Re: New install with fresh copy
From: Michael Stevens (mstevens_at_bogusmvps.org)
Date: 01/24/05
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Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 21:39:43 -0800
davebremer wrote:
> I need to install a new copy (not an upgrade) of Windows XP Home. My
> HD died and took the existing operating system with it. The "OEM"
> disks that came with the machine were stepped on long ago (I plead
> kids). I do not have a boot or rescue disk (I plead ignorance). I was
> able to access the BIOS and set to boot from the CD drive so at least
> that much works. A basic question. How does a new, fresh out of the
> box copy of the operating system "boot" without an existing system to
> access?
You boot from the CD and do a clean install.
Click on or copy and paste the link below into your web browser address bar.
How to clean install XP.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
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