Product Key
During the instructions you will see the following symbols < > [ ] and { } Here is what they indicate
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< > - Indicates what needs to be typed in. Do not type the < and the >. Just the text inside them
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[ ] - Indicates a key on the keyboard to be pressed
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{ } - Indicates a button on the screen to click on.
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Enter the Product Key
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If you are installing Windows XP Home Edition
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The What's your computer's name window appears
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Type in a name here. It can be any name you want (do not give it the name you want to use for the user however. A user and Computer name must be different)
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Click {Next}
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If you are installing Windows XP Professional:
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The Computer Name and Administrative Password window appears
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Type a name for this computer in the computer name field (do not give it the name you want to use for the user however. A user and Computer name must be different)
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If you want a password on the account then type a password in the Administrator Password field
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Retype the password again to confirm it.
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If you don't want a password, leave it blank
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Click {Next}
Note: If this system is going to be a part of a network, you will need to give it a name that is different from other computers in the network.