www.BlackViper.com: Windows XP Home Install Guide Page 2

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17) Windows XP boot screen: (Image 2.1)

The new Windows XP boot screen is displayed.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.