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Old 03-25-2008   #1
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whenever i try to install windows xp on my ibm aptiva it says i have to erase my hard drive. is there a way to install xp using the same disk and not need to erase my hard drive?

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when you installing it is it off an original XP cd or an IBM XP cd this might be the problem and why you don't have the option to repair install.

here's info on how to do a repair install

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i have a backup cd made by emachines. (and it's compatible.)
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Backup CDs supplied by the vendor usually puts the PC back to the state when you purchased it
and do not have ' repair or re-install' capabilities. Logo'd Microsoft CDs have repair and re-install capabilities.
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it says i can install it though...
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