Windows XP Setup will now copy the necessary installation files from the Windows XP installation CD to the newly formatted partition - the C drive. This step usually only takes a few minutes and no user intervention is necessary.
How To Perform a Clean Installation of Windows XP - Part 2 of 4
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Windows XP Clean Install - Step 15 of 34
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- Choose a Partition Size
- Choose a Partition to Install Windows XP On
- Choose a File System to Format the Partition
- Wait for the New Partition to Format
- Wait for the Windows XP Installation Files to Copy
- Windows XP Installation Begins
- Choose Regional and Language Options
- Enter Your Name and Organization
- Enter a Computer Name and Administrator Password
- Set the Date and Time
Clean Install Windows XP - Parts 1 & 3 & 4
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