Install Windows XP under Boot Camp

Note that this topic covers only Windows XP; if you're using a newer version, skip to Install Windows 7 or Vista under Boot Camp.

If you've installed Windows before, you'll find that the setup program is the same as on any other PC. Most options are self-explanatory, but a few require some explanation. Do the following:

  1. After you restart from the Windows CD and wait a few minutes while it goes through some preliminary steps, a screen like the one shown in Figure 5-3 appears. Press Return to begin the installation.

    The slick, colorful, and modern interface of Windows Setup walks you through the process in plain (text) English.

    Figure 5-3. The slick, colorful, and modern interface of Windows Setup walks you through the process ...

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