problem installing windows xp.?
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what kind of problem?
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Try this link to see if your XP is a valid copy.  If it's not, I'd sure go back to that dealer and demand he make it right or you'll report him to Microsoft for selling pirated XP.  And I'd also demand the XP install CD as well.\n\nsupport.microsoft.com
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Xp is the latest version of 98 so you should install the latest version so install XP\nif you still have problems join my forum
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~ Would you please edit your post and give more details about what you're trying to do ?\n\nAre you trying to reinstall your operating system, drivers ???\n\nPlease be as specific as possible, so we can better assist you.\n\n\n\nEDIT:\n~ I apologize for not getting back to you sooner, things came up.\n\nFirst, backup all your important files before you do anything else!!\n\nHave you tried/considered  a Repair install? \nI would try that first.\n\nThis is from Dell's site:\nhttp://service.dell.com/dell/kb/tech_support/view_article/1,,6418+6429+18287,00.html\n\nAlso here:\nhttp://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm\n\nIf that isn't what you need, then here's a couple of sites that provide a  "step by step" for a reinstall. \n\nJust remember if your XP CD doesn't have SP2 on it, this too will need to be reinstalled.\n\nhttp://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp\n\nhttp://www.windowsreinstall.com/winxphome/installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm\n\nhttp://www.cyberwalker.net/columns/aug02/010802.html\n\nDon't forget when you do a reinstall that you have to "re-activate" your copy of Windows with Microsoft.\n\n~ I sincerely wish you the best with this endeavor, and I hope it goes easily for you. :)
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Did you boot from the CD-rom to install Windows??  Sounds like the drive doesn't have the system files to it.  \n\nHere's a link with instruction to perform a clean Windows XP install:\n\nhttp://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp
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Perhaps, i assume that you are going to format your PC (clearing everything in your Hard Disk Drive) to install or reinstall a Windows XP etc. If it is, then its not the way to do it.\n\nFor Windows XP, switch on your PC as usual, then just pop in the CD into your CD-drive. Then follow on screen instruction. When it ask about installing windows as "Upgrade" or "New Installation", select the "New installation". Follow the instructions and select the appropriate steps. There will be some loading of files and finally, your PC will reboot. Just follow the instructions.\n\nFor Windows 98, you will need the startup disk (diskette) and the CD. Insert the diskette in before switching on your PC. Follow instructions properly.\n\nMain thing here its not difficult, just need to read between the lines and follow instructions.... Good luck!
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Restart the system, keep hitting the F8 key until you get into the menu, at the menu select "Use last known good configuration"\n\nIf that works then bingo, if not then if you can get into windows at all then go to start--> run and type ( or if you are lazy copy and paste this command )\n\nsfc /scannow\n\nMake sure to have the xp disc or the recovery disc handy.\n\nIf that does not work then back up all of your data and do a clean install.\n\nHow to do a repair install :\n\nhttp://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm\n\nHow to do a clean install :\n\nhttp://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html\n\nHope this helps.
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Have you got an XP cd? Boot from this and do a repair installation. It will check for missing files and replace them
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Hey ,\nInsert the windows XP disk , close the autorun window , restart your computer , when ( press any key to boot from CD .. ) shows up , press any key .\nWait a few minutes , the setup will copy some files , then a message will appear that you already have an operating system (sure choose the same partition that the Windows is installed in )\nand will ask you what to do .....\nChoose the way you want to format this partition ; Quick/Normal , Fat/NTFS\nand proceed , then continue installing the new operating system .\nNOTE : If the (Press any key to boot ....) doesn't appear , modify the bios settings to boot from CD before it boot from HardDisk .\nHope this will help
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I had 2 version of WINDOWS XP on 2 different partitions of my hard drive once. Did it to try and fix some problems and save some files. After I was done I deleted both partitions and installed a fresh copy of XP
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You need to get the XP pro upgrade.  It should come with a new recovery disc.
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No, you aren't in trouble, but you do apparently have a bogus or pirated copy of XP.  Where did you get it?  If you bought it, you should have a key affixed to the CD case.  Try it again, making sure you aren't making some error, caps lock on, etc.  It's easy to mix up a B with an 8, that type of thing.  If it still won't work take it up with the seller.  If it's an OEM that came with the computer, look for a restore disk.  Worse case scenario is you will have to purchase a good copy of XP.  If you were ripped off by a retailer, and are willing to give MS the information about it, they may give you a discount to get it fixed.
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Try to get inside XP in safe mode than restore by Win XP restore.\nmaybe this problem can fix this problem\ntry to contact place where you buy PC or reinstall your XP
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You can easily correct that problem. Seems that windows cant find the C: drive to boot up from anymore. What you do is [Easy] - \n\nRepair windows by inputting the CD. Do not press R for repair console. When it tells you that your install of windows XP is corrupt or malfunctioning continue with the option to repair windows. This will just re-install windows xp for you.. Also correcting that boot up problem\n\n[Semi Hard] \n\nLoad up the windows XP cd and when available press R for repair console. In there just type HELP and you should get a list of commands. I think its the one called Fixboot. Once you have innitialized that just try to reboot. \n\nWhat you have done?\n\nYou have changed the original boot location of windows. Windows believes that all of its information is stored on C: by changing the drive letter you have not allowed it to boot.  If I am wrong, Understand that I have not fully taken my time to describe these steps. They do follow along these lines..\n\n\nHope I helped.
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*****WAIT do not listen to the knuckle heads telling you to reformat*******\nDo a repair installion and enter your legal key.\nYou go through the initial steps as if you were installing XP, at the Windows XP (Professional, or Home) Setup >press ENTER >Windows Xp Licensing Agreement >press F8 >Windows Xp (Professional, or Home) Setup >press R. This will repair your Windows Xp Installation files, and will not affect your programs, data, etc.
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Install something else FIRST.   If you have a Windows XP home, install that.   Check the BOX that your XP pro came with.  It should say what you have to start with.
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for this you require bootable CD of Win XP. Boot from CD and simple follow the instruction, don't boot from Hard-disk. or it is better to disable harddisk boot from BIOS so that CD will be get detected for first boot and installation can be done easily.