Many friends are still using old computers, and due to work reasons, they have to keep the Windows XP system.
Every time the computer freezes, has a blue screen, or is infected, I want to reinstall the system but find it troublesome.
It costs at least thirty or fifty yuan to find someone to install it once, and you have to move the computer around.
Use a CD to install it yourself, most computers now don't even have a CD drive.
In fact, there is a very simple way, just download a hard disk version of Ghost
What is Ghost version of XP system
Ghost Edition XP It is a packaged system image.
To put it simply, it is to package the already installed XP system into a file together with commonly used software and drivers.
After you download it, use a special installation tool to "restore" it to your C drive.
The whole process does not require you to install the driver manually, and you do not need to look for installation packages for software such as Office and WinRAR, because the manufacturer has already integrated them in advance.
This system uses the packaging tools officially used by Microsoft. The system is pre-installed on the brand machine when it leaves the factory. It also uses the same principle, so there is no need to worry about stability.
Dozens of office computers in my company are equipped with this version, and they have been used for a long time without any problems.
The difference between hard disk version and CD version
Hard disk version and CD version The core content is the same, the difference lies in the installation method.
After the hard disk version is downloaded, it will appear as an executable file. You can double-click it to run it. Click the mouse a few times according to the prompts, and the computer will restart itself and enter the installation process.
The downloaded CD version is an ISO image file. You need to use burning software like Nero. Select the "Image Burning" function to burn it into a CD. Then restart the computer and enter the BIOS to set the optical drive to boot first. When the CD menu appears, press the "A" key to start the installation.
For the vast majority of computers today that do not have optical drives, the hard disk version has undoubtedly become a more convenient choice.
Specific steps for hard disk version installation
The first step is to download the hard disk version installation program to your local hard disk.
Be careful not to download to the desktop or C drive, because the C drive will be formatted when reinstalling the system.
You can put it on the D drive, E drive or other partitions.
It is recommended to use Thunder to download, the speed will be much faster.
After the download is complete, find the file and double-click to run it.
In the second step, follow the prompts given on the screen, click "Install" one by one, then click "OK", and finally click "Yes".
The computer will automatically restart after a few seconds, and then enter the fully automatic installation process.
The third step is to wait.
During the entire installation process, you don't need to wait around. The system will format the partition, copy files, install drivers, and deploy software on its own.
After about five to ten minutes, the computer will restart again and enter a brand new XP desktop.
A few things you need to know before installation
This reinstallation will only affect C drive .
The photos you own located on the D drive will not be deleted, and the documents located on the E drive will not be deleted.
However, files placed on the desktop of the C drive, items stored in "My Documents", and data in other folders of the C drive will all be overwritten.
Therefore, before installation, it is best to check the C drive desktop and transfer important files to other partitions.
In addition, it is recommended to use a driver backup tool to back up the network card driver in advance. Although this Ghost version of XP integrates the drivers of most common hardware, if your network card is special, it is harmless to make a backup after all.
What to do after installation
After the system is installed, the first thing to do is to install anti-virus software.
Although there is no virus in this Ghost version itself, other partitions of your computer may still have virus files left over from previous poisonings.
After installing the anti-virus software, it is more reassuring to scan the entire computer.
The second thing is to set up a system restore point.
Although the system restore function that comes with XP is not very powerful, it can help you quickly return to normal state when the wrong software is installed or there is a driver problem.
The third thing is to adjust the desktop display, folder options, and input method and other basic settings according to personal habits.
After all these are done, the XP system of this computer will be completely "resurrected".
Generally speaking, the hard disk version of Ghost XP is currently the easiest and fastest way to reinstall the XP system.
No CD, no USB flash drive, no need to enter BIOS to change various settings, just double-click and it will be done automatically.
As long as your computer can still enter the system normally and can access the Internet to download files, you can use this method.
In a few minutes, you can get a smooth and clean computer, saving time and effort.
