If you are not sure, contact the manufacturer of your wireless network adapter. If you are running antivirus software, disable it Warning This workaround may make a computer or a network more vulnerable to attack by malicious users or by malicious software such as viruses.
We do not recommend this workaround but are providing this information so that you can implement this workaround at your own discretion. Use this workaround at your own risk. Although disabling your antivirus software is not usually recommended, some antivirus software prevents certain system files from being changed.
To make sure that you can successfully install Windows XP SP3, temporarily disable your antivirus software including any antispyware and third-party firewall programs.
To do this, right-click your antivirus program icon, and then click Disable. The antivirus program icon typically appears in the lower-right corner of the computer screen. Note An antivirus program is designed to help protect your computer from viruses. You must not download or open files from sources that you do not trust, visit Web sites that you do not trust, or open e-mail attachments when your antivirus program is disabled.
For more information about computer viruses, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:. After you make sure all prerequisites are met, go to the "Recommended steps before you install Windows XP SP3" section. Perform a full backup of the files that you have on your computer to an external location We recommend that you perform a full backup of the files that you have on your computer to an external location, such as an external hard disk, DVD, CD, USB flash drive, or network folder.
You can use the Backup and Restore Wizard to back up documents, pictures, and other files. For more information, visit the Microsoft Help and Support Center Web site, and see the "Backing up files and folders" section or view the following knowledge base article:.
This helps you repair your setup if the installation fails. To create an Automated System Recovery set by using Backup, follow these steps:. Open Backup. By default, the Backup or Restore Wizard starts, unless it is disabled. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen. Important You will need a blank 1. Review your version of Internet Explorer. To determine your browser version, click About Internet Explorer on the Help menu.
After you take these recommended steps, go to the "Steps that are required before you install Windows XP SP3" section. Start your computer, and then log on as an administrator. Note Administrators have complete and unrestricted access to the operating system and to its settings. You can use the Administrator user name to log on, or you can use another account that is a member of the Administrators group.
To determine the groups to which you belong, click Start , click Control Panel , and then click User Accounts. If you need help to verify that you are an administrator on the computer, click the following link to verify your operating environment:.
If your computer is running on battery power, plug it in so that your computer does not lose power during the installation. If your computer has multiple user accounts that can log on to your computer at the same time and you use Fast User Switching, make sure that all other users are logged off before you install Windows XP SP3. For more information about how to obtain Windows XP Service Pack 3, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:.
This section lists some most common error messages that you may receive when you install Windows XP SP3. Refer to the Microsoft Knowledge Base article that is associated with each error message for possible workarounds or resolutions.
If you receive an installation error message that is not contained in this article, try the steps that are listed in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article:. If you receive error messages during the installation of Windows XP SP3, use the information in this section to troubleshoot the installation. This section is intended for beginning to intermediate users. In this step, you will want to choose whether you want to have system do a quick installation or a standard installation.
For the purposes of this set of instructions, I have chosen to do a standard installation. After choosing your method of installation, you will want to press the Enter key to continue to the installation. This step will probably be the longest step. This is because you are at the mercy of the system and how fast it installs Windows XP. After you have pressed the Enter key in the last step, you will see the screen in the first picture here appear. This will mean that the program is running the installation.
Over time, the progress bar will move across the screen, as shown in the second picture where the progress bar is at twenty-five percent. After the Installation has finished placing the file system on your hard drive, you will see the program restart your computer. Do not be alarmed at this. The first screen seen in the first picture that will come up will be a screen for you to select the language and keyboard style that you wish to use for your new installation of Windows XP. I have chosen to use the English Language and the US keyboard layout.
You may select any configuration that you are comfortable with and then press the Next button. The next thing the program will ask for is the name and organization that this install is affiliated with as seen in the second picture. You will want to fill this in with your information. After filling in the information, you will press the Next button. When the next screen comes up as seen in the third picture , you will want to choose the name you want to give to your computer and the password the Administrator of the computer will have.
Press the Next button. You will now see the area for you to choose the time and date to be set on the computer. This will correspond to the Time Zone in which you live. I live in the Central Time Zone, so I have chosen to have the date and time correspond to that.
You may pick which ever you would like from this menu. After choosing the Time Zone you are in, you will need to make sure the time is correct.
This can be done by checking the time as seen in the second picture. The installation will prompt you to improve the display settings as seen in the first picture. You will need to press the OK button for this to continue. After pressing the OK button, you will see another box appear like the one in the second picture. This box will want you to press the OK button also. After pressing OK in the last step, you will see the Microsoft Windows welcome screen appear like the first picture.
On this page, you will want to press the next button at the bottom right. Now you will see a screen prompting you to protect your PC. You will want to decide if you want Windows XP to have automatic updates on or not. I chose to have the system do automatic updating to save from the hassle of having to be sure the computer's user remembers to update the computer. After making your choice, you will need to press the next button in the bottom right. Now you will be prompted to give the computer a user.
For the purposes of this set of instructions I gave it a user named "MyName", but you can name this user whatever you would like. After giving the computer at least one user you may want to give it many , you will need to press the next button. After pressing the next button, you will see a Thank you screen. Set your display preferences. Once Windows loads, you will be told that Windows will automatically configure your display.
Click OK to start the configuration. Your screen will flash a couple times, and then you will be asked if you can read the box that appears. Set your connection preferences. If your computer is connected to the internet, select your connection type. Press Next to continue.
Activate your copy of Windows. If connected to the Internet, Select "Activate Now. Create Users. After the Activation Process, a window will appear allowing you to select the users for the computer. Enter your name, and the names of others who will be using the machine. Start using Windows.
You will now be looking at the default Windows XP Desktop. Install an antivirus program if you are connected to the internet. On the Choose Drive option, you should see your other drives.
You can format them or erase their partitions so you can install Windows to those. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 8. Yes, you can, if you have the install disk or a bootable flash drive for Windows XP. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 9.
Can we do Windows 7 and Windows XP in a single computer and have a common hard disk? You can. Just identify which partition has Windows 7, and don't install XP on it. Not Helpful 5 Helpful By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube.
Helpful 3 Not Helpful 0. Don't forget to set your boot priority in your BIOS. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0. The setup generally takes 15 to 40 minutes depending on the speed of your system. It's best to stay near, because throughout the installation, it will ask questions such as the Time and Network settings.
If you encounter any difficulties installing, Windows Setup will give you technical information about the error, which can help determine its cause.
Check the troubleshooter on Microsoft's website for assistance with common installation problems. Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published. Some users installing Windows XP from disks with Service Pack 2 or below experience issues during the early stages of install on modern computers, characterized as never-ending reboot loops, or a Blue Screen Error BSOD. This is due to some disks lacking a driver for SATA hard drives.
In order to fix this, the user will have to slipstream the drivers to a copy of the install CD , or put the required drivers on a floppy disk and manually add them to the install list. You can install Windows more than once on a single partition, but this may lead to system instability in the future.
Download software such as Partition Magic 8, to safely divide the hard drive into partitions for safe install. Be sure to Activate Windows within 30 days of installation, otherwise the system will not allow you to log on until Activation is complete. Do not attempt to install Windows on a system that does not meet the minimum requirements. You Might Also Like How to.
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