Installing an Operating System
To be able to play games, write letters and send emails etc. You will need install a piece of software called the Operating System onto the hard disk
You've built your PC and you've thoroughly tested it to make sure its all good, but the fun is not over yet... To be able to play games, write letters and send emails etc. You will need install a piece of software called the Operating System onto the hard disk.
Microsoft Windows
A brief look at the history of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.
Windows XP
Follow our step-by-step guide to installing Windows XP (Home or Professional editions) onto your PC.
Windows Me (Millenium edition)
Follow our step-by-step guide to installing Windows Me onto your PC.
Windows 98
Follow our step-by-step guide to installing Windows 95/98 onto your PC.
Ubuntu / Xubuntu (GNU / Linux)
Follow our step-by-step guide to installing Ubuntu or Xubuntu onto your PC.