Computer prob
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Hi all,
yes, i have a bootable XP installation disc.
I tried to boot from it (press del at startup to enter blue screen and selected booting from CDrom), the screen subsequently ask me if i wanted to install or repair win XP. <----this is call bootable rite???
If the abv is bootable, then how do i go about formatting C drive and reinstalling the win XP??
Sheese....im losing sleep over this...
darn.
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Yes.. Continue installation frm there. Adviceable to install WinXP rather than repair it.Originally posted by no_speeding:Hi all,
yes, i have a bootable XP installation disc.
I tried to boot from it (press del at startup to enter blue screen and selected booting from CDrom), the screen subsequently ask me if i wanted to install or repair win XP. <----this is call bootable rite???
If the abv is bootable, then how do i go about formatting C drive and reinstalling the win XP??
Sheese....im losing sleep over this...
darn. -
Depending on spec lar..Originally posted by LazerLordz:Not true.My WinXP Pro works well with my AMD Athlon 900mhz.
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But if i juz reinstall it, the formal stuffs in my C drive would be left intact rite?Originally posted by Kennerve:Yes.. Continue installation frm there. Adviceable to install WinXP rather than repair it.
I suspect one of the reason why my Comp is giving much probs is due to worms and trojan clogging up everything..
Would juz reinstalling clear up the trojans and worms? -
I believe you will also need to patch your system...
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is it formatted already?Originally posted by no_speeding:Hi all,
yes, i have a bootable XP installation disc.
I tried to boot from it (press del at startup to enter blue screen and selected booting from CDrom), the screen subsequently ask me if i wanted to install or repair win XP. <----this is call bootable rite???
If the abv is bootable, then how do i go about formatting C drive and reinstalling the win XP??
Sheese....im losing sleep over this...
darn. 
U have to follow the instructions of XP setting up process.. -
What u mean by patching the system??Originally posted by icecloud:I believe you will also need to patch your system... -
Nope, not formatted yet....cant get it to format.Originally posted by OrneryBoy:is it formatted already?
U have to follow the instructions of XP setting up process..
Setting up instructions is rather simple isnt? juz press 'agree' and 'enter'?? -
A normal over right install.. WILL NOT wipe out things.. But things which are in your MY DOCUMENTS and C drive MAY be lost.. Depending on what windows has repaired for you.Originally posted by no_speeding:But if i juz reinstall it, the formal stuffs in my C drive would be left intact rite?
I suspect one of the reason why my Comp is giving much probs is due to worms and trojan clogging up everything..
Would juz reinstalling clear up the trojans and worms?
After you have installed Windows XP, make sure you have a valid virus security installed in your comp..
patch up ur pc by going to windows update.. -
have you got any pc utilities installed? e.g. norton systemworks
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Actually, i had norton and this AVG virus prog...Originally posted by sillyme:have you got any pc utilities installed? e.g. norton systemworks
uninstalled them coz i couldnt pin point the root of the prob.
why do u ask?? -
In this case, you can choose to restart the computer, with the CD still in the drive, orOriginally posted by no_speeding:Anyone has any idea why XP refuse to launch prog installation?
The installation (blue) screen doesnt appear. Is any setting wrong?
Explore the CD and look for Install/Setup and click on it. -
You should format the c: drive during the your WinXP installation.Originally posted by no_speeding:Hi all,
I try to format using the 'command prompt' by typing c:\format c:
'Volume cannot run becoz the volume is in use by another process. Format may run if this volume is dismounted first.'
*You cannot format c: drive when the windows is running.* -
It will run your dos prompt. Since you are just installing WinXP, you probably dun need to use it.Originally posted by no_speeding:Anyway, anyone has any idea what the command 'run CMD' will do? -
If it didn't clear up your previous workfile, it will probably not clear up your trojans and worms.Originally posted by no_speeding:Would juz reinstalling clear up the trojans and worms? 
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i kindda agree but welcomes any enlightenment otherwise.Originally posted by Kennerve:Based on the config of your comp.. Its is kinda slow and not really stable to use windows XP pro.. Usually min requirement for winxp pro is at least 1g and above.. Your comp maybe still installing the new program.. What i advice is u do a reinstall of your windows.. Best if its win2k.. THats adviceable.
You mention there is no blue screen.. Do you manage to go till the part where they tell you that you are ready to install SP2?
i have seen 750Mhz PCs running win 95, 98/SE and ME.
never see any running even XP home
can me silly but comp vendors and manufacturer neber load XP on systems running sub 1 Ghz -
installing the service packs...Originally posted by no_speeding:What u mean by patching the system?? -
Win95, 98 etc will usually run perfectly ok in 750MHZ systems.. thats why u always see lower end systems running those OS.Originally posted by 'm back:i kindda agree but welcomes any enlightenment otherwise.
i have seen 750Mhz PCs running win 95, 98/SE and ME.
never see any running even XP home
can me silly but comp vendors and manufacturer neber load XP on systems running sub 1 Ghz