How to Install Windows XP Tablet Edition
Windows XP Tablet Edition has features not available in the standard version of Windows XP. These features include an on-screen writing pad, handwriting recognition, pen-based input and pen gestures that replace the use of mouse movements. As an extension of Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Tablet Edition fully supports all Windows XP features and applications. Installing Windows XP Tablet Edition is no different than other versions, but you must have your system device drivers available for hardware to be detected.
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Instructions
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Insert the Windows XP Tablet Edition CD into your system's disc bay and restart.
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Press "Enter" when prompted to "Press any key to run from CD..."
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Click "Enter" to load the installation files and then press "F8" to accept the license agreement when prompted to review it. You must accept the license agreement to install Windows XP Tablet Edition.
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Click "Next" to accept the manufacturer settings for disk usage. It is not recommended to change these for your tablet system.
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Press "Next" again to begin copying files to the hard drive. Your system will now restart.
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Allow the installation to continue, you will be prompted once to accept or change the system time settings and product key. The product key will be available on the case of your installation CD or on the bottom of your tablet PC. It will be labeled "Product Key."
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Insert your manufacturer's driver CD once you have loaded into the Windows environment. You will be asked if you would like to run the installation from the CD. Choose "Yes" and follow the on-screen directions from your Tablet PC's manufacturer to complete all driver installations.
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Restart the computer by pressing "Start" on the left-hand side of the taskbar, selecting "Shut down" and then choosing "Restart." Your Windows XP Tablet Edition installation is now complete.
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