In this lesson we had to Uninstall and Install Microsoft XP onto the PCs in the networking rooms at Chichester College.
Equipment
- Microsoft Windows XP Installation Disc
- Driver CD
Installation
- Insert Installation CD
- Restart computer
- Press any button when prompted to start the installation
- Press enter to start a new installation of XP when prompted
- Read through the T&Cs and press F8 to accept the User License Agreement
- Delete any existing partitions
- Setup 2 partitions. The first one being smaller, contating the operatin system, the second being larger, mainly fro user data
- Format the partitions to NTFS. Choose Quick install for a fast but unsecure format
- The computer will format and transfer the remaining setup files to the Hard Drive
- The machine will now reboot. Do NOT press any keys!
- Choose your appropriate language and keyboard settings
- Enter your name/organisation name
- Enter the product key
- Enter a computer name and admin password
- Enter your correct timzone
- Enter your Network Settings accordingly
- Enter your workgroup/domain settings accordingly
- The setup will now reboot and prompt you to change your display, click OK. If you can read the following dialog box then click Yes
- Click next
- Choose your network connection type accordingly
- Enter usernames of people who will use the machine
- Click finish
- Insert the Driver CD and install the relivant drivers
- Now reboot
- Finished!
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