Re: Windows XP Upgrade doesn't boot

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From: Amaunette (Amaunette_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/22/05 

Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2005 12:33:02 -0800

Thanks for picking that up, Malke! I do have my system restore disk --
though only one, you did say "system restore disks" so I don't know if
there's supposed to be more than one. In any case, would the system restore
wipe my hard drive?

Thanks,

Amaunette

"Malke" wrote:

> Amaunette wrote:
>
> > I still require advice on how to revert to ME, considering what I
> > discussed in my last post.
> >
> >
> In all this long thread, the one very important piece of information was
> missed: you have a Compaq.
>
> You never had a Windows ME operating system disk. You had one or two
> (depending on the model) Compaq Restore Disks which would take your
> computer back to factory condition.
>
> Compaqs, particularly those older models, are extremely proprietary
> machines - both hardware and software. The best thing you could do at
> this point if you have lost your Restore Disks would be to call Compaq
> and see if they still carry the ones for your model. Then restore your
> computer using those disks to factory condition.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Malke
> --
> MS MVP - Windows Shell/User
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
>

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