Versions of Windows Xp:
- Home Edition (for home users)
- Professional Edition (for networking environment)
- Media Centre Edition
INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS XP:
Hardware Requirement (Microsoft Recommended):
ü Processor | = | P-II |
ü RAM | = | 64 MB |
ü H.D.D | = | 1.5 GB |
Hardware Requirement (Normally Recommended): | ||
ü Processor | = | P-III (800 MHz) |
ü RAM | = | 256 MB |
ü H.D.D | = | 10 GB |
Installation Types:
- CD-Based Attended Installation (Normal Installation)
- CD-Based Un-Attended Installation (Installation through answer file)
- SysPrep (System Preparation)
- RIS (Remote Installation Services)
BIOS (Basic Input / Output System):
- BIOS are the collection software stored in ROM will run when computer turns on.
- Normal sizes of BIOS are 256 KB, 512 KB, and 1 MB.
- BIOS having files / software Post
- Check all components which are attached to Main Board
Boot Loader
- Search Operating System from all storage medias (H.D.D, F.D.D, CD-ROM, USB)
- Copy Operating System from storage media to RAM.
Setup Utility Drivers
PnP (Plug and Play) Tools
Installation: