Going to install WinXP Pro soon, what do I need to know?

That guide is pretty good, 'specially page 8 where you turn on the ICF. But note that you should yank the plug on your network before install. Going online after installing XP is nothing. During the actual installation process, at about 30 minutes left to install, your network cards are activated. If you’re connected directly to a cable modem, your PC is likely infected before WinXP is even installed.

check out www.microsoft.com/security