How to Install Windows Using a CD

Some versions of Microsoft Windows, like Windows XP, can be installed on home and work computers using a CD. To install Windows using a CD, you'll need to insert the setup CD into the CD drive, boot up your computer, then press a key to start the setup process when prompted. From there, continue following the on-screen prompts to finish installation.

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OEM means "original equipment manufacturer." OEMs are manufacturers who resell another company's product under their own name and branding.

NTFS stands for New Technology File System. Microsoft introduced it with the Windows NT operating system. A version of NTFS is also included in the most recent operating systems developed by Microsoft, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista.

The process of installing Windows XP and Windows 7 is different. The Windows XP setup is divided into two parts -- the first part is basic, which allows you to operate the keyboard only, and the second part is graphical. You can only use the mouse to make changes in the second part. In the Windows 7 setup, you can use the mouse during whole setup, which makes things easier. The Windows 7 setup is more user-friendly, in my opinion.

It is recommended to have at least 10GB worth of space in your system for any minimal usage of the Office suite of products, such as Word, or Excel. However, based on Wikipedia, any amount of space above 1.5GB and 64MB of RAM should be enough for the installation of Windows XP.

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