How to Install TinyXP

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Insert the live TinyXP disk into the CD-Drive.

   Exit the BIOS and continue startup.
   
   The TinyXP logo should appear on the screen ,, Try to use either 1 or
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   When prompted on what type of TinyXP to install.
   
   The screen will go blue and then a Windows setup logo will appear followed by a gray bar at the bottom of the screen to track set-up. ,, A screen showing all existing partitions and unpartitioned space will be shown, in this case existing partitions will be deleted by selecting each partition and pressing 'd'
   
   this will be followed by a confirmation and warning screen. , Once it has been partitioned press enter while you have the partition space you want to use selected to install TinyXP ,, Do not be concerned when boxes pop up to extract information- this is normal.
   
   This might take a while, expect to wait half an hour, easily...
   
   Go get a snack, a healthy one.
   
   Once that finishes you will be briefly welcomed by Windows before it heads of to 'Personalize Settings'. ,
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   Step 2: When the option appears on the screen enter the BIOS and set your CD-Drive as your primary boot device.

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   Step 3: Press enter

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   Step 4: when prompted to enter boot media.

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   Step 5: When a blue screen appears giving the prompt one what do do with the CD select 1 or install.

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   Step 6: Please wait while files are loaded.

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   Step 7: Create your partitions.

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   Step 8: Press 'c' when selecting unpartitioned space to create a partition

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   Step 9: you may chose the size but for this demonstration all free space will be used.

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    Step 10: Format the drive

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    Step 11: while both quick and normal formatting is available quick should only be used is the device has supported a partition before and is known to be clean of viruses

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    Step 12: Wait for the partition to format.

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    Step 13: Wait for a driver pack to install(assuming you chose a version with drivers)

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    Step 14: the computer might restart automatically(it is fine if it doesn't

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    Step 15: but I recommend that you restart it at least once before you start using you computer)

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    Step 16: and you are done.

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