How to Install Windows XP on Top of MS DOS 6.22
Method 1 of 2:
Opening the Setup Files in DOS
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Insert your Windows XP Genuine CD into your CD/Floppy Drive. In this we will use a floppy drive in drive A: -
type A: or whatever drive you're using. Now type setup.exe. If this doesn't work, type dir A: to find what the setup file is called. -
You should then be brought to a blue screen with Windows XP ------- Setup at the top and lots of words moving fast at the bottom.
Method 2 of 2:
Set Up Windows XP
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Follow the steps provided in the setup.- Your computer should format the drive. Now it should restart.
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Follow the directions. You will come to a different shades of blue screen with the Windows XP logo in the top left hand corner. Follow the steps provided until the estimated time comes to 1 minute, where it will then restart. -
Select OK. You should get a message about your screen resolution. Click OK. Now music should play and a question mark should appear in the bottom right hand corner of your screen. Click Next. Follow the steps about registering with Microsoft and creating users and passwords. -
Now your computer should display a 'Welcome' screen. You should then be brought to the Windows XP desktop. Voila! You have successfully installed Windows XP.
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