How to Format a PC and Install Windows XP SP

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get Windows XP installation CD.

   You usually get it with your pc, if you buy windows.
   
   If you don't have, Buy a CD from Microsoft.
   
   You will need the key for installation.
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   Step 2: Start your pc and press key F2

   Your PC Bios settings will be displayed.
   
   Find boot menu.
   
   In boot device priority select CD-ROM as first boot device. , Your pc will boot from CD and windows installation will start.
   
   Press enter at this screen. ,,,,, Choose NTFS quick. ,,, You can see the progress in the progress bar on left panel. ,, This usually comes with windows installation disk, written behind the pack.
   
   You can also buy a key online from Microsoft. , If you need, you can also type a password to login or else you can leave it empty. ,,,, At this stage you can remove CD from drive. ,
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   Step 3: F12 or delete key (Depends on your PC model).

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   Step 4: Insert your Windows XP cd and restart your pc.

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   Step 5: Accept License agreement by pressing F8 key.

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   Step 6: Select hard drive partition for installation of XP.

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   Step 7: If you want

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   Step 8: you may create separate partition at this screen by pressing 'C' key and defining the size of partition.

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   Step 9: Now select your desired partition for installation of Windows XP and press enter.

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    Step 10: Choose to format the partition.

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    Step 11: Setup will format the partition.

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    Step 12: After formatting

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    Step 13: Setup will start copying files on to the hard disk.

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    Step 14: After copying of files

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    Step 15: setup will start installing Windows.

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    Step 16: Select desired language and regional settings

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    Step 17: when prompted by setup.

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    Step 18: Enter windows key.

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    Step 19: Type a name for your computer.

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    Step 20: Select time and date settings and time zone according to your country.

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    Step 21: Provide network settings for networking pc's or select typical settings and press enter.

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    Step 22: Setup will install devices and register components.

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    Step 23: After completion setup will do a cleanup of files and will restart your pc automatically.

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    Step 24: Click ok

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    Step 25: When windows prompt you to improve your screen

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