Install the Windows XP program from the DVD. Setting up your computer to boot from a CD
Hello, friends! In modern information world everything is tied to personal computers, most of them running the Windows operating system. Most likely, you also have systems from Microsoft installed at home. These systems are good for everyone, but they can also be buggy. Therefore, knowledge about installing operating systems would not be superfluous. In this article I will try to explain it as simply as possible how to install windows(Windows XP).
Let's look for an image on the Internet. To do this, you can enter into the browser line windows xp sp3 download. Many resources recommend installing clean Windows builds XP, you can find them by typing in your browser windows xp msdn. The choice is yours. Personally, I like IDimm's Windows XP builds. You can find them by entering in the browser line idimm.
On this moment these assemblies have the following name: Windows XP SP3 IDimm Edition Full/Lite 24.12 RUS (VLK) (2012) Russian. Those. There are two assemblies: Full - complete and Lite - lightweight. The VLK entry indicates that this assembly does not require activation. The only thing you may need is a key. Find it in the information when you download the image and save it. Read there how the full and lite versions differ and decide which one you need. I like the full version.
Another plus of these assemblies. They added the “AHCI MassStorage” driver package to enable operation in AHCI mode. This mode is responsible for supporting NCQ technology, which can significantly improve the performance of the drive and, consequently, the system as a whole. Therefore, we will install the operating system in AHCI mode.
You can download the image from the site http://idimm72.ucoz.net/, but it is not convenient and slow. It is better to find and quickly download this assembly on torrent trackers. For example or.
The downloaded file has the name: WindowsXP_SP3_IDimm_Edition_Full_v.24.12.isо.
Before writing a file to disk, you need to check the hash sums to make sure that no error occurred during the download process and that the downloaded image is 100% identical to the original.
File Hashes Tab
Copy the MD5 amount indicated below and paste it into the Hash Comparison field:. If the file is identical to the original, then instead of the picture with question mark A green “bird” will appear; if not, a red cross will appear.
At the beginning of the download you should see the following window. We don't touch anything. We wait
A menu appears with several boot options to choose from. Choose Semi-automatic installation of Windows XP.
Installation menu Windows disk XP
The difference between a regular and semi-automatic installation of Windows XP is that in the latter, user participation is eliminated as much as possible.
After selection begins Windows installation.
Typically, 5 GB is enough to install Windows XP only, but if you plan to install on system disk(the disk on which the operating system) program, it is recommended to make it larger.
Selecting a partition for installation
Setting the time and date
We get back to the main installation window
Windows installation main window
After Windows XP installation completes, the computer restarts
You will also be asked to wait a while
In the next window you need to enter the user or users who will work at the computer. At least one user must be entered
Computer users
Operating system installation is complete
Installation process additional programs as follows
Installing selected programs
Windows XP installation completed successfully if you see the picture below on your monitor
The operating system is installed.
Installing drivers
Conclusion
The article examined how to install Windows XP. Namely: where and how to download an image of the operating system, how to burn the downloaded image to disk, how to directly install the operating system and how to install drivers. The first time it will be difficult and time-consuming to install, but each time you will get it easier and faster. In essence, the operating system is the same program as others, just with minor installation nuances.
Another good news. Time stable operation operating system will increase with each reinstallation)
If you have any questions, we recommend watching the video below or writing a comment. The only note is that it is not recommended to stop services, especially the Automatic Updates service. I hope I was able to tell you about it as simply and easily as possible. how to install windows, in our Windows case XP.
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It is possible that today someone Windows installation XP will seem like a rather strange solution. Indeed, newer versions of the Windows operating system have been released a long time ago. In addition, Microsoft has already officially announced the end of support for Piggy.
However, in practice, many computers around the world continue to operate successfully on XP. There may be a lot of various reasons. There is probably no point in understanding them here. Instead, it’s worth telling how Windows XP is installed from scratch. Moreover, this procedure differs in many respects from that common in modern operating systems.
Windows XP installation options
You can install Windows XP from a variety of sources:
- From the supplied system disk;
- From a bootable flash drive;
- Or even downloading all the necessary files from the network.
