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NEWBIE HELP
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 8:24 am
by Christianmartin05
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?
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:47 am
by kenc51
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!
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 5:47 pm
by SAMSAMHA
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.
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 6:37 pm
by Razorbacx
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?
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 6:16 am
by Christianmartin05
Is a fresh install, like right after i build my pc, when i turn it on, how do i install windows xp?
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 6:52 am
by KnightRid
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