corksil
04-26-2005, 02:13 AM
Hey everyone, I'm back with another question.
I have an old computer with a screwed up HDD, and I want to reformat it and do a reinstall of XP that I have. The computer does not seem to want to enter anything but safe mode, but the only problem is that (Windows 98) doesn't let me use the CD-ROM drives in safe mode. I need to A) Activate and use the CD-ROM drive/drives, or B) Fix whatever is stopping the computer from booting regularly and do a re-install from the disc.
The only catch is: The copy of XP that I have is not all alone on a disc, so I can't boot from the CD. To clear up any slight misunderstanding, here's the story. I made a backup of the LEGIT disc that I paid for, and added a few things to the disc, like ad-aware, and winRAR. As you may have guessed, this would stop the CD from booting regularly, but if I can access it, I can find and open the installer. Being the forgetful person I am, I lost the original XP CD, figuring I'd be safe with the backup.
Thanks for your help in advance!
I have an old computer with a screwed up HDD, and I want to reformat it and do a reinstall of XP that I have. The computer does not seem to want to enter anything but safe mode, but the only problem is that (Windows 98) doesn't let me use the CD-ROM drives in safe mode. I need to A) Activate and use the CD-ROM drive/drives, or B) Fix whatever is stopping the computer from booting regularly and do a re-install from the disc.
The only catch is: The copy of XP that I have is not all alone on a disc, so I can't boot from the CD. To clear up any slight misunderstanding, here's the story. I made a backup of the LEGIT disc that I paid for, and added a few things to the disc, like ad-aware, and winRAR. As you may have guessed, this would stop the CD from booting regularly, but if I can access it, I can find and open the installer. Being the forgetful person I am, I lost the original XP CD, figuring I'd be safe with the backup.
Thanks for your help in advance!