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Professional CD. Some newer CD-ROM drives can start the installation from the
CD and automatically run the Windows XP Professional Setup Wizard.
To install a new copy by using the CD:
1. Start your computer by running your current operating system, and then
insert the Windows XP Professional CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. If Windows automatically detects the CD, click Install Windows.
The Windows XP Setup Wizard appears.
If Windows doesn't automatically detect the CD, click Start, and then click Run.
Type the following path to the setup file, replacing 'd' if necessary with the letter
of your CD-ROM drive: d:\setup.exe
3. Press ENTER.
4. When prompted to choose an installation type, select New Installation, and
then click Next.
5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
To install a new copy by using a a network connection:
1. Using your existing operating system, establish your connection to the
shared network folder that contains the Setup files. You can also use an MS-
DOS or network installation disk to connect to the network server, if the disk
contains network client software.
Your network administrator will be able to provide you with this path.
2. If your computer is currently running Windows 98, Windows Millennium
Edition, or an earlier version of Windows NT, then at the command prompt,
type the path to the file setup.exe.
3. Press ENTER.
4. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
C.3.8 If You're Upgrading
The upgrade process is simple. The Windows XP Professional Setup Wizard
detects and installs the appropriate drivers, or it creates a report listing devices
that couldn't be upgraded, so you can be sure your hardware and software is
compatible with Windows XP Professional.
To upgrade from the CD:
1. Start your computer by running your current operating system, and then
insert the Windows XP Professional CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. If Windows automatically detects the CD, the Windows XP Professional CD
dialog box appears. To start your upgrade, click Install Windows. If
Windows doesn't automatically detect the CD, click Start, and then click
Run. Then type the path to the setup file, replacing 'd' if necessary with the
letter of your CD-ROM drive: d:\setup.exe
3. Press ENTER.
4. When prompted to choose an installation type, select Upgrade, and then
click Next.
5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
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