There are also several very specific methods, but they are so rarely in demand that they are probably not worth considering here.
What to do first
Not only before installing XP, but also other operating systems, you will need to perform a number of mandatory actions:
- Get an installation disk or an installation flash drive;
- Do backups all your important data: after all, everything that was on the hard drive before will disappear forever;
- Make sure everything is necessary drivers are at hand: XP did not come with already ready-made videos And sound drivers- so their installation will have to be done separately;
- And also set as the boot source the drive that you plan to use: a flash drive, CD drive or other device.
In order to implement the last point, when the computer starts, you will need to go to the BIOS. Typically, this is done by pressing the F12 key, but for certain computer models it may be other keys: refer to the documentation. In the BIOS settings you will need to set the parameter: First Boot Device from CD-ROM, or flash drive, or indicate that the boot will occur from network resources.
Let's start the installation
Once the download source is specified, you will need to insert the system disk, save the changes and restart the computer. If everything was done correctly, the drive will rustle - and blue screen A prompt will appear to begin installing Windows XP. If you agree, you will need to press F8 to confirm the License Agreement.
Next, a list of available partitions for installation will open. Usually as system partition select drive C. However, this is not necessary. Some users even install several copies of the OS in different partitions. In short, use the cursor keys to select the partition to be installed and then select the method for formatting this partition. In most cases, "Format as" is appropriate. NTFS system" This is where XP works. You can also select " Quick formatting on an NTFS system." In this case, your data will not be destroyed, and the formatting and installation itself will also be faster. However, if the problem loading XP was caused by a problem in the system, or Windows XP was not installed before, this should not be done.
We agree that all data on this partition will be destroyed by pressing the F key, then watch how the progress bar of the formatting process is filled. This process can take quite a long time - it all depends on the speed of the computer and how large your HDD.
As soon as formatting is completed, the computer will reboot; during this time you do not need to press any keys. If everything went well, the necessary system files.
Continue installation
After copying the most important Windows files will go to graphic mode. You can read about the advantages new Windows compared to older versions. As a matter of fact, you won’t have to do anything special at this time. Unless you agree with everything they offer.
Although some actions will still need to be taken. For example, in the first stages you will be asked to enter a license code. If it is not there, the installation will not be able to continue. Therefore, you should take care of the sticker with the code, or write it down somewhere and store it separately.
If the entered code matches the genuine one, the installation will continue. Sometimes the computer will overload, sometimes it will “think” for too long. There is no need to be afraid of this: everything goes on as usual.
But it’s still too early to go on a coffee break. The system, for example, will ask what language we want to set as the main language, as well as set the time and date, give a name account(you can change it later), register (or not) on the Microsoft server, update our operating system right now... In general, all requests are intuitive, so choose the right option the answer will not be difficult.
At the final stage, the operating system will inform you that almost everything is ready and will automatically configure the display parameters. However, until the video drivers are installed, the image will still not be of high quality.
Finally, the computer will reboot for the last time, after which the familiar Desktop with a photo of a green hill will appear. You can assume that the installation has completed successfully.
Final stage
At the final stage of installing the OS, you will need to configure the operating system itself to your liking, as well as install all necessary drivers. How to do this is a topic for another article. As for installing drivers, everything is quite individual, here is just a small list of the most necessary ones:
- Video system driver;
- Sound drivers;
- Network drivers;
- If necessary, you can install drivers for modem, printer and other devices.
As you can see, there is actually nothing particularly complicated in the question of how to install Windows XP. Anyone can do this if they have certain skills.
Windows XP is the most common operating system in Russia.
It can be installed on both personal computers, laptops and netbooks.
Naturally, the installation of Windows xp will differ in some way, depending on what type of media the installation will be carried out from. For example, a netbook will have some limitations because:
- it does not have a drive to read CDs or DVDs;
- he has a hard drive SATA interface, which leads to the fact that it will be required BIOS setup Setup.
As a result, installing Windows XP sp3 can be done on a netbook using a flash drive or from a distribution kit already loaded onto the hard drive (we will write in more detail about installing windows xp on a netbook in another material).
