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Windows XP, Installing and Setup

On the following pages we'll take a look at what steps are involved for a successful installation of Windows XP, be it a clean installation or an upgrade over an existing Windows version.

Contents:

  • Page 1:
    • Preparing
    • Home Edition vs. Professional
    • Windows Update Advisor
    • Hardware Compatibility List
    • Upgrade your BIOS
    • Get the latest drivers
  • Page 2:
    • Backup your files
    • Upgrade vs. Clean Install
    • FDISK & Format
    • Uninstall
    • Dual Boot
  • Page 3:
    • File System
    • Clean Install Using Upgrade CD?
    • Running Setup
    • Dynamic Update
    • Administrator Password
  • Page 4:
    • Windows Welcome
    • Post Installation Tasks
  • Page 5:
    • Microsoft Knowledge Base Articles Relating to Setup