MikTex 2.8 Installation

Look for latest version ...


Found version 2.8, good for Windows XP


Go with the basic one for now ...


Always check for viruses!


Virus Free ...


Install it ...


Agree to licensing terms ...


Install it for everyone on your computer...


I use the default directory ...


I use letter, rather than A4


Here are the options selected ...


Begin the install ...


It taks a little while, but now you are ready to go


MikTex installation sets your path for you


You can use the update program to check for upgrades


Running latex gives you the usual .aux, .dvi and .log files


The previewer gives you an idea of what is produced


Added some big text


Here is the source file


You can also run pdflatex, which gives you a PDF file, which you can view in Acrobat reader