In the same way, you can install Windows on both a laptop and a PC. But here it is correct and easiest to install the system from optical media.
Preparing for installation
Installing Windows XP may come with some problems, the most important of which are drivers. Typically, a set of drivers can be found on the disk that you receive upon purchase. personal computer or laptop. They can also be located in separate folder on your hard drive.
If there are no drivers, you will need to install them via the Internet using third party programs or by first downloading from the manufacturer’s website. Otherwise you may run into problems incorrect operation devices and their configuration after installing windows xp.
Setting up BIOS when booting from disk
In order to be able to install windows xp sp3 from a DVD or CD, you need to go to Laptop BIOS(computer). It is a setup menu for PC hardware.
When you turn on your laptop (computer), press the “Del” key on the keyboard. IN certain models it can be “F11”, “F2” and others. In order to correctly and confidently press the key you need to press, when you boot your computer, you need to pay attention to the screen on which the key will be indicated or simply read the instructions for your PC. 
After you have managed to enter the BIOS, you need to find the location of the settings in order to set the first device to boot - the CD/DVD drive (1st Boot Device). 
Most often the order is in the BOOT tab, but it can also be in another menu. To change the boot order, use the menu with arrows or the F5/F6 buttons (the buttons may also differ - the purpose of the buttons is written on the screen in the bottom line or in another place).
After you have managed to install the CD/DVD drive in the first place, you need to save all the actions performed. To save correctly, follow these steps:
- press the “F10” key;
- Find the line “Save and Exit Setup” and press enter.
The computer restarts automatically after saving the settings.
Direct installation of Windows XP
After the automatic reboot, if there is a bootable installation disc in the CD/DVD drive, the automatic Windows installation process will begin. A window appears that allows you to install windows xp sp3 - this is the first stage. 
In order to start the process and install windows xp, press the “Enter” button. If you are not ready to install Windows, then press “F3” to exit. If you need to restore Windows xp sp3, then press the “R” key and the recovery console will be launched.
After pressing “Enter,” a window appears that introduces us to the license agreement. After familiarizing yourself with it, press the “F8” button to continue installing windows sp3. By this you confirm that you agree with what is written. Hotkeys for control are usually located on the bottom line of the screen. 
In the new windows window xp sp3 will begin loading the necessary drivers that are needed to properly connect your computer's devices.
On at this stage you do not need to take any action, you just need to wait until the installer loads the drivers into the system. 
After loading the drivers, a window appears that displays the areas of the hard drive:
In the first case, you should press the “C” button - as a result, windows xp will be installed in an unallocated area.
In the second case, you need to select from the disks shown on the screen where, in your opinion, it would be best to install windows xp sp3 and press “Enter”.
When you press the “C” button, an unallocated area is selected, in which a dialog box appears for selecting the disk size (if you select an already created logical disk, then go straight to step 12). 
If we leave the disk size unchanged, then press the “Enter” key. In this case, all disk space will be allocated for main disk“C”, where windows xp sp3 will be installed. If you want to properly divide a physical disk into logical ones, then you need to delete what is indicated in the window numeric value and introduce something new.
IN in this example our number is 8182 megabytes, which is equal to 8 gigabytes. We delete it and enter the number 4000. As a result, the first disk will be equal to 4000 megabytes, it will become logical drive “C”. In addition, you can install as many partitions as needed and as much as the physical disk space allows. However, it would be right not to get carried away with creating too many sections, since it will not be very convenient for finding information later. It's best to install several. 
As a result, we created a partition on drive “C”, which is in an unformatted state. Another unallocated area also appeared, the size of which is 4189 MB. 
A window opens in which you can change the disk size. IN in this case We won't change it, we'll leave it as it is. Press the “Enter” button. 
As a result, we have two logical drives: “C” and “E”. By selecting the “C” section and pressing “Enter” we proceed to install windows xp sp3 in this area. 
A dialog box that opens indicates that the partition needs to be formatted. Here we are asked to choose how to format the section:
1) NTFS (Fast);
2) FAT (Fast);
4) FAT. 
