Chapter 1: Installing Windows XP Professional

Overview

Installing Windows XP Professional is much the same as installing previous versions of Windows—you run the setup program and follow the prompts, right? Truthfully, you can install Windows XP Professional rather easily and most often without complication. However, as an A+ technician supporting Windows XP, you need to be aware of a number of potential setup issues and setup options to manage Windows XP installations effectively. The good news is we’ll cover those issues and setup options in this chapter so that you’ll be able to tackle any Windows XP installation problems or situations that come your way. In this chapter, you’ll...