Pre-installation checklist for Windows XP

If you want to install windows xp on your computer, before windows installation you have check list for installation.

Following Check list

• You have the Windows XP CD.
• You have the product key available. The product key is located on your Windows XP CD case and is required to install and activate Windows XP.
• Your computer hardware is set up. At a minimum, you should connect your keyboard, mouse, monitor, and CD drive. If available, you should connect your computer to a wired network.
• You have Windows XP drivers available. Drivers are software that Windows XP uses to communicate with your computer’s hardware. Most new computers include a CD containing drivers. If you do not have drivers available, Windows XP may already include drivers for your hardware. If not, you should be able to download them from your hardware manufacturer’s Web site after you set up Windows XP.
• If you are reinstalling Windows XP on an existing computer, you need a backup copy of your files and settings. The installation process will delete all of your files. You can use the File and Settings Transfer Wizard to store your files and settings on removable media and then restore them after installation is complete. 

This check list help you to easy Windows XP Installation