The most correct choice is 3)NTFS. In this case, more security settings will become available than when selecting FAT. In addition, the system will work more stable, especially if the disk has experienced failures.
NTFS (Fast) is used if you want to delete disk partition tables directly.
By selecting NTFS (Fast), formatting of the disk partition begins. The process is fast. If you just chose NTFS, the formatting process may take a while. Formatting time can range from several minutes or more. At this time you can go and have tea and cookies. During formatting, you don’t need to press anything, just watch. 
Once formatting is complete, list creation will begin. necessary files, which will be needed to install the system. 
The next window that appears will demonstrate copying the required files to your hard drive. After the copying is completed, the computer will restart and the installation of windows xp sp3 will begin. 
The next window that will appear after the reboot is “Regional and Language Options”, in which you need to select language options. If installation is in progress Russian version windows xp sp3, then you can leave the default settings by clicking the “Next” button. In addition, you can change the settings after installing the operating system. 
If you want to configure languages at this stage, you should click on the “Customize” button and select the languages that you prefer. As a result, they will be displayed in the “Installed Services” window. To add the language you require, click “Add” and select desired language in the “Input language” list and click “OK”. “Default input language” – set the language that will be used most. Click “Apply”, then “OK” and “Next”.
Then we are taken to a window where we need to enter our name and the name of the organization. We bring it in. If the computer will be used at home, then we do not include the name of the organization. Then click the “Next” button. 
The next dialog box will require you to fill out a 25-character key (this can be found on the certification sticker that is included with your purchase. licensed windows xp sp3). If there is no key, then in this case you can simply click the “Next” button, leaving the cells blank. The system may ask whether you want to fill out now or not, you should answer “no”. This key required to activate Windows XP sp3. IN OEM versions operating systems do not have such a key. This is due to the fact that the computer is already purchased with an operating system, then Windows XP sp3 on this computer already activated. Click the “Next” button. 
The next step will require you to enter the computer name (if the computers are connected to the same network, then it is necessary that the computer names do not match). We also enter the administrator password. If your loved ones use the computer and you have no secrets from them, or you live alone, then you don’t have to fill in this field. 
A password is a set of letters or numbers. For example: 1q2w or 123. When entering a password, the “confirmation” and “Administrator Password” fields must have the same characters, that is, match. Click the “Next” button.
The next window will ask you to set the date, time zone and time. If specified parameters coincide with real time, then you can leave everything the same, without changes. If something is wrong, you can change any of these parameters by selecting from the list. After making your selection, click the “Next” button. 
The next window will tell you to continue installing the system. There is no need to do anything at this stage. We are waiting for the next window to load. 
The next window will ask you to select settings for local network. Here we select “Regular Settings”. Click the “Next” button. 
In the next window, specify the domain name or working group. If you know existing domains, you can enter any of them. If not, then just any name. Click the “Next” button. 
The following is the continuation of the installation of windows xp. At this stage, you have time; you can go about your business for about 5 minutes. 
After some time, the following window appears asking you to select automatic windows update xp sp3. If you want the system to be updated and then you can install them, then select the first one. If not, then select “Delay this action.” Click the “Next” button. 
In the next window, the system will check Internet access. Here you can click on the “Skip” button. 
Then a window appears windows activation xp sp3. If you purchased a licensed operating system, you need to activate it. Otherwise, you need to select “No”. Click the “Next” button. 
In the next window you will need to enter the name of the first user account that will have the appropriate administrator rights. If you need additional users with administrator rights, you should enter them in the appropriate fields. Click the “Next” button. 
Windows installation is complete. Click the “Done” button. 
The operating system windows xp sp3 is installed. 
After installing Windows xp, most likely you will need to install drivers on some devices that were not installed during the installation process.
By default, only a minimum set of programs are installed on the system. Therefore, for full operation, you will have to install them yourself, for example, by downloading from the network or from a disk, if available. Good luck!
As everyone knows, to work with a computer we need an operating system, which over time becomes “unusable” due to viruses, “garbage” and other factors. Many people think that it is better to turn to a professional for reinstallation, but I suggest you step by step instructions installing Windows XP. After studying it, you will have no doubt that you can install Windows XP yourself.
Why do you have to reinstall Windows?
According to statistics, even having good protection computer from viruses and careful handling, you still have to reinstall Windows xp every three years. The “garbage” that accumulates in the system is sometimes the remnants of uninstalling programs and games, which contain settings, configuration files and other system files of the old application. Many programs make entries in the registry, and after deleting the entry remains “live” in the system. It also happens that the computer hangs and there is no way to “revive” it, and the conclusion suggests itself: you need to install new Windows xp.
Setting up your computer to boot from disk.
Typically, when you boot your computer, a splash screen will appear for a moment. motherboard, then the post is checked and now we see the “Windows XP” greeting. To install, we do not need to launch Windows itself, but we need to launch a disk with our windows way xp. To do this you need to go to Bios. To enter Bios, you must press the DEL or F1 key when turning on the computer. (On laptops use F1, F2, F3, DEL, Ctrl+Alt+Esc. If more than one combination does not work, then you need to look on the official website for how to enter bios).
Most often there are only two types of bios:
1. Phoenix AwardBIOS.
If you have this particular version, then you need to do the following: enter the Advanced BIOS Features section, select First Boot Device and assign the value CD-ROM. Then press the F10 key (to save the settings and exit) and select Yes in the dialog box that appears.
2. American Megatrends BIOS.
In this version, the background will be gray and the sections will be written in a line at the top. First you need to enter the Boot section, then the Boot Device Priority subsection and in the 1st Boot Device item select your CD-ROM drive. And just like in Phoenix AwardBIOS, press the F10 key and confirm Yes.
This completes the computer setup.
Launch the windows installer.
The first step is to insert the Windows disk into the drive and restart the computer. On dark screen we will see the inscription “Press any key to boot from CD”, which means press any key to boot the disk, which is what we do. This message is displayed for no more than five seconds, so you need to immediately press any key. If you didn’t have time, you should restart the computer and press the key again.
On the monitor we will see that the Windows installation has started. There is no need to interfere unless you want to install a special RAID or SCSI driver. In this case, you need to press the F6 key.
We press Enter and appears license agreement, to agree and continue the installation, press F8. Next you need to select hard section disk on which the installation will be performed. If the disk is new and there is only an unallocated area on it, you need to create a partition (C key), specify the required size in it.
We will also be offered formatting hard drive fast and ordinary. Formatting is best done as usual with the ntfs file system. After all, the long-awaited installation of windows xp will finally begin; upon completion, the computer will reboot itself and a window will appear with the inscription “Press any key to boot from CD”, this time we are not pressing anything!
A window like this will appear in which you don’t need to change anything, but in the next one, be sure to enter the Name and Organization.
The password is set at the user's discretion. We leave the date, time and time zone as is or adjust it if necessary.
If the driver network card was built into this build of Windows, then you will see the setting network parameters in which you need to select “Regular settings” and click “Next”.
When selecting a workgroup or domain, it is worth checking the first item with the value WORKGROUP.
Well, here we see the Microsoft logo and latest settings windows configurations.
Welcome to logging in and loading the desktop.
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Probably on every second site computer topics there is an article about how to install Windows XP operating system. I thought that let my blog be no exception and remain on it Windows XP installation instructions.
You can install Windows on a blank hard drive; on top of an already installed system; or as a second (third, etc.) operating system. Each of these options has its own characteristics. Today I want to tell you how to completely reinstall your existing operating system while formatting the system disk.
In general, you can start installing Windows XP in two ways: 1) by booting from installation disk; 2) directly from the installed system. The first option is preferable, and we will consider it.
A small digression: I did not take the screenshots used in the article myself. I borrowed them from the site compbegin.ru. I hope the author won’t be offended by me for this :)
So, for installation we need boot disk with Windows XP operating system. Only such a disk contains a special hidden partition with important system files that will allow the computer to boot directly from this CD.
