Win xp installation

Installing Microsoft Windows XP

Preparing to Install Windows XP Professional

The hardware requirementsHardware Compatibility List (HCL) Computer's BIOS is compatible with Windows XP Professional (ACPI)ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is an open industry specification co-developed by Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Microsoft, Phoenix, and Toshiba.

Have Windows XP driversClean install and an upgradewhich disk-partitioning scheme and file system

File systemdata structure that translates the physical (sector) view of a disc into a logical (files, directories) structure, which helps both computers and users locate files. In other words, it records where files and directories are located on the disc.

Default cluster size is 4kB

FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, HPFS,ext2, XFS.

Identifying Hardware RequirementsCPUCPUCPU

P233 MHz or FasterP233 MHz or Faster

MemoryMemoryMemory

Windows XPProfessional--64 MB

Recommended 128 MB

Windows XPProfessional--64 MB

Recommended 128 MB

Hard Disk SpaceHard Disk SpaceHard Disk Space

1.5 GB1.5 GB

DisplayDisplayDisplayNetworkingNetworkingNetworking

AccessoriesAccessoriesAccessories Other DrivesOther DrivesOther Drives

HCLHCLHCL

Determining Disk Partition Options

Create New Partition on Unpartitioned Hard Disk

Create New Partition on Partitioned Hard Disk

Install on Existing Partition Delete Existing Partition to Make Disk Space Available

Selecting a File System

File- and Folder-Level SecurityDisk CompressionDisk QuotasFile Encryption

File- and Folder-Level SecurityDisk CompressionDisk QuotasFile Encryption

NTFSNTFSNTFS

Supports Dual Boot ConfigurationsNo File-Level Security

Supports Dual Boot ConfigurationsNo File-Level Security

FAT/FAT32FAT/FAT32FAT/FAT32

Windows XP

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Completing a Pre installation Checklist

Use Supported HardwareUse Supported Hardware

Verify That Hardware Meets Minimum RequirementsVerify That Hardware Meets Minimum Requirements

Verify 1.5 GB or More of Available Disk SpaceVerify 1.5 GB or More of Available Disk Space

Select File System for the Windows XP PartitionSelect File System for the Windows XP Partition

Determine Domain or Workgroup NameDetermine Domain or Workgroup Name

Language and LocaleLanguage and Locale

Step by Step Installation Process 1Windows XP Professional

Service Pack

A Service Pack is an upgrade to Operating Systemor application software provided by the manufacturer to correct known bugs, security issues, or add new features.

These are collection of service patches or patches for software versions that fixes the existing problem.

Patch

A patch is an actual piece of object code that is inserted into (patched into) an executable program.

Also called a service patch, a fix to a program bug.

Patches typically are available as downloads over the Internet

Win XP Service Pack

The latest Service Pack for Windows XP—Service Pack 2 (SP2)—is all about security, and it’s one of the most important service packs ever released. It provides better protection against viruses, hackers, and worms, and includes Windows Firewall, Pop-up Blocker for Internet Explorer, and the new Windows Security Center.

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