How to Install Windows XP on an Asus W7s
ASUS W7S is one of the latest laptop lines. Even though this notebook series is newer, Windows XP may need to be installed onto it. Whether the reason is that you don't like the current operating system that came with the computer or that the ASUS W7S was purchased without an operating system, Windows XP can be simply installed onto the computer.
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
-
1
Insert the Windows XP installation disk into the computer.
-
2
Restart the computer. When the system reboots, press the space bar. This tells the computer to boot from the CD.
-
-
3
Hit "Enter" when the "Welcome to Startup" page appears.
-
4
Scroll down through the license agreement and press F8 to agree. You will not be allowed to install Windows XP without agreeing.
-
5
Press "D" when prompted. This confirms you have backed up all information you wish to save.
-
6
Press "L" when prompted. This will delete the existing data from the hard drive.
-
7
Hit "Enter" to select "Unpartitioned Space."
-
8
Press "Enter" again to select "Format the partitioned space using the NTFS file system." This will take 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the hard drive. The computer will restart automatically.
-
9
Select the settings you want to have, and then type in the production key. This can be found on the case of the installation disk.
-
10
Finish the remaining system setting requirements. Windows will now take another 20 to 30 minutes to complete this and then restart automatically.
-
11
Click "OK" for display settings, and then "OK" for monitor settings. The installation is now complete.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
If you are installing Windows XP over another operating system, it is best to save all information you wish to keep on a separate hard drive or removable disk. Installation will reformat the hard drive, which removes all existing data.
