natedog4983
join:2003-07-23
Clinton, IA
| Reformating Question
Not sure if this is in the right place so, mods feel free to move it.
I want to reformat and don't have my original copy of XP,HOORAY for kids and their curiosity for shiny things ,so i was wondering if i were to put all the files on a separate partition on my HDD, would i be able to reinstall XP from that partition during the format? |
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cocothebean
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Carson City, NV | Files like in move XP back and forth???
I doubt it!!! |
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Doctor Olds
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Not going to happen without a CD. You will need to either find a eBay special or if you have an OEM PC (Dell, Gateway/E-Machines, HP/Compaq, Etc) call the manufacturer for a restore CD set.
Now if your PC has the right files on the hard drive, you can create a CD from that, but you will not be able to use the files while on the HD to Format and Reinstall.
»Make your own Windows XP CD.
Why do you think you need to reformat? It is a wives tale that formatting has to be done every so often.
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Kilroy
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User Magial Jelly Bean Keyfinder to get your install key. And then beg, borrow, or create the CD you need, OEM, Retail, Upgrade, etc.
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Doctor Olds
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clubs: | Or if it is an OEM PC read the key off of the COA on the PC case (side or rear panel, sometimes top or bottom panel).  |
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Vistaluvr2
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And if it's one of those goofy looking Compaq model with the door in front, it might be behind that door |
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| said by Vistaluvr2 :And if it's one of those goofy looking Compaq model with the door in front, it might be behind that door What is even scarier, some of those had the lower door or top mounted door that stored the System CDs all in one place.
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