Compaq Presario PC came with no XP disc but on the hard drive.

[Sforsyth]

Is this folder XPhome ? how can I format this computer without losing this, I was thinking of transfering it a CDR, but then how would I install it again ?

Thanks.

 

[Codegen]

I believe if you D/Led an ISO and used the serial found on the computer on a sticker, it's legal. I'd suggest waiting for another member to clarify.

 

[Sforsyth]

well know I know after reading that it indeed is the XP Home Edition Files but I use XP Pro if I just burn these files onto a CDR will it Boot? I think I want to slip steam SP2 into it do you know how I would go about this ?

Thanks !

 

[imported_Phil]

No, it won't boot.

Read the manual, and follow the instructions to make your own bootable recovery CDs/DVD.

 

[The Pentium Guy]

I once figured out how to make XP Pro Upgrade Edition into XP Pro "non-upgrade" (regular) edition. Required a bit of work, but nevertheless I installed XP Pro Upgrade on my computer with no OS.

 

[Sforsyth]

I just made my XP Pro Disc an unteneded with SP2 but this is just 1 folder

 

[Sforsyth]

do you think copying the folder to a CDR then booting with my XP pro CD and switching discs would work ?

 

[Sforsyth]

anyone ?

 

[Sforsyth]

I got it, I integrated SP2 to the I386 folder then used this iso image maker tool from here http://www.aselabs.com/articles.php?id=149 and mad a boot XP Home CD with it and the I386 folder.

Thanks guys !

 

[vailr]

You could call HP/Compaq and have them send you an official bootable install CD.
If not, then just burn a copy of the i386 folder to a CD.
XP Home can then be installed from the DOS prompt.
You'll also need a copy of the Win98 file "smartdrv.exe".
Run "smartdrv.exe".
Then run winnt.exe, from the i386 folder.
The XP Home installer should begin from there.

 

[Sforsyth]

Originally posted by: vailr
You could call HP/Compaq and have them send you an official bootable install CD.
If not, then just burn a copy of the i386 folder to a CD.
XP Home can then be installed from the DOS prompt.
You'll also need a copy of the Win98 file "smartdrv.exe".
Run "smartdrv.exe".
Then run winnt.exe, from the i386 folder.
The XP Home installer should begin from there.

HEHE I own 2 PC's and none has a Floppy drive also I ripped my Apartment apart looking for a Floopy I thought I saved one just in case an emergancy, but couldn't find it and no Win98 CD anywhere I through mine out.

I think I got it though. 4 minutes left on the install, this way will be better less crap.

Why the hell do Compaq and Dell sell XP systems with 128 MB of Ram though?

 

[Sforsyth]

damn it say XP pro now and it didn't even ask for a CD-Key.

 

[Sforsyth]

haha I must have burnt a copy of my XP Pro unatended CD oops

 

[Sforsyth]

damn it, Downlaoding a 98 SE boot disk and going to try to run winnt from the I386 folder after it boots it.

 

[imported_Phil]

If you copy the I386 folder to the CD and make it bootable (search for the required files) then it should boot & install.
Sorry, should have been clearer