NEWBIE HELP

Christianmartin05 · Post by **Christianmartin05** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 8:24 am

So when i install an OS on my hard drive..
do i just go to msdos and type C:/format c
and then run D:/install.exe from the OS disc?

kenc51 · Post by **kenc51** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:47 am

what make of pc are you using
or what model motherboard?

all you need to do is boot from the windoze cd --> it does everything else!

SAMSAMHA · Post by **SAMSAMHA** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 5:47 pm

most of current os's (windows 2k or xp) will be able to format your hd during installation, all you have to do is pop in that CD and boot the system off CD and you can just follow the instruction on the screen to format and install.

Razorbacx · Post by **Razorbacx** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 6:37 pm

FINALLY something that I can provide some technical advice to...

Turn on computer and insert CD.

It's really that simple and automatic from there. Be patient, windows will take close to 2 hours to install.

Are you updating a previous version or is this a fresh install?

Christianmartin05 · Post by **Christianmartin05** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 6:16 am

Is a fresh install, like right after i build my pc, when i turn it on, how do i install windows xp?

KnightRid · Post by **KnightRid** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 6:52 am

go into your BIOS and make sure the first boot device is set for your cd-rom

I set mine like this

1. cd-rom
2. Floppy - LOL - ROFL - sorry, I still set this even though I dont have them anymore
3. IDE0 - or sata or wahtever your hard drive is
4. Other USb device

have fun, and dont mess up the bios :p

Mike