How To Install Windows Grosse Pointe MI

Windows XP is probably the easiest operating system to install to date. This "HowTo" assumes that you already have a working copy of Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional.

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Windows XP is probably the easiest operating system to install to date. This "HowTo" assumes that you already have a working copy of Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional. They Install basically the same way, so this generalized article will help your through the process.

System Requirements

  • 300 Mhz Processor
  • .128 Megabytes of RAM
  • 1.5 GB of Hard Disk Space.
  • Super VGA, 800x600 resolution capable Video Card and Monitor
  • CD-ROM
  • Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse compatible pointing device

Bios Settings

In order to install Windows XP you will need to make sure that your computer is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive. Most modern computers allow you to control this aspect from the BIOS.
  1. Start up the computer.

  2. When you reach the screen showing a RAM test, look for a message that says "Hit F2 to enter setup" or a similar message. If you do not see this message, try tapping DEL, F2 or DEL+ F2. If you have the manual that came with the computer consult it for information on how to enter the BIOS Setup Menu.

  3. In the Bios Setup Menu, choose Boot Options.

    • Under "Boot First" select "CD-ROM"
    • Choose "Save Changes and Exit"
The computer will automatically restart, be sure to have your CD-ROM in, if not insert you CD-ROM now and restart the computer.
The Installation

Now for the easy part, the disk should be in and running, you should see a blue screen in front of you with a set of options. Just press enter.
  1. Now accept the License Agreement, it should then do a test of your system to make sure you have the basic component necessary to complete the installation, if you don't it will report an error.

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Author: Lloyd Walker

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