Microsoft's Windows XP Professional (Pro) Parallel Install

This will give you an idea on how to do this when and if the time arises when you have a need to parallel install, to either run two operating systems, or to access, repair or retrieve Data from a damaged operating system. This install guide is fully graphical and will take you through each step of the installation.

To start this Windows Parallel install. First check that the first boot device in your system BIOS is set to the CD-ROM Drive

( To find out how to access the BIOS please refer to your motherboard manual or the manufacturer of your Computer. (The system bios can usually be entered on boot, usually by pressing the F1, F2, F8, F10 or DEL key. Make sure you save the settings before exiting))

If you are unsure or don't want to enter the BIOS then just test the computer by putting the CD-ROM in the drive and reboot your computer. This is the recommended way to install windows.

Also if you have difficulty getting Windows to boot of the CD then check out CD-Rom Support Guide, Change CD-Rom in Bios and Boot Disks to get bootable floppy disk set to install Windows from.

To begin insert your Windows XP Professional CD and reboot you computer. A message "Press any key to boot from CD....." will appear, press the space bar to continue.

Setup will now inspect your computer hardware and configuration.

Setup now prepares your computer for install.

From this menu press "ENTER" to begin the install.

Windows XP License agreement, read, and if you agree press "F8" to continue, press "ESC" if you disagree. If you disagree setup will finish.

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