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02-27-2003, 11:44 AM
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startup disk
Does the full version of windows xp come with a startup disk. If not what do I do to put the operating system on a pc I'm building myself?
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02-27-2003, 12:03 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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Re: startup disk
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You need to go into BIOS and set the first boot device to the CD-ROM drive. Put the WinXP CD in the CD-ROM drive. Save and Exit. The system will reboot to the WinXP CD and the installation will start. Follow the on-screen instructions.  Cricket
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02-27-2003, 09:53 PM
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Don't I need a startup disk to boot my system? How do I get one?
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02-27-2003, 09:57 PM
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You do not need one. The CD is your startup disk.
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02-27-2003, 10:07 PM
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so i don't need a 1.44 drive A disk?
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02-27-2003, 10:13 PM
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No. Only for win95 or 98.
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02-28-2003, 02:49 AM
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You can download and make start up floppies for XP if you want. There's six of them if I remember correctly, I have never done it. The CD works great as long as the bios will allow to boot from the CDROM. Most computers made in the last several years are capable of it.
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02-28-2003, 07:03 AM
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02-28-2003, 08:51 AM
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You can make a floppy bootdisk for troubleshooting purposes. Go to Bootdisk.com, you can download the proper bootdisk files from there. Cricket
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02-28-2003, 04:07 PM
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03-01-2003, 06:06 AM
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Just insert the CD and boot from it. You need to enable boot from CD in bios if it's deactivated, though. Nice, eh :-) RJ
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03-03-2003, 09:55 AM
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BOOTDISKS ALTERNATIVE
Free Download >> Try http://www.bootdisk.com/ Free boot disks for your computer when gets sick or to setup OS.
Ot For a small fee only try : http://www.ezosinstall.com/ which is the best install disk I have seen. (believe me I am a computer engineer) You can setup 98,Me,2000,XP etc Ratwerk |
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