It is very common for computer operating systems, windows, to corrupt especially when the computer is attacked by a virus. This will render to be unusable. There are many ways of putting the computer back to use. This includes; window repair, upgrade, or clean windows installation. The best option though is clean windows installation. So, how do you perform clean Windows XP installation?
Start by checking if your computer meets the minimum requirements for Windows XP installation. Many computers have a sticker indicating the machine’s specification but if you are not sure you can consult a technician.
Most computers are supplied with a full version bootable CD containing the operating system and in some cases drivers for the computer hardware. Start by a switch on the computer and insert the full version bootable windows up CD. Watch the computer screen for the message that the bootable CD has been auto-detected followed by the “press any key boot CD” message. Press any key on the keyboard as soon as this message appears.
Files will start to load from the bootable CD to begin the installation. In due course, a message asking you if you want to install Windows XP will appear. Press the enter key in the response.
Next is the End User License Agreement which must be accepted to continue the installation. Press F8 to accept, you can read the agreement if you want but it is not necessary.
The next screen displays the available partitions where windows XP can be installed. If your computer has more than one partition, select the one you want and press the Enter key. This will move on to the screen where you should select a file system, either FAT32 or NTFS. The preferred choice is NTFS. It allows stability and security features that are not possible with FAT32. Make your choice of formatting options and press the F key to start the process. Once the format process completes the installation will continue.
The windows XP installation will continue without interference since you are installing from a full version windows XP CD. This is as opposed to when you are using an upgrade edition CD where the installation will prompt you to put a verification code from Microsoft.
Setup will continue and eventually, the computer will restart. Watch the onscreen message but do not press a key when the “Press any key to boot CD” message appears. This will start the installation again.
The windows Installation will continue, asking you from time to time to supply additional setup information. Respond by putting the correct information. The installation will restart the computer and this time it will take you back into the Windows XP Activation screen. You can either activate your copy of XP now or delay the activation for up to 30 days, in this case, the computer will be reminding you from time to time to activate and register your copy of Windows XP.
The last screen prompting you for the user name and [password marks a successful windows XP installation. You can now enjoy your clean copy of Windows XP in all your computation.