How do I install Microsoft Windows XP

1. The standard Microsoft Windows XP CD is bootable. Therefore start by

placing the Windows XP CD in your computer and reboot. If you plan to install Windows XP from USB flash drive, then make your flash drive as your first boot device, otherwise make the CD as your first boot if you’re using a Windows XP CD.

2. As computer boots a prompt to press any key to boot from CD or USB should be seen. When seen immediately press any key. If you do not get this prompt or are unable to boot from the disc run through the booting from a CD troubleshooting steps.

3. When the Windows XP setup menu appears press ENTER to continue the setup.

4. Next, the Windows XP licensing agreement will be shown, if you agree to this agreement press F8.

5. Next, Windows gives you the option to repair Windows XP or to install a fresh copy if Windows XP is already installed on the computer. If you're wanting to install a new copy of Windows XP press ESC.

6. Next, the partition setup will appear. If a partition already exists and you do not plan on having multiple operating systems on the computer, we recommend that you delete the existing partition before continuing the setup. You will know if a partition exists if you see anything other than Unpartitioned space. Note: When deleting a partition ALL information will be lost.

To delete the partition:on the drive press D and ENTER then press L to delete the partition and thenpress ENTER and then if you are aware that this will delete all information on the partition.

Note: If you have multiple partitions, we suggest deleting all partitions unless you plan on using these partitions. Deleting each of the other partitions can be done using the same above steps.

To create the partition:Select the unpartitioned space where you want to create a partition, and press C.Then, specify the size of the partition in MB (the default is to use all available space), and press ENTER.

7. Once you have a partition ready to have Windows XP installed on it press ENTER to install.

8. Next you need to select whether the drive will use FAT or NTFS. We suggest NTFS for users who are not sure what file system they want to use.

9. After selecting the file system and pressing enter the computer will start formatting the drive. Depending on how big the partition is determine the length of time the format takes to complete.

10.After the format Windows will begin installing the files and then take you through a wizard to continue with the remainder of the setup.