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Microsoft's Windows XP Home upgrade Install step by step

PART 1

The "WELCOME" screen will appear first, select "INSTALL WINDOWS XP" by clicking on it with the mouse.

Windows will now gather some information from your computer.

Now you will be asked which type of install you want. Select "UPGRADE" and click on "NEXT" to continue.

Now the License Agreement, read it and click on "I ACCEPT" or "I DON'T ACCEPT", and click on "NEXT" to continue. 

Now it is time for your product key. The product key will be on the packaging that XP was supplied with. It is 25 digits long. Some OEM computers will have a sticker on the side or back with your product key. Input the key and press "NEXT".

Now the windows upgrade report. To speed up install select "Do not show me report" and click next to continue. Of course select "Show me" if you wish to see a list of hardware that will cause problems, but if you are determined press "Do not show".

Now you have the option to download Updated Setup files, if you want to and you are connected to the net, then click "YES" and press "NEXT". This is not necessary, so if you want to cut the install time, then click "NO" and press "NEXT". 

If you selected to update setup files, then setup will now connect to the web and update, this may take some time.

Now setup prepares the install.

After some time, Setup will wish to reboot. You can stop this by pressing "ESC" and do it yourself, otherwise let this continue.

 

  Upgrade Windows XP Home from another operating system Part 2