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Nightmare problems trying to (Re)install XP!

Zascar · 2010-08-05 09:10:06

I'm having a nightmate with my computer. After being unable to solve this problem I though I'd install XP on my smallest IDE Drive, and then put in the other drives later. I tried installing xp on the disk without formatting as I had some files on there I would have preferred to keep. It did not work so I deleted the…

05-08-2010 9:10am

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Zascar

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I'm having a nightmate with my computer. After being unable to solve this problem I though I'd install XP on my smallest IDE Drive, and then put in the other drives later.

I tried installing xp on the disk without formatting as I had some files on there I would have preferred to keep. It did not work so I deleted the partition, formatted the drive and started the XP install. It paused after a few mins with some problem of a file it could not copy. I tried again and again, different formatting but it just will not install.

I'm clueless at to what to do now, any suggestions anyone?
Thanks

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#2 05-08-2010 9:42am

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Zascar wrote: »

I'm having a nightmate with my computer. After being unable to solve this problem I though I'd install XP on my smallest IDE Drive, and then put in the other drives later.

I tried installing xp on the disk without formatting as I had some files on there I would have preferred to keep. It did not work so I deleted the partition, formatted the drive and started the XP install. It paused after a few mins with some problem of a file it could not copy. I tried again and again, different formatting but it just will not install.

I'm clueless at to what to do now, any suggestions anyone?
Thanks

Assuming you ran a full format on the drive(not the quick) it would seem like your install disk is gone awry.

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#3 05-08-2010 9:44am

Zascar

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Hmm good point, thanks. Can I download a new one from somewhere?

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#4 05-08-2010 10:22am

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Whatever version of XP you have, your not going to find a install disk on a legal download.

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#5 05-08-2010 10:29am

Zascar

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It's OEM with a Dell PC.
Will dell send me out a new disk? If not I'll just download one. Just cause my disk is scratched I'm not going to go out and buy windows again

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#6 05-08-2010 10:39am

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Try cleaning the install disc by holding it under running tap and dry with lint free cloth not in a circular motion.
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#7 05-08-2010 1:43pm

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If none of the above work you could try polishing the disk with a small amount of toothpaste have a look on here for more details on how http://www.wikihow.com/Fix-a-Scratched-CD

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#8 05-08-2010 1:59pm

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i've had this exact problem myself and it is in fact a problem with reading the disk.

if you're downloading, google tiny xp

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#9 05-08-2010 2:02pm

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Zascar wrote: »

It's OEM with a Dell PC.
Will dell send me out a new disk? If not I'll just download one. Just cause my disk is scratched I'm not going to go out and buy windows again

I can let you have a copy of a Dell install disc. I will NOT provide a serial (which you wont require anyway!)

Papa

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#10 14-09-2010 7:15am

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PapaQuebec wrote: »

I can let you have a copy of a Dell install disc. I will NOT provide a serial (which you wont require anyway!)

Papa

Beware of giving your cd to anyone as the serial is on the Disc. You just need to know where to look.

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#11 14-09-2010 7:35am

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The serial is embedded in the winnt file on the disc. For an OEM disc this serial is not required if the system detects that the disc is licensed for re-installation of a OEM OS.
IE: Dell PC and Dell OS disc.

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#12 14-09-2010 9:35am

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Sorry guys I forgot to reply saying I've fixed this - I just got a cd from a friend and reformatted again... thanks

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#13 14-09-2010 9:39am

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D0N7-ST34L-5OFT-W4R3

a GOOD SERIAL:D

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