problem installing windows xp in toshiba sp4600 laptop?
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Honestly, I really want to help but I don't think I know the answer to your question. Sorry.\n\ngood luck\n\nLove is omnipresence, Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
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hi, its cd's problem just change it\nif u have dvd of xp (home) u can install it. u need a xp home edition bootale wich can run from dos prompt.
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u have .. 2 ways .. to install partition magic program .. and it easy tool\n\nor when u setup the windows xp .. u can delete the exist partition and then create new on in the first screen in setup steps..
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Here is your fix:\n\nYou MUST have an OEM Win XP CD.\n\n1. Boot up with the WinXP CD and at the Setup Screen press the Enter Key.\n  \n2. You will be taken to the Windows XP Licensing Agreement. Press F8 to proceed.\n\n3. The next screen gives you the option to do a fresh (clean) install or to repair\n     the selected Windows XP installation. To run a Repair Install press "R".\n\n***CAUTION*** if you do not see the option to repair the selected Windows XP\ninstallation DO NOT choose the option to continue installing a fresh copy without\nrepairing as that will overwrite your data and cause unrecoverable data loss.\n\n4. If you originally installed XP with Service Pack 1 and later installed Service Pack     2,  you will need to re-install Service Pack 2.\n\n5. If you have any Microsoft Office products installed,  you will need to re-activate\n    with the Product Key code. Contacting Microsoft may be required.
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it sounds like you are trying to 'UPGRADE' to win xp.\n\nThe PC is still trying to boot to the former OS it sounds like.\n\ninsert the XP disk, re-boot, make sure it is set to boot from CD.  When prompted to 'install' or 'repair', Press 'R' for repair.\n\nthen it will desplay 2 windows installations, press the number that corresponds to the XP installaton, then enter.\nit should then ask for the Administrator password, just press enter.\n\nat the dos prompt type: 'fixboot' (no quotes,) then enter\nit will ask you to confirm....say yes.\n\nwhen the prompt returns, type: 'fixmbr' (again, no quotes,) then enter.\nConfirm it again...yes\n\nremove the CD, type 'exit', then enter.\n\nThat should do it.
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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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The best thing to do in this case is for you to reformat like the others have suggested and install a fresh copy of XP but if you have never done this it might throw you at first. With your machine on, stick in your copy of XP in then reboot. Then after it starts to reboot it will ask you "press any key to boot from CD" Press any key at this point and then wait for it to inspect your systems hardware then it will load some common drivers etc. After that it will look to see if you have any previous versions installed. When it shows you those other versions it will ask you if you want to continue installing Windows on this drive or something like that. At this point you want to get rid of the previous versions and any partitions. If you read carefully you can delete any other versions and/ or partitions and then install a fresh copy of XP. Make sure that you have gotten rid of all other OS's and partitions and if you have it will say "to install on this partition press enter" and you should see "new(raw)" and then however many MB's your drive is. At this point press enter and it will ask you "install XP NTFS or install XP NTFS(quick). Use the first one "install XP NTFS" Press enter and it will start to format the drive and then let it install XP and your all set.
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Get a copy of Windows XP and install it.\n\n-J
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Do you have your data backed up first? If so, do the following:\n\n:: Make sure you have the Restore CDs that came with your notebook. Insert them into the CD drive and follow the instructions. If you don't have the Restore CDs, proceed to the next step.\n\n:: Get a copy of Windows XP Pro. Insert it into the CD drive and reboot the machine. When it boots up and it asks if you want to do a clean install and reformat the partition, say yes. (The exact phraseology escapes my mind at the moment.)\n \nI also have a Compaq notebook, and I am in the process of doing this myself right now.
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1. Insert a bootable Windows XP CD in your optical drive\n2. Make sure the first bootable device is the optical drive\n3. Boot your Laptop\n4. Follow the on screen instructions\nYou are done. Please be patient for approx. 1 hour depending on ur configuration.\n5. After finish installing OS, Install your device drivers with the CD provided with Laptop.
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Find the model number and the manufacture.. Then go to their website and download the drivers for XP.. the generic XP driver isnt working..
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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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after installing the card and restarting the PC you should see the message "new hardware detected", then follow the instructions on the screen. if you're asked for the CD then insert the XP Home disk. Maybe this is even not necessary  if the installer find an appropiate driver in the driver directory.\n\nedit:\ni forgot to mention you must be logged in as administrator
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This will only work if you have an OEM Windows XP CD.\n\n1. Boot up with the WinXP CD and at the Setup Screen press the Enter Key.\n  \n2. You will be taken to the Windows XP Licensing Agreement. Press F8 to proceed.\n\n3. The next screen gives you the option to do a fresh (clean) install or to repair the selected Windows XP installation. To run a Repair Install press "R".\n\n***CAUTION*** if you do not see the option to repair the selected Windows XP installation DO NOT choose the option to continue installing a fresh copy without repairing as that will overwrite your data and cause unrecoverable data loss.\n\n4. If you originally installed XP with Service Pack 1 and later installed Service Pack 2,  you will need to re-install Service Pack 2.\n\n5. If you have any Microsoft Office products installed,  you will need to re-activate with the Product Key code. \n\nContacting Microsoft may be required.
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If your windows atleast loads, Then install the Intel chipset software driver or the driver of the chipset you use on the Motherboard. (It muste be in the CD that came with the Board).\n\nOr if the windows doesnot load. Then You have to reinstall windows XP.\n\nYou can also Try repairing the Windows using the Setup process. That might help.
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Well, this could be a dvd driver problem.\n\nIf you're using Windows XP try to restore the systema on a point check date when you didn't have this problem ...this will solve your problem, or reinstall the Windows OS in an UPDGRADE/RESTORE mode.
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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. :)