Installing Windows XP involves three main steps: planning the installation by checking system requirements and compatibility, running the text-based setup program, and running the graphical user interface (GUI)-based setup program. Key requirements for Windows XP Professional include a 300MHz processor, 128MB RAM, 1.5GB hard disk space, and VGA or higher resolution monitor.

1. Installing Windows XP
Imranul Hasan
Greenwich University, UK

2. Step #1: Plan your installation
•Check System Requirements
•Check Hardware and Software Compatibility
•Determine Disk Partitioning Options
•Choose the Appropriate File System: FAT32, NTFS

3. Windows XP Professional SystemRequirements
• PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor
clock speed recommended; 233 MHz minimum
required;
• 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher
recommended (64 MB minimum supported;
may limit performance and some features)
• 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available hard disk space
• Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution
video adapter and monitor
• CD-ROM or DVD drive
• Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible
pointing device

4. Step #2: The text-based portion of
the Setup program

17. Step #3: The GUI-based portion of the
Setup program