Re: Need to remove win XP

Download this file, extract the .iso file it contains and burn it to CD
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/Tools/bootdiscs/xp_rec_con.zip
If you don't know how to burn an .iso file follow the instructions here
http://iso.snoekonline.com/iso.htm using your third party CD Burning
software like Nero or Roxio. If you don't have third party burning software
you can use this free program http://www.imgburn.com/

The resulting CD is bootable and gives you access to the XP Recovery
Console. From there use the instructions How To Format found here
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm

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Harry Ohrn MS MVP [Shell\User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


"Kalevi" <kale@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Thak you for your answers
To give some more info (sorry to miss it before) I have Win XP prof. The
PC had a HDD crasch a month ago, so there is only drive C and hardly any
data and Office plus few other programs.

The previous recovery was done by an outsider as I was on holidays. Anyway
the system is unstable. Cannot download service pack 2. Get messages like:
System has unverified versions of files and Files that The network
location C:\\windows\servicepack files\i386/controls.man is not available.
System unstable.

I only have Dell´s recovery CD, which has the options1. Install win XP. 2.
Install optional win components ( win player etc). 3. performe additional
tasks 4. Check system compatibility.

When the recovery CD sees the XP installed it only lets you to fix it,
which does not fix the problems which are the unstability and the system
is notably slower than before. There is no format option.

Thanks
Kalevi



"Kalevi" <kale@xxxxxxxxxxxx> kirjoitti
viestissä:fbh27m$ruk$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I need to reinstall Win XP, but my CD (Dell recovery) requires a clean
disc. Is there a tool for this purpose?

Thanks
Kalevi





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