. CREATE USER
After the Activation Process, a window will show 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.
22. START USING WINDOWS
You will now be looking at the default Windows XP Desktop. Well done!
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