We turn on our computer and first of all go to the BIOS to configure booting from disk. To do this, immediately after turning on, press the key on the keyboard Delete or F2(other keys may also be used, so you need to carefully watch the prompts on the screen).
Once in Bios, you need to find the section with the word Boot, and then change the order in it boot devices so that the CD-ROM comes first. Depending on the BIOS version, the device from which the computer will boot is either selected from the list or moved to the top using the keys F5/F6, +/-
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After changes made, we exit the BIOS, saving the settings. Before leaving, you need to insert a disk with Windows XP into the drive so that the computer can boot from it.
If any operating system was already installed on the computer Windows system, then after rebooting you will see “” on the screen (this means “Press any key to boot from CD”). Accordingly, you need to press any button on the keyboard. If you wait more than 10 seconds, the current operating system installed on the hard drive will begin loading (then you will have to restart the computer again). 
A shell will appear on the screen Windows installer XP. The OS will check the hardware installed on the computer and begin downloading installation files. 
At the end of this process, a window will appear asking you to begin installing Windows. Click Enter on keyboard. 
Next, accept the license agreement by clicking F8.
It will then search for previous copies of Windows installed on your computer. If any are found, you will see a screen with a list of these systems. 
Here you will also be offered:
1) Restore the found copy of Windows by pressing the R key .
Recovery can help if Windows system files are damaged, deleted, or replaced by infected files.
If you select this item, you will have to go through full procedure installation of the system, during which all system files old copy will be replaced with new ones from the CD. All your data, settings and installed programs however, they will not disappear anywhere.
2) Install a new copy of Windows by pressing the Esc key .
Because we want to install a new Windows XP, then press now on the keyboard Esc.
List box installed systems you will not see if you install the system on new hard disk, and also if the previous copy of Windows has a different edition or service pack.
Because in my case, the operating system was already installed on the computer, and the hard drive was already distributed into logical drives. Therefore, a window appears listing all found partitions. 
If current splitting hard disk you are not satisfied with, you can delete it existing sections by pressing the key D(choose required section using the arrow keys on your keyboard). After deleting a partition, the area it occupied becomes unallocated, and all data located on it logical drive are deleted.
The existing structure of the hard drive suits me, so I use the arrow on the keyboard to select the partition in which the system will be installed. Let it be C: Section2 (SYSTEM). Then I click Enter.
If the following window appears, just click Enter.
Then select “Format partition using NTFS” and click Enter.
The formatting process will begin: 
When it’s finished, Windows XP files will begin copying to your hard drive: 
After the copying is completed, the computer will reboot. If after rebooting a screen appears that says “”, do not press anything (just wait 10 seconds). Otherwise, the installation will start again.
Next, Windows will offer to configure the language and region. Click “Next”. 
In the “Setting program affiliation” window, enter some name (for example: Ivan) and the name of the organization (for example: Nome). Click “Next”. 
The “Product Key” window will appear, in which you must enter the serial Windows number XP. 
Next, come up with and enter the name of the computer under which it will be visible on the network (use Latin letters). The administrator password can be left blank. 
In the “Setting time and date” window, check all the settings and click “Next”. 
You will see the next two windows only if you Windows distribution XP contains a driver for your network card. In the first of them, we leave the marker in the “Normal settings” position, and in the second, we agree with the name of the working group WORKGROUP and simply click “Next”. 
Windows will then begin setting up the network and copying files. After the installation is complete, the computer will restart and offer to automatically adjust the screen resolution - click “OK”. 
A welcome screen will appear - click “Next”. 
The next window will ask you to enable automatic update. You can select “Delay this action” and click “Next”. 
If a network card driver was installed during installation, two more windows will appear in front of you. In the first “Test Internet connection” click “Skip”. And in the second, put the marker in the “No, some other time” position and click “Next”. 
The account creation window will appear. In the “Your account name” field, enter any name with Latin letters and no spaces. You can also create a second, third, etc. now. users, but for now one is enough. Click “Next”. 
This completes the installation of Windows XP. After clicking the “Finish” button, the Desktop will appear. 
Do not forget to return the computer to boot from the hard drive in BIOS.