How to Install Windows Using a CD
Order a Microsoft Windows XP Setup CD from the vendor. , Put the Setup CD into the drive, and press the Restart button on the computer case. , Make sure the computer prompts you to press a key to start the Setup., After your computer reboots, a...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Order a Microsoft Windows XP Setup CD from the vendor.
If it does not, you need to set the CD-Drive as the First Boot Device in Boot category in your computer's BIOS. , Press any key. -
Step 2: Put the Setup CD into the drive
,,, Ignore it this time. ,,, This should help protect against some viruses and improve stability. , Unlike OEM installs, there can be some issues here.
You might want to go to the hardware manufacturers' websites for the latest drivers. , -
Step 3: and press the Restart button on the computer case.
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Step 4: Make sure the computer prompts you to press a key to start the Setup.
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Step 5: After your computer reboots
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Step 6: a Black screen will appear showing the message 'Press any key to Boot from CD...'.
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Step 7: Wait for a few seconds until the a Blue Screen pops up with the Title Windows Setup.
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Step 8: Follow the instructions on the screen to install Windows.
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Step 9: Select a drive for Windows to be installed
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Step 10: and choose its File System (FAT32 or NTFS).
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Step 11: After a number of restarts
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Step 12: the previous screen with 'Press any key to Boot from CD...' will appear.
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Step 13: Set the Regional and Language
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Step 14: and Network Settings
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Step 15: and let the Setup install windows.
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Step 16: Install basic security software such as a firewall
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Step 17: antivirus program
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Step 18: and an anti-spyware program; the built-in Windows Firewall
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Step 19: microsoft AVG Free
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Step 20: and Safer Networking Spybot S & D should work fine.
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Step 21: Update Windows and the security software.
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Step 22: Make sure that all your hardware is working.
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Step 23: You are done with installing Windows
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Step 24: now take a Quick Tour
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Step 25: as Windows will pop-up a message for it.
Detailed Guide
If it does not, you need to set the CD-Drive as the First Boot Device in Boot category in your computer's BIOS. , Press any key.
,,, Ignore it this time. ,,, This should help protect against some viruses and improve stability. , Unlike OEM installs, there can be some issues here.
You might want to go to the hardware manufacturers' websites for the latest drivers. ,
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