How to Install XP on Partitioned Hard Drives
A hard drive partition is a part of your hard drive that has been sectioned off and formatted for use. The partition can be a small portion of the drive, or it could take up the entire hard drive capacity. You can install Windows XP onto a formatted partition through the normal installation process, choosing that particular partition for your installation drive.
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Instructions
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Put the Windows XP installation disc into your computer. Restart the computer. Select and press a key on your keyboard as the message "Press any key to boot from CD" appears during the boot sequence.
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Press "Enter" to start the Windows XP installation once the blue installer screen appears. Press "F8" to accept the license agreement.
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Click to choose the partition you are using to install Windows XP. Press "Enter." Wait while the installer copies and installs the files and restarts your computer. When the computer loads again, you will be in the graphical part of the installation process.
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Click "Next" when prompted. Provide your name and organization. Click "Next." Enter the product key from your Windows XP packaging. Click "Next." Create an administrator account and name for your computer. Click "Next" twice. Your computer will restart one more time and then start you in the newly installed Windows XP.
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