How to Install XP Home on a Compaq Laptop Presario R3000
- 1). Insert the Windows XP Home Edition CD into the optical drive of your Compaq Laptop Presario R3000 and restart your computer.
- 2). Press any key when you see the "Press any key to boot from CD" message.
- 3). Press the "Enter" key at the Welcome to Setup screen to begin installation of Windows XP Home Edition.
- 4). Review the Microsoft Software License Terms and press "F8" to agree to the terms and proceed with the installation.
- 5). Follow the onscreen instructions of the installation to select and format the desired partition of where you wish the operating system installed.
- 6). Proceed with the onscreen instructions to complete the installation and restart your computer.
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