Why does XP think i've got new hardware?
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Check the following\n->start -> control panal -> system  -> hardware tab at the top -> device manager . Now look at all the devices that are installed on you computer if any have a red cross or a yellow question mark then it is disabled or has a problem, if you find any double click on them to see what is wrong. If there is no problems in the device manager send it back to the computer store.
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Yes, just load the XP PRO CD with the computer already booted etc. Then when you install, be sure to select the "upgrade" option.
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Reformat the HD, and then install XP,but make sure your data is backed up.
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well you can ask... I asked for some odd stuff and people fed ex'd me. If you ask nicely and someone has a spare copy they may send you one. I got a few free copies of XP pro because the local college is getting ready to upgrade to vista, and XP64 Pro. So yes, I guess you can get a free copy of XP, I don't know about here, I asked around on alot of boards before I got some contacts that affered me there old copies since they didn't need it anymore. I also got a free video card and a bunch of 1Gb Dimms just by asking people. Although I did explain to them what I needed it for and my situation as to why I couldn't afford it myself back then.
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Go to: Control Panel -> Performance & Maintenance -> System -> Hardware -> Device Manager\n\nAnd check if every device is working correctly. If not, usually it will show different icon on top of it. Then you would need to find the newest or appropriate driver that XP could accept. Usually the website of the original manufacture of your device should have host the driver.
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Hmm, I guess, it has more to do with reinstalling the printer if it's older than xp.  Newer printers will automatically be detected though.
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You need to get the XP pro upgrade.  It should come with a new recovery disc.
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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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might be becasue as u said it is windows xp
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well if you gave the brand it would be more helpful also which operating system.  XP might automatically detect it
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We need more info ...\n\nIt might say on the front of your processor.\n\nGo to My Computer and over on the side (in XP) click on "view system information" and it will tell you there too.
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it is having problems allocation memory for a device. Make sure your memory has noerrors, remove all add in cards and plug in devices and try, After you get XP installed, then add them back one at a time. Maybe it will get you past if
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get a new card - many old ones aren't supported on XP - they are dirt cheap so just pick one up and all will be well.  I had to get a new one with XP.
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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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Some software providers may still have them for sale.\nBut almosy everyone has been selling XP for years.\nWhat happened to yours?\nWhy can't you upgrade to XP?\nIf yours is damaged, you may be able to get a replacement from MS. If it's lost, make a backup copy next time.
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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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If its new and you just put it in check the jumper on the back of the rom...if it was already in check to make sure u have the driver for it, if not redownload it