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132 IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Companion GuideWhen a computer boots up with the Windows installation CD, the Windows XP installationstarts with three options:■■Setup XP: To run the setup and install the XP operating system, press Enter.Repair XP: To repair an installation, press R to open the Recovery Console.■ Quit: To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.Figure 5-11 shows the installation window for Windows XP.Figure 5-11Installing WindowsCreate AccountsAn administrator account is automatically created when Windows XP is installed. Thedefault administrator account is named “administrator.” For security purposes, change thisdefault name as soon as possible. This privileged account should only be used to managethe computer; it should not be used as a daily account. It is recommended that you createanother account with limited access for daily use. People have accidentally made drasticchanges while using the administrator account instead of a limited user account. Attackersseek out the administrative account because it is so powerful.Create a user account when prompted during the installation process. This user account willhave full administrative privileges just like the administrator account. Unlike the administratoraccount, user accounts can be created at any time. A user account should have lesspermissions than the computer administrator. For example, users might have the right toread, but not modify, a file.