How to install XP

This tutorial will guide you through doing a clean install of XP. To install XP you will need the XP installation disc.Note:This process will delete all your files.You must make a back up of all your files else they will be lost.This tutorial assumes you are a bit computer savvy.

1. Start the computer from your CD. To do this you must set your BIOS to boot from CD.
2. The disc will start to load needed files and drivers.Press Enter to install XP when this screen below appears.
3. Read and accept the EULA(End User License Agreement) by pressing F8.
4. Choose the partition you want to install XP on.If there are any previous partitions, you can delete them by pressing D.
   
5. Select the partition you want to install XP on then press Enter.Choose the file system you want for the installation partition,preferably NTFS. XP will format(erases every data on the disc and prepares it for installation) the disc.
6. The setup will now begin to copy files from the installation CD.
7. The computer will reboot and the setup will load a graphical interface after it is done coping files.
8. The setup will ask for information such Name and Organization(you can leave the organization filed blank,but not the name field),Product Key and Time Settings(time zone,date,time).
9. The network settings window will appear after a couple of minutes. Choose typical settings(depending on your computer and installation media,you may not get this option).
10. Setup will now complete installing XP and boot into windows.The subsequent steps involve just following on-screen prompts and will not be covered here.Don’t forget to install drivers and the operating system install is done.You can post a question in the forum if you need help.