7If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, you may be prompted to provide further network information regarding your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. If you are unsure of your settings, accept the default selections.
Windows XP installs the operating system components, configures the computer, and then restarts the computer.
Completing the Operating System Setup
NOTICE: When the computer restarts, do not press a key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD.
1When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next.
2When the How will this computer connect to the Internet? message appears, click Skip.
3When the Ready to register with Microsoft? screen appears, click No, not at this time and click Next.
When the Who will use this computer? screen appears, you can enter up to five users.
4Click Next.
5Click Finish to complete the setup and remove the CD from the drive.
Reinstalling Drivers and Software
1Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 69).
2Reinstall your virus protection software. See the documentation that came with the software for instructions.
3Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that came with the software for instructions.
Solving Problems
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