How to Install Windows XP.

1. Be ready with your Windows XP CD or DVD, then access the boot menu of your computer.

2. Highlight the option for CD/DVD and press "Enter".

3. Press "Enter" when you see the prompt to "Press any Key to Boot from the CD" .

4. Press "Enter" "Welcome to Setup" window appears.

5. Hit "F8" to agree to the terms and conditions.

6. Press "Esc" to continue installing a fresh copy of Windows XP without repairing.

7. Highlight the partitions and delete each of them until "unpartitioned space" is the only one left.

8. Create a new partition by pressing "C". You will be prompted for a size, the default size will be the maximum size so it depends on you how much would you want the partition to be. If you're in doubt, just choose the default size and press "Enter".

9. Now you will see the partition you just created. Please make sure that it's "C:" partition, if not, you need to repeat all the above steps, remove all external peripherals except the mouse, keyboard, monitor and power cord.

10. Highlight the "C:" partition and hit "Enter".

11. Choose the "Format the Partition using the NTFS File System Quick" and press "Enter".

12. Press "F" to format drive.

13. Your computer will load and reboot.

14. If you see the "Press any key to boot from the CD", DO NOT press any key. Just let the computer start up.

15. Follow all the the screen instructions on your personal setting of Windows.

16. If done, download all your hardware drivers.