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Windows XP/2000 - heh.. posted in the Operating Systems forums; either I'm retarded or I really can't figure out how to reformat. I have 6 different cds that came with my computer and I'm pretty sure I've tried all of ...


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Old 10-01-2006   #1
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Unhappy heh..

either I'm retarded or I really can't figure out how to reformat. I have 6 different cds that came with my computer and I'm pretty sure I've tried all of them after restarting my computer.. any tips?
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Ho sm0, welcome to the PCHF!

What you're looking for is a Windows XP Recovery disk, or a Windows XP Home/Pro disk.
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yeah but none of them say anything, I only have 6 cds with random numbers on them. that's all that came with the comp..
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Are these proper manufacturer cds?
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I bought the computer at best buy, it's a gateway so I would think so, lol
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Lol, just checking

What model gateway is it?
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good question.. where would I check that at? lol.. on the tower somewhere or..
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