Windows XP
Basically, I guess all of you already know how to install Windows XP. But, because I described the installation process of its successor, I’ll also present you the setup menus of Windows XP. The installation of XP is also divided in two steps that will help you observe the differences easier. First of all, Windows XP provides an old-style blue screen that is quite ugly in comparison with Vista’s setup appearance. The first step requires you to choose between installing a clean copy of the operating system or repair an existing version of Windows XP. Obviously, we choose the first option. After we have read the license terms and pressed F8 to continue, we must choose the location of the operating system by highlighting the partition and pressing the Enter button. Then, you should format it in the NTFS file system format. Now, the Windows XP setup files will be automatically transferred on your computer and, after this job is done, your computer will be restarted to enter the main setup screen.
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From now on, you should be a little bit more careful because you’re required to choose a lot of options for the upcoming operating system. It all starts with the Regional and Language Options where you must choose the language of the computer and of the keyboard. Then, you must enter your name and your organization, of course both of them being purely informative. The next step is quite important because it asks for the computer name and the administrator password that will be used for full control over the system. Configure the date, the time and the time zone and press next. After you wait a while, the network configuration screen appears and requires you to choose between a typical setup and a custom one. If you have a DHCP-based network, you can choose typical. If not, you should select custom and manually configure your network. After you press next, you should enjoy another drink and relax until the operating system in installed on your computer. At the end of the installation, you need to setup the automatic updates, the Internet connection and the usernames of Windows XP. Have a look at the photos below to see what you must do.
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I want to remind you just one thing. Remember that these are the most important steps of the installation process of the two versions of Windows and I recommend you to be careful and read the help provided by the setup menus. As you can see, both Windows Vista and Windows XP provide detailed options and menus so it can’t be too difficult to setup your own operating system. Now, go on, try it for yourself!
