IIS isn't installed by default on a standard installation of Windows XP Professional. If you are not sure then it is most likely that it isn't already installed.
Note: For Installing IIS you will need your Windows XP Professional CD with you and you will need to be able to log in as an administrator on your computer.
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Go to Start Menu, then select the Control Panel.
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Click on Add or Remove Programs.
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Click Add Remove Windows Components.
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Then Windows Component Wizard will appear, in which choose the components, Internet Information Service (IIS).
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Then Click on Next button.
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Then Window ASK for Window XP CD, so properly insert the windows xp CD.
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Then Click on OK button.
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Once your Windows XP Professional CD (or network based installation) is available, then yourInternet Information Services is being installed.
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When installation has finished, click Finish button, and restart your computer.