Step for installing windows XP
On This PageINTRODUCTIONUpgrade to Windows XPInstall Windows XP to a new hard diskInstall Windows XP to a new folderPerform a clean install of Windows XPPerform a multiple boot operationINTRODUCTIONloadTOCNode(1, 'summary');This step-by-step article describes how to install Windows XP.Upgrade to Windows XPThis section describes how to upgrade to Windows XP from Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), and Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional.Note Before you start the upgrade process, obtain and install the latest BIOS upgrade for your computer from the computer's manufacturer. If you update the BIOS after you upgrade the computer, you may have to reinstall Windows XP to take advantage of features such as Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the BIOS. Update the firmware in all of your hardware devices before you start the upgrade if you can.Also, you may want to disconnect from the Internet during the installation. Disconnecting from the Internet during the installation helps protect you from malicious users. You may also want to enable the Microsoft Internet Explorer firewall. For more information, see the "Enable or disable Internet Connection Firewall" topic in Windows XP Help.1.Start your computer, and then insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.2.If Windows automatically detects the CD-ROM, click Install Windows to start the Windows XP Setup Wizard. If Windows does not automatically detect the CD-ROM, click Start, click Run, type the following command, and then click OK:CD-ROM drive letter:\setup.exe3.When you are prompted to select an installation type, select Upgrade (the default setting), and then click Next.4.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the upgrade.o soft Knowledge Base:After you have backed up all your important information, follow these steps to install Windows XP:1.Start your computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM. To do this, insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into your CD drive or DVD drive, and then restart your computer.2.When you see the "Press any key to boot from CD" message, press any key to start the computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM.3.At the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to start Windows XP Setup.4.Read the End-User License Agreement, and then press F8.5.Follow the instructions on the screen to select and format a partition where you want to install Windows XP.6.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete Windows XP Setup.Install Windows XP to a new hard diskloadTOCNode(2, 'summary');To install Windows XP to a new hard disk, you must start your computer by using one of the following media:•Microsoft Windows 98/Windows Millennium startup disk•Windows XP boot disks•Windows XP CD-ROMInstall Windows XP to a new hard diskloadTOCNode(2, 'summary');To install Windows XP to a new hard disk, you must start your computer by using one of the following media:•Microsoft Windows 98/Windows Millennium startup disk•Windows XP boot disks•Windows XP CD-ROMNote If you want to start your computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM, your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive must be configured to do this. For information about how to configure your computer to start from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, see the documentation that is included with your computer or contact the computer manufacturer. To install Windows XP to a new hard disk:1.Read the End-User License Agreement, and then press F8.Note If your Windows XP CD-ROM is an upgrade, you are prompted to insert a CD-ROM of a previous operating system to verify upgrade compliance. Remove the Windows XP CD-ROM, and then insert the CD-ROM from your previous operating system into the CD-ROM drive. You can use the CD-ROM to upgrade from the following versions of Windows:Windows 98Windows 98 Second EditionWindows Millennium EditionWindows NT 4.0Windows 2000 Professional2.When you are prompted for the Windows XP CD-ROM, remove your previous operating system CD-ROM, and then insert your Windows XP CD-ROM.3.To install Windows XP by starting the computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM, insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and then restart the computer.4.When you see the "Press any key to boot from CD" message, press any key to start the computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM.5.At the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to start Windows XP Setup.6.Follow the instructions on the screen to select and format a partition where you want to install Windows XP.7.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete Windows XP Setup.Back to the topNote If you want to start your computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM, your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive must be configured to do this. For information about how to configure your computer to start from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, see the documentation that is included with your computer or contact the computer manufacturer. To install Windows XP to a new hard disk:1.Read the End-User License Agreement, and then press F8.Note If your Windows XP CD-ROM is an upgrade, you are prompted to insert a CD-ROM of a previous operating system to verify upgrade compliance. Remove the Windows XP CD-ROM, and then insert the CD-ROM from your previous operating system into the CD-ROM drive. You can use the CD-ROM to upgrade from the following versions of Windows:Windows 98Windows 98 Second EditionWindows Millennium EditionWindows NT 4.0Windows 2000 Professional2.When you are prompted for the Windows XP CD-ROM, remove your previous operating system CD-ROM, and then insert your Windows XP CD-ROM.3.To install Windows XP by starting the computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM, insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and then restart the computer.4.When you see the "Press any key to boot from CD" message, press any key to start the computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM.5.At the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to start Windows XP Setup.6.Follow the instructions on the screen to select and format a partition where you want to install Windows XP.7.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete Windows XP Setup.