Installation process Installing Windows XP can take up to two hours. To make the process more manageable, it has been broken up into several sections. When you are ready, install Windows XP: •Part 1: Begin the installation •Part 2: Continue the installation •Part 3: Complete the installation Part 1: Begin the installation 1. Insert the Windows XP CD into your computer and restart your computer. 2. If prompted to start from the CD, press SPACEBAR. If you miss the prompt (it only appears for a few seconds), restart your computer to try again. .