Windows XP Boot Process.pptVIP

Windows XP Boot Process 70-270: MCSE Guide to Microsoft Windows XP Professional Booting Windows XP (Page 1) Boot process phases: Boot phase begins when computer is first powered on Or begins when Restart is chosen from Shut Down Windows dialog box Windows XP load phases Begins when boot phase is completed Configuration is selected Booting Windows XP (Page 2) Boot Phase Steps Power-on self test (POST) Initial startup Boot loader Select operating system Detect hardware Select configuration Windows XP Load Phase Load the kernel Initialize the kernel Services load Windows XP system startup Log