Method 3: Install Windows XP to a new hard disk

Method 3: Install Windows XP to a new hard disk


     This method describes how to install Windows XP to a new hard disk. This is typically done when a new hard disk is installed on your computer.
Note You will need the CD for your previous operating system in order to complete this method.
Before you start, start your computer by using one of the following media:

• Microsoft Windows 98/Windows Millennium startup disk
• Windows XP CD or Windows XP boot disks

Note The Windows XP CD is the preferred media in the following steps. However, the Windows XP boot disks will work if you do not have the CD.

To install Windows XP to a new hard disk, follow these steps:

1. Start your computer from the Windows XP CD (or boot disks). To do this, insert the Windows XP CD into your CD or DVD drive, and then restart your computer.
2. When the "Press any key to boot from CD" message appears on the screen, press any key to start the computer from the Windows XP CD.
3. At the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to begin Windows XP Setup.
4. Read the Microsoft Software License Terms, and then press F8.
5. When you are prompted for the Windows XP CD, insert your Windows XP CD.
6. Restart your computer.
7. When you see the "Press any key to boot from CD" message, press any key to start the computer from the Windows XP CD.
8. At the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to start Windows XP Setup.
9. Follow the instructions on the screen to select and format a partition where you want to install Windows XP.
10. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete Windows XP Setup.

If you have successfully installed Windows XP, you are finished. If these steps did not help you install Windows XP to a new hard disk, go to the "Next Steps" section.