How to Boot From an XP System's Disc
- 1). Open your optical drive by clicking the open button on the drive.
- 2). Insert your Windows XP CD.
- 3). Close the drive bay by pushing it in or pressing the button.
- 4). Restart your computer.
- 5). Press a button when the "Press any key to boot CD" screen appears.
- 6). Click "F8" to accept the license agreement once you have reviewed it. You have now booted the XP system disc. Follow the on-screen instruction to perform one of the many possible tasks.
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