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Windows XP boot screen
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17) Windows XP boot screen: (Image 2.1)

The new Windows XP boot screen is displayed.
Windows XP Installation
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18) Windows XP Installation: (Image 2.2)

If you have installed Windows before, this type of screen will look familiar.

Sit back. It may be awhile.

Faster and more reliable
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19) Faster and more reliable: (Image 2.3)

Every Windows OS that comes out has the same claim. Faster and better. It is subject to debate whether or not it could get "any worse."

Region and Input Languages
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20) Region and Input Languages: (Image 2.4)

A little while later, you will be prompted with options of configuring your Region and Input Languages. The default was fine for me, so I selected Next.

Options include Customize button, Details Button, plus the standard Back and Next.

Enter in your Name
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21) Enter in your Name: (Image 2.5)

Enter in your Name and optional Organization information, then select the Next button.

25 digit Product Key
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22) 25 digit Product Key: (Image 2.6)

Thought you could get away from it? Think again.

Enter your unique 25 digit Product Key that came with your CD, then select the Next button.

Enter a Computer name
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23) Enter a Computer name: (Image 2.7)

The "suggested" name for the computer is always really whacked out. Choose one that meets your needs.

Select Next to Continue.

Date, Time and Time Zone
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24) Date, Time and Time Zone: (Image 2.8)

Configure the proper information for the Date, Time and Time Zone here.

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