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Discussion in 'Windows OS' started by CDDOG2122, Aug 9, 2006.

  1. CDDOG2122 Newcomer, in training

    Okk.. i need to install windows xp onto my new computer but its not booting up from the cd... i tried putting a hard drive from another computer with xp but it would restart everytime. Does anyone have any idea what i should do? I'm so confused haha
    CDDOG2122, Aug 9, 2006
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  2. iss TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,896

    To boot fromt he Cd you need to set your optical drive as first boot device in the bios.
    iss, Aug 9, 2006
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  3. CDDOG2122 Newcomer, in training

    i've done that... the farthest i've got was ntldr missing
    CDDOG2122, Aug 9, 2006
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  4. iss TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,896

    is this an original XP disk or a copy? NTLDR missing sounds like it is looking ot the hard drive for boot.
    iss, Aug 9, 2006
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  5. CDDOG2122 Newcomer, in training

    i'm pretty sure its a copy.. the guy i bought it from gave it to me with the computer.
    CDDOG2122, Aug 10, 2006
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  6. Didou Bowtie extraordinair! Posts: 5,898

    If it's not a genuine copy, contact Microsoft or simply go to the nearest software store & buy one.

    Thread closed
    Didou, Aug 11, 2006
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