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
