Windows XP Professional combines the features of Windows 2000
Professional, Windows 98, and Windows Me. The main benefits
of using Windows XP Professional include its reliability, performance,
security, ease of use, support for remote users, networking and communication support,
management and deployment capabilities, and help and support features.
After you decide that Windows XP Professional is the operating system for you, your next
step is to install it. This process is fairly easy if you have prepared for the installation, know
what the requirements are, and have met the prerequisites for a successful installation.
Preparing for an installation involves making sure that your hardware meets the minimum
requirements and that Windows XP Professional supports your hardware. When you install
Windows XP Professional, you should also decide whether you are upgrading or installing
a clean copy on your computer. An upgrade preserves existing settings; a clean install puts a fresh
copy of the operating system on your computer. Installation preparation also involves making
choices about your system’s configuration, such as selecting a file system and a disk-partitioning
scheme.
Once you’ve completed all the planning, you are ready to install Windows XP Professional.
This is a straightforward process that is highly automated and user friendly.
To complete the Windows XP Professional installation, you will need to activate the product
through Product Activation. This process is used to reduce software piracy. After Windows XP
Professional is installed, you can keep the operating system up to date with post-installation
updates.
When you install Windows XP, you should also consider whether the computer will be used
for dual-boot or multi-boot purposes. Dual-booting or multi-booting allows you to have your
computer boot with operating systems other than Windows XP Professional.
The first section of this chapter covers the new features of Windows XP Professional.
Then you will learn how to prepare for Windows XP Professional installation, perform the
installation, and troubleshoot any installation problems.
Professional, Windows 98, and Windows Me. The main benefits
of using Windows XP Professional include its reliability, performance,
security, ease of use, support for remote users, networking and communication support,
management and deployment capabilities, and help and support features.
After you decide that Windows XP Professional is the operating system for you, your next
step is to install it. This process is fairly easy if you have prepared for the installation, know
what the requirements are, and have met the prerequisites for a successful installation.
Preparing for an installation involves making sure that your hardware meets the minimum
requirements and that Windows XP Professional supports your hardware. When you install
Windows XP Professional, you should also decide whether you are upgrading or installing
a clean copy on your computer. An upgrade preserves existing settings; a clean install puts a fresh
copy of the operating system on your computer. Installation preparation also involves making
choices about your system’s configuration, such as selecting a file system and a disk-partitioning
scheme.
Once you’ve completed all the planning, you are ready to install Windows XP Professional.
This is a straightforward process that is highly automated and user friendly.
To complete the Windows XP Professional installation, you will need to activate the product
through Product Activation. This process is used to reduce software piracy. After Windows XP
Professional is installed, you can keep the operating system up to date with post-installation
updates.
When you install Windows XP, you should also consider whether the computer will be used
for dual-boot or multi-boot purposes. Dual-booting or multi-booting allows you to have your
computer boot with operating systems other than Windows XP Professional.
The first section of this chapter covers the new features of Windows XP Professional.
Then you will learn how to prepare for Windows XP Professional installation, perform the
installation, and troubleshoot any installation problems.
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