STEP 15

On the Workgroup or Computer Domain page, click Next.

Part 3: Complete the installation

STEP 16

Windows XP will spend 20 or 30 minutes configuring your computer and will automatically restart when finished. When the Display Settings dialog appears, click OK.

STEP 17

When the Monitor Settings dialog box appears, click OK.

STEP 18

The final stage of setup begins. On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows page, click Next

STEP 19

On the Help protect your PC page, click Help protect my PC by turning on Automatic Updates now. Then, click Next.

STEP 20

Windows XP will then check if you are connected to the Internet:

•	If you are connected to the Internet, select the choice that describes your network connection on the Will this computer connect to the Internet directly, or through a network?Next. page. If you’re not sure, accept the default selection, and click

• If you use dial-up Internet access, or if Windows XP cannot connect to the Internet, you can connect to the Internet after setup is complete. On the How will this computer connect to the Internet? page, click Skip.

STEP 21

Windows XP Setup displays the Ready to activate Windows? page. If you are connected to the Internet, click Yes, and then click Next. If you are not yet connected to the Internet, click No, click Next, and then skip to step 24. After setup is complete, Windows XP will automatically remind you to activate and register your copy of Windows XP.