Clean Install Procedure For XP Pro With (Full Graphics) Part Two!

Graphical User Interface!

The majority of this setup phase requires no user intervention. The screens contain a description of Windows XP features. I can only assume they were created in an attempt to kill the time while XP installs and provide a general time to completion reference. I've placed a red border around those screens that require user input. The others are here simply because some of my visitors have asked me to make them available.

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An Exciting New Look!

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Try The Easiest Windows® Yet!

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Stay Up To Date!

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Your Computer Will Be Faster and More Reliable!

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Get Support for the Latest Hardware and Software!

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Easily Move Documents and Personal Settings To A New Computer!

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Surfing the Internet; Safe, Fast, and Flexible!

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Explore Your Creative Side with Photos and Videos!

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The first screen that requires any user input in this phase is Regional and Language Options. If you're using English and you do entry via the keyboard the defaults will suit you fine.

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Somehow, typing my name and my company name doesn't exactly give me a warm fuzzy sense of personalization, but that's what the Personalize Your Software screen shown in Figure 10 wants you to enter. I guess you could give some bogus information if it sends a little thrill through you to pull one over on Microsoft.

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The screen everybody loves to hate; the dreaded Your Product Key screen. The XP installation process stops here if you don't have one, so for those of you leaving at this point, have a good day.

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Installation is going to automatically assign a computer name in the Computer Name and Administrator Password screen. Once you see the name it chooses you'll be grateful it can be easily changed. The important part of this screen is the administrator password. All the begging and pleading in the world can't make you choose something that's hard to guess, but just remember that this one single choice you're making right now is the key into everything you hold near and dear (and private) in the world of computing. It's also essential you remember the password.

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Unless you prefer to live in the past or future, Date and Time Settings should be set current.

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Music and Entertainment Just Got Better!

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In Network Settings, unless you have a good reason for selecting Custom Settings, go with the Typical Settings. No matter how special you might think your setup is, in most cases it will function perfectly well with the typical settings.

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If you're a domain member, this is the time to speak up, or at least type the name of the domain. More than likely you'll do just fine being a part of a workgroup. You can leave the name 'WORKGROUP' if you want, but why not avail yourself of one of the few places in the XP setup where you can actually express some creativity.

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Windows Movie Maker Makes It Easy and Fun!

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Work Anytime, Anywhere!

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Windows XP Is Great for Notebook Computers!

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Stay Connected With Colleagues, Customers, Friends, and Family!

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The Most Dependable Windows for Business Computing!

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Experience the Ultimate in Safety, Security, and Privacy!

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Be Assured of Greater Accessibility!

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Now It's Easier To Get Help - And To Help Others!

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Enjoy Using Windows® XP!

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Windows XP Professional is Loading!

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06/22/2008