Step 10: Wait for the New Partition to Format
Depending on the size of the partition that you are formatting and the speed of your computer, formatting the partition could take anywhere from a few minutes to several minutes or hours.
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Step 11: Wait for the Windows XP Installation Files to Copy
Windows XP Setup will now copy the necessary installation files from the Windows XP installation CD to the newly formatted partition - the C drive. This step usually only takes a few minutes and no user intervention is necessary.
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Step 12: Windows XP Installation Begins
Windows XP will now begin installing. No user intervention is necessary.
Note: The Setup will complete in approximately: time estimation on the left is based on the number of tasks that the Windows XP setup process has left to complete, not on a true estimation of the time it will take to complete them. Usually the time here is an exaggeration. Windows XP will probably be setup sooner than this.
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Step 13: Choose Regional and Language Options
During installation, the Regional and Language Options window will appear.
The first section allows you to change the default Windows XP language and the default location. If the options listed match your preferences, no changes are necessary. If you wish to make changes, click on the Customize... button and follow the directions given to install new languages or change locations.
The second section allows you to change the default Windows XP input language and device. If the options listed match your preferences, no changes are necessary. If you wish to make changes, click on the Details... button and follow the directions given to install new input languages or change input methods.
After you've made any changes, or if you've determined no changes are necessary, click Next >
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Step 14: Enter Your Name and Organization
In the Name: text box, enter your full name. In the Organization text box, enter your organization or business name. Click Next > when complete.
In the next window (not shown), enter the Windows XP product key. This key should have come with your Windows XP purchase.
Note: If you're installing Windows XP from a Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) CD, you will not be prompted to enter a product key at this time.
Click Next > when complete.
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Step 15: Enter a Computer Name and Administrator Password
The Computer Name and Administrator Password window will appear next.
In the Computer name: text box, Windows XP Setup has suggested a unique computer name for you. If your computer will be on a network, this is how it will be identified to other computers. Feel free to change the computer name to anything you wish.
In the Administrator password: text box, enter a password for the local administrator account. This field can be left blank but it's not recommended to do so for security purposes. Confirm this password in the Confirm password: text box.
Click Next > when complete.
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Step 16: Set the Date and Time
In the Date and Time Settings window, set the correct date, time and time zone settings.
Click Next > when complete.
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Step 17: Choose the Networking Settings
The Networking Settings window will appear next with two options for you to choose from - Typical settings or Custom settings.
If you're installing Windows XP in on a single computer or a computer on a home network, chances are the correct option to choose is Typical settings.
If you're installing Windows XP in a corporate environment, you may need to choose the Custom settings option but check with your system administrator first. Even in this case, the Typical settings option is probably the right one.
If you're not sure, choose Typical settings.
Click Next >.
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Step 18: Enter a Workgroup or Domain Name
The Workgroup or Computer Domain window will appear next with two options for you to choose from - No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain... or Yes, make this computer a member of the following domain:.
If you're installing Windows XP on a single computer or a computer on a home network, chances are the correct option to choose is No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain.... If you're on a network, enter the workgroup name of that network here. Otherwise, feel free to leave the default workgroup name and continue.
If you're installing Windows XP in a corporate environment, you may need to choose the Yes, make this computer a member of the following domain: option and enter a domain name but check with your system administrator first.
If you're not sure, choose No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain....
Click Next >
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Step 19: Wait for the Windows XP Installation to Finalize
The Windows XP installation will now finalize. No user intervention is necessary.
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Step 20: Wait for Restart and First Windows XP Boot
Your PC will automatically restart and proceed to load Windows XP for the first time.
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Step 21: Accept Automatic Display Settings Adjustment
After the Windows XP start up splash screen appeared in the last step, a window titled Display Settings will appear.
Click OK to allow Windows XP to automatically adjust the screen resolution.
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