Many friends feel overwhelmed when they hear about reinstalling the system. They either spend money to find a repair shop, or fiddle with the USB boot disk by themselves. As a result, they still can't fix it after struggling for a long time.
In fact, everyone does not know that installing the system through the hard disk is the fastest, easiest and most trouble-free way. Especially for those old computers to install the XP system, there is no need to use USB disks and CDs at all.
This method not only saves money on buying CDs, but also saves the time of burning.
Today, if we take the green tea system as an example, we will break down the entire operation process in detail, crush it thoroughly, and explain it clearly to ensure that you can do it yourself after seeing it.
Download the system and unzip it correctly
The first step is to download the desired XP Ghost system to your computer.
Here's a key point to remember: Never unzip the system to the C drive .
Suppose we need to install the new system on the C drive, and if the decompressed files are also placed on the C drive, then the installation process will conflict and cause failure.
The appropriate approach is to extract it to the D drive, or the E drive, or the F drive, any one of them can be used, but do not choose the C drive.
I'm used to unzipping to the F drive and creating a special folder to store it, so it's easy to find.
There is another pitfall that is easy to step on: The name of the extracted folder cannot be in Chinese .
Something like "New Folder" won't work because the hard disk installation tool does not support Chinese paths.
You can change the folder to a purely numeric name like "123", or to a purely English name like "xitong".
After decompression is complete, open the folder and you should see the installation-related program files inside.
Method 1: Run AUTORUN to automatically install
Open the decompressed folder and search to see if there is a file named "AUTORUN.EXE".
Double-click to run it, and an interface will pop up on the screen with several options.
Select the first item "Install GHOST XP SP3" and then click OK. The rest of the steps are basically completed by yourself.
This method is the most fool-proof. Just click "Next" all the way, and you don't have to worry about the whole process.
The overall installation process takes about five to ten minutes, during which the computer will restart several times, which is normal.
You just need to sit back and wait, let it complete the entire running process on its own, and finally witness the familiar XP desktop appear in front of you, which means that things are successfully completed.
This method is suitable for those who are not familiar with computer operations, since there are Chinese prompts for each step.
Method 2: Run ONEKEY one-click restore
When the AUTORUN file cannot be found, or when the interface presented makes you feel uncomfortable, there is another method available.
In the same folder, I found "ONEKEY.EXE", which is the one-click recovery tool that everyone often mentions.
After double-clicking to open it, the software will automatically detect the system image file you decompressed.
In the interface you control, there will be an option for you to select the installation location. Its default status is the C drive. You must not manually change it to another drive by yourself.
First, directly click the button called "OK", then a confirmation window will pop up, and then click "Yes" again. In this way, the computer will automatically restart and enter the installation interface.
This method is more direct than the first method, skipping the intermediate selection step, and is slightly faster.
Frequently Asked Questions and Pitfall Guidelines
Some friends followed the steps mentioned above, but found that the button called "OK" was gray and could not be clicked.
Nine times out of ten, this problem is because The folder name contains Chinese characters .
For example, you have unzipped the system to "New Folder". However, the ONEKEY tool cannot recognize the path at all, so the button becomes gray.
The solution is very simple: close the ONEKEY tool, return to the F drive, or return to other drive letters you unzipped, and change the name of the folder containing Chinese to English or numbers, such as "123".
Then open the ONEKEY tool again, and now the "OK" button can be clicked normally.
Please note that you must not change the name of the folder in the corresponding state after opening it with the ONEKEY tool, otherwise an error will occur. You must first close the tool before you can change the name.
Another reminder is that before installing the system, it is best to back up important files in the C drive, such as documents on the desktop, URLs in favorites, and game archives.
Although the hard disk installation method generally does not change the data on other disks, be cautious.
Simple setup after installation
After the system is installed, it may take a few minutes to configure the driver when you enter the desktop for the first time.
Once you notice that the network card, sound card, or graphics card has failed to be driven, you can download a driver wizard network card version, which can identify the missing driver on its own and help you install it properly.
In addition, don't forget to adjust the corresponding value of the resolution to suit the monitor you are using, and then install some commonly used software such as browsers, input methods, and compression tools.
If you are familiar with the whole process, it will only take about ten minutes from the beginning of decompression to the time you enter the desktop.
Compared with making a USB boot disk, which requires downloading the production tools, writing the image, and setting the BIOS startup sequence, hard disk installation is extremely convenient.
Moreover, this method is particularly friendly to old computers with broken USB disk interfaces. As long as the machine can be turned on normally and the system is entered, the installation can be carried out.
Using a hard disk to install the XP Ghost system is really a fast and cost-effective way. It does not require the purchase of a USB flash drive or CD, and there is no need to learn the complicated BIOS settings.
Remember, there are two core points to keep in mind. First, do not place the unzipped folder on the C drive. Second, the name of the folder cannot be in Chinese.
Choose one of the two installation methods, and you can basically succeed in the first time.
The next time your computer freezes or causes poisoning, you can solve it in ten minutes by yourself, and you no longer need to bother others for help.
