Installing new windows XP

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  1. Newkee Bronze Member

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    Hello - I need to install an official version of windows xp, the current version is xp but not official and need to get the service packs 2 and 3 and make it all 'proper' !
    Once i get the official disc, is it as simple as just inserting the disc into the cd drive and letting it do its thing, or do i need to prepare the computer for a new installation.

    Any help appreciated.



    Thank you
    Newkee, Jun 20, 2012
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  2. vger STAFF

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    Hello Newkee..

    Do a clean install or format this will clean out any stuff out of there then to get your service packs you must go thru the update process.. You will probably have around 165 updates to download..

    It will ask you if you want to format click yes,then it will give you the option on what partition which should be C: click yes and then let the OS install..You will have to check it about 20 minutes in to answer some questions..Name,time etc...
    vger, Jun 20, 2012
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  3. driver_ian PCHF SMR Graduate.

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    Check that the pc is set to boot from the CD drive, insert the XP Disc and reboot the setup will start automatically.
    driver_ian, Jun 20, 2012
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  5. samuria Network Specialist

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    It would be quicker and safer to apply sp3 to the cd first as it will save a lot of updates
    samuria, Jun 20, 2012
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Installing new windows XP

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