Windows XP Pre-installation Task List

- Verify that the system meets the minimum hardware requirements for Windows XP Professional.
- Verify that the system’s hardware componets are supported by Windows XP Professional.
- Decide on the type of installation you will perform.
- Determine how you want to partition the hard disk.
- Choose an installation method.
- Determine the role of the system on the network.
- Prepare for miscellaneous data requests that come up during installation.