How To Install Windows XP On Your Computer [Step By Step]

Windows XP operating system was one of the most popular OS of MICROSOFT CORPORATION due to some of the silent features it ruled the IT sector for more than a decade. It is a GUI [Graphical User Interface] based operating system.

Before we begin the Windows XP installation process your computer must have the necessary computer hardware devices and peripherals like RAM, PROCESSOR which are compatible with windows OS otherwise we may face some errors while the process is UNDERGOING.

MICROSOFT CORPORATION has stopped providing solutions for win XP errors. If you are still using this OS try upgrading to Windows 7,8 or 10.

To Install Windows XP on your computer the System Requirement are as follows::

400 MHz Intel Processor Or Equivalent AMD Processor..
128 Mb Ram
Keyboard & Mouse
10Gb Of free Hard Disk Space
Working CD / DvD

Table of Contents

Step By Step Guide For Installing A Fresh Copy of Windows XP

Step 1:: Insert Win XP CD Or DVD In CD Rom Or DVD-RW.
Step 2:: Go to CMOS Setup |Bios Configuration By Continuous Pressing DEL Key From Keyboard Some common Keys are F1, F2, F10, F12
Tip:: Go To Your Motherboard’s Manual And Find Which key to Hit to Go to CMOS utility …Sometimes It can be seen while the Computer starts at the Bottom of The Screen).
Step 3:: Select Advanced Setup And Press Enter.

Step 4 :: Go To 1st Boot Device Option And Select Your CD Rom / DVD – RW By Pressing Enter… You can also change the setting by page up and page down key or + – keys from keyboard.

Now Save The Changes By Pressing f10 from the keyboard.
Step 5:: Now Computer Will Restart & You will Be Prompt To Hit Any Key To Boot From CD or DVD ..Press any key.

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Step 6 :: Now Windows XP Will Start Loading Itself Observe All the Changes Care Fully To Make Appropriate Changes.

Step 7 :: To Install Window’s XP Press Enter.

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Step 8 :: Read The Windows License Agreement Carefully before going further to install windows XP. Press F8 From Keyboard If You accept all Term’s Condition and Policy of Microsoft.

Step 9 :: Here If You Wish Select The Partition and Delete ..Just By Pressing D from The Keyboard.

Step 10 :: Win XP Installation Will Prompt You To Confirm To Delete The Partition By Pressing L From Keyboard ..If Unsure You can Hit ESC Key.

Step 11:: Create Your Own Partition Just By Pressing C from Keyboard.

Step 12 :: Enter Partition Size Of Your own Choice (Partition Where You wish to Install XP Must Be greater Than 4 GB
Note :: (You Must Enter Partition Size In MB Instead Of GB 1 GB=1024 MB)

Step 13 :: Press Enter Key Where You Wish To Install win XP Here In This Figure I am Installing On Partition E: You can Choose any Partition Of Your Choice

Step 14 :: Here In The Below Figure You Need To Format The Partition where Win XP is going to Install Itself Press Enter To Continue the Installation .