WINDOWS XP UPGRADE INSTALLATION

Objective: To be able to install Windows XP on a hard drive that already has an operating system installed

Parts: Computer with a hard drive that has Windows 98, Windows ME, NT Workstation 4, or Windows 2000 installed and that has a CD drive installed Windows XP CD

Step 1. Power on the computer and logon as necessary. Contact the instructor or lab assistant for userid and password if necessary. Insert the Windows XP CD into the CD-ROM drive. TheWelcome to MicrosoftWindows XP screen should appear. Click on Install Windows XP. The setup process collects information about the computer to ensure it is upgradeable.

Step 2. When asked what type of installation to use, select Upgrade and click on the Next button.
Step 3. Click on the radio button to accept the licensing agreement and click on the Next button.
Step 4. Enter the product key located on the back of the CD case, written on the CD, or provided by the instructor or lab assistant and click on the Next button.
Step 5. The Dynamic Update is optional and can only be used if an Internet connection is available. The Dynamic Update updates installation files. Contact the instructor or lab assistant to determine if the Dynamic Update is necessary.

Question 1: Was the Dynamic Update performed?

Step 6. The setup process copies installation files and restarts. When prompted to choose a Windows installation, do not select anything. Windows automatically selects the correct version. The XP logo appears, more files are copied, and the computer reboots again.

Step 7. You may be asked to enter a computer name if the old computer name is not appropriate. If necessary, type an appropriate computer name and click on the Next button. The Tour Windows screen appears.
Step 8. When asked to activate the product, select the option to bypass this step. Click on the Finish button.
Step 9. When asked to setup user accounts, contact the instructor or lab assistant to verify if any are to be created.

Question 2: Were any user accounts created? If so, list them below.

Step 10. Click on the Next button and the XP desktop appears.

Instructor’s Initials

C-18 Appendix C: Windows XP Professional