Re: Copy XP to floppy?

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Winux P wrote:

"Rock" <rock@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:uddIg7cEGHA.1288@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
: Llegssssss wrote:
:
: > Is it possible to copy Windows XP to a floppy disk? I "inherated" a computer
: > recently but it only has a floppy drive. There is no operating system
: > installed either. I have a Windows XP disc but can it be copied to a floppy?
: > If not, does anyone have any suggestions about how I can install Windows to
: > the laptop, other than using an external disk drive? The simplier the better.
: >
: > Any help would be appreciated.
: > Thank you
: > Llegssssss
:
: It's too big. Get an external CD drive or network the laptop and do a
: network install.
:
: -- : Rock
: MS MVP Windows - Shell/User

Talk about being in between a Rock and a hard place....

- Winux P 

Don't I know it.  Been that way my whole life.


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Rock
MS MVP  Windows - Shell/User

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