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C.3 Installation for Windows XP Professional
When installing a new operating system, you need to make several choices. The
Windows XP Setup Wizard and this document guide you through these choices.
You will also learn how to connect your computer to a network.
Important: Before you begin, you should also read the file Read1st.txt, which is on
the CD-ROM 385-000027-000. This file contains late-breaking information that
was unavailable when the release notes and the product documentation was
written, including preinstallation notes vital to the success of your installation.
The following release notes describe how to run the Windows XP Professional
Setup Wizard and install Windows XP Professional on a single computer.
C.3.1 Before You Begin
When you set up Windows XP Professional, you have to provide information
about how you want to install the operating system. The following procedures
help to provide the necessary information to ensure a successful installation.
Complete the following tasks, which are described in the sections that follow,
before you install Windows XP Professional:
• Make sure your hardware components meet the minimum requirements.
• Obtain compatible hardware and software, such as upgrade packs and new
drivers.
• Obtain network information.
• Back up your current files in case you need to restore your current operating
system.
• Determine whether you want to perform an upgrade or install a new copy of
Windows XP Professional.
• If you're installing a new copy, identify and plan for any advanced setup
options you might want.
C.3.2 Hardware Requirements
Before you install Windows XP Professional, make sure your computer meets the
following minimum hardware requirements:
• 233 MHz Pentium or higher microprocessor (or equivalent)
• 128 MByte recommended (64 MByte of RAM minimum; 4 GByte of RAM
maximum)
• 1.5 GByte of free space on your hard disk
• VGA monitor
• Keyboard
• Mouse or compatible pointing device
• CD-ROM or DVD drive
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