Installing Microsoft Windows XP · Preparing to Install Windows XP Professional The hardware...
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Installing Microsoft Windows XP
Preparing to Install Windows XP Professional
The hardware requirementsHardware Compatibility List (HCL) Computer's BIOS is compatible with Windows XP Professional (ACPI)ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is an open industry specification co-developed by Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Microsoft, Phoenix, and Toshiba.
Have Windows XP driversClean install and an upgradewhich disk-partitioning scheme and file system
File systemdata structure that translates the physical (sector) view of a disc into a logical (files, directories) structure, which helps both computers and users locate files. In other words, it records where files and directories are located on the disc.
Default cluster size is 4kB
FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, HPFS,ext2, XFS.
Identifying Hardware RequirementsCPUCPUCPU
P233 MHz or FasterP233 MHz or Faster
MemoryMemoryMemory
Windows XPProfessional--64 MB
Recommended 128 MB
Windows XPProfessional--64 MB
Recommended 128 MB
Hard Disk SpaceHard Disk SpaceHard Disk Space
1.5 GB1.5 GB
DisplayDisplayDisplayNetworkingNetworkingNetworking
AccessoriesAccessoriesAccessories Other DrivesOther DrivesOther Drives
HCLHCLHCL
Determining Disk Partition Options
Create New Partition on Unpartitioned Hard Disk
Create New Partition on Partitioned Hard Disk
Install on Existing Partition Delete Existing Partition to Make Disk Space Available
Selecting a File System
File- and Folder-Level SecurityDisk CompressionDisk QuotasFile Encryption
File- and Folder-Level SecurityDisk CompressionDisk QuotasFile Encryption
NTFSNTFSNTFS
Supports Dual Boot ConfigurationsNo File-Level Security
Supports Dual Boot ConfigurationsNo File-Level Security
FAT/FAT32FAT/FAT32FAT/FAT32
Windows XP
Windows 98
Completing a Pre installation Checklist
Use Supported HardwareUse Supported Hardware
Verify That Hardware Meets Minimum RequirementsVerify That Hardware Meets Minimum Requirements
Verify 1.5 GB or More of Available Disk SpaceVerify 1.5 GB or More of Available Disk Space
Select File System for the Windows XP PartitionSelect File System for the Windows XP Partition
Determine Domain or Workgroup NameDetermine Domain or Workgroup Name
Language and LocaleLanguage and Locale
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Service Pack
A Service Pack is an upgrade to Operating Systemor application software provided by the manufacturer to correct known bugs, security issues, or add new features.
These are collection of service patches or patches for software versions that fixes the existing problem.
Patch
A patch is an actual piece of object code that is inserted into (patched into) an executable program.
Also called a service patch, a fix to a program bug.
Patches typically are available as downloads over the Internet
Win XP Service Pack
The latest Service Pack for Windows XP—Service Pack 2 (SP2)—is all about security, and it’s one of the most important service packs ever released. It provides better protection against viruses, hackers, and worms, and includes Windows Firewall, Pop-up Blocker for Internet Explorer, and the new Windows Security Center.