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cleaning up pc + lost xp cds

  • 12-09-2008 1:03am
    #1
    virtus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭


    Hello,

    Im in the process of cleaning up an old pc for internet use and also building a new PC. The old PC im using at the moment is about 6 years old, 1.8Ghz, 256 ram, fine for internet use.

    The problem is the machine is completely slowed down. It was used as a family computer for a few years, then spent a couple of years with me in college, and then spent some time with my brother as his PC. Ideally I would like to completely wipe the hard drive and start afresh.

    The trouble is, I cannot seem to find the XP cds!

    While at college I had to get XP professional installed on it. The machine seems to have both home edition and prof installed though as I get prompted for a choice during bootup. As far as I remember it was brought to a store near where I live and they installed the prof edition and upgraded the computer with a network card. Unfotunately I dont think they gave me the CD.

    Im looking for advice as to my best course of action..

    I wouldnt mind just wiping it and installing a different, free OS, but I would really like to have XP prof at least, especially for my new build!

    What would be the best way to go about replacing my CDs!
    Is it a long drawn out process?

    Whats the best way for cleaning a hard drive if decide not to format it?

    Thank you


Comments

  • #2
    mach1982
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 760 ✭✭✭mach1982


    On word Linux( Check out the UNIX forum) . You can make It look like XP if you want, it free as is all the programs for.


  • #3
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    Sending you a PM


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