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When pressing the ESC key to select another folder for the installation, a new Windows folder
is created causing the risk of dual booting.
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After the installation process copies the necessary folders for the Windows installation, restart
the system, and the message "Press any key to boot from DVD" is displayed. You do not
need to enter anything. The Windows XP installation screen will appear shortly to proceed with
the installation.
6
When the Regional and Language Options window appears, click Next.
7
When a window that requires your name and organization pops up, enter your name and
the organization and click Next.
A window that requires the computer name and the administrator password appears. Enter the
computer name and the administrator password and click Next.
8
When the Date and Time Settings window appears, click Next. Setup continues and the sys-
tem restarts.
9
When the system restarts, the message "Press any key to boot from DVD" is displayed. You
do not need to enter anything. In a moment, the Windows XP Desktop appears. When you see
the Windows desktop, this means that the installation process is completed.
10
Remove the system recovery media and install the device drivers and applications from the
system software media. (
Installing Windows When Windows Fails
If you cannot run Windows, you have to boot the system with the system recovery media and rein-
stall Windows.
An external USB ODD and USB keyboard must be connected before starting the installation.
You have to connect the USB keyboard before turning the computer on.
If you connect the USB keyboard during the installation, the system will not recognize the USB keyboard.
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Insert the system recovery media into the external USB ODD and turn the computer on.
2
When the system restarts, the message "Press any key to boot from DVD" is displayed. You
do not need to press anything.
3
The partition configuration screen will appear. To install Windows in the selected partition with-
out change, press <Enter>.
4
Select a file system (format). To keep the current file system, press <Enter>.
5
Select the folder to install the Windows operating system.
To delete the previous version of Windows and install in the current folder, press <L> on the keyboard.
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The subsequent procedures are the same as those after Step 5 of <Standard Installation>. (