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

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16) Windows XP boot screen: (Image 2.1)

The new Windows XP boot screen is displayed.

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17) 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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18) 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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19) 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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20) Enter in your Name: (Image 2.5)

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

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21) 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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22) Enter a Computer name and an Administrator Password: (Image 2.7)

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

Enter an Administrator Password now. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you keep this information safe and remember what it is! "01Pa$$word" is not a good choice. Think of something secure and never lose or forget it.

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

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

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24) Network is installing: (Image 2.9)

Wait here while the Network is installing. You could read all the marketing dribble, but I do not recommend it. :)