How To Install MS Windows XP Professional?

Here you will learn about windows xp upgrade tutorial, how to install 98, how to update 2000, basic configuration steps and basic Windows basic configuration steps. Most individuals and small or big companies require Windows XP to be installed on a new computer. However large base of the existing computers in most of the organizations run the older version of the Windows XP. An upgrading is a process which makes the operating systems up to date. Before updating you should consider the following things.

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• Your computer hardware should support the latest version of the Windows XP.

• You should be aware that applications that are running on the older version may be not be compatible with the latest version.

• Upgrading process can take significant time, money and resources if the upgrade is required to a number of the network computers.

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It is not possible to upgrade any non Windows computers (UNIX, Linux etc) to Windows XP. You have to perform clean installation of Windows XP on these computers.



Verification System Compatibility

The windows XP compatibility tool enables you create compatibility report that identifies any problems with computer hardware or software on a computer. You can find and run this tool from the Windows XP CD-ROM by following steps.

1. Insert the Windows XP CD.

2. Select the check system compatibility link from the welcome screen.

3. Select check my system automatically link.

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Additionally, you can also check Windows XP compatibility by opening a command prompt and typing this command c:\i386\WINNT32/Checkupgraedeonly. The Microsoft upgrade advisor will enable you to download the updated setup files from the Microsoft website. You must have internet connection to download the updated setup files and if you do not have internet connection available at this time then skip this step and continue installing Windows option and click next. If you selected to download the setup files from the internet you will find a restart option, click this option and then select yes.

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After this step Microsoft upgrade advisor display a report of the incompatible hardware and software. If you need detailed information of any incompatible item click “More details” and click next. Incompatible software may require upgrade packs or latest versions. If are unable to find the upgrade packs at this time then you should remove the incompatible software from the Add/Remove programs before you continue with the Windows XP upgrade. You can Windows XP upgrade advisor from the following path.

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Windows XP Upgrade Advisor.
After you confirm that an upgrade is required, you should perform the following several tasks before update starts.

1 Backup you critical data before upgrading. The easiest way to backup the data is to copy the data folders to another disk or computer.

2 Check the available BIOS upgrades from BIOS manufacturer’s website and if upgrade is available for the BIOS, you should upgrade it before you continue upgrading to Windows XP.

3 Next you should turn off the power management features from the Power options in the control panel.

4 Your antivirus program should be upgraded to the latest versions and your computer should be virus free.

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1. Your computer’s hardware should be available in the Device Manager in Windows 2000 or XP.

2. If Microsoft Upgrade Advisor has identified incompatible software, you should remove all these software before you continue upgrade process.

3. Ensure that no unnecessary program is running during the upgrade process.

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4.Windows XP does not support stripe sets created in Windows NT 4.0 so if you are upgrading from Windows NT 4.0 that contains strips sets,
you should back up their contact and delete them before upgrading process.


5.Generally you will have less compatibility problems when you are going to upgrade from Windows NT/2000 than upgrading to Windows 98/Me. Additionally, your keyboard, mouse should be updated with the latest drivers before upgrading.

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6.Upgrading a Windows NT 4.0 or 2000 Computer


After you have make sure that your computer meets all the hardware and software requirements for the Windows XP Professional then you are ready to perform the actual upgrade.

Note: You cannot upgrade Windows NT or Windows 2000 to Windows XP home edition, rather you should upgrade to Windows XP Professional. Additionally, you cannot upgrade a computer that is running Windows 2000 Server.

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