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3
If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to recover your current
Windows XP data, type
r
to select the repair option, and remove the CD.
4
If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press <Esc> to select that option.
5
Press <Enter> to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and follow the
instructions on the screen.
The
Windows XP Setup
screen appears, and the operating system begins to copy files and
install the devices. The computer automatically restarts multiple times.
NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot
from the CD.
NOTE: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of
your computer.
6
When the
Regional and Language Options
screen appears, select the settings for your
location and click
Next
.
7
Enter your name and organization (optional) in the
Personalize Your Software
screen, and
click
Next
.
8
If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition
, at the
What's your computer's name
window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the name provided) and click
Next
.
If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional
, at the
Computer Name and Administrator
Password
window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a
password, and click
Next
.
9
If the
Modem Dialing Information
screen appears, enter the requested information and click
Next
.
10
Enter the date, time, and time zone in the
Date and Time Settings
window, and click
Next
.
11
If the
Networking Settings
screen appears, click
Typical
and click
Next
.
12
If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further
information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. If you are unsure of
your settings, accept the default selections.
Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. The
computer automatically restarts.
NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot
from the CD.
13
When the
Welcome to Microsoft
screen appears, click
Next
.
14
When the
How will this computer connect to the Internet?
message appears,
click
Skip
.
15
When the
Ready to register with Microsoft?
screen appears, select
No, not at this time
and
click
Next
.
16
When the
Who will use this computer?
screen appears, you can enter up to five users.