|  | Installing Microsoft Windows XP Professional Module Overview
As a Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional support professional, one of your tasks may be to install the operating system. There are a number of ways to install Windows XP Professional, and each installation method requires that you carefully plan for the installation and choose correct setup options during the installation. Familiarity with the available options and setup procedures will help you deploy Windows XP Professional efficiently. After completing this module, you will be able to: Plan an installation of Windows XP Professional. Install Windows XP Professional from a CD. Install Windows XP Professional over a network. Upgrade to Windows XP Professional. Transfer user settings and files by using the User State Migration Tool (USMT). Perform important post-installation tasks. Troubleshoot failed installations.