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Title: Reinstalling XP-I have questions.
Post by: Me! on March 05, 2004, 05:00:27 PM

'Ello..

       My computer is getting pretty stuffed up, and I'd like to just do a clean reinstall of Windows. I have XP, but I'm a bit confused... My computer came preloaded with XP but it didn't come with any Recovery/reinstall disks for XP. I know there's that system restore thing for XP, but I want a clean reinstall of XP. Since my comp. didn't come with any recovery disks, am I still able to completely reinstall XP or will I have to buy a Win. XP disk to reinstall?  /smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':)\' />  I'm 14 and have no cash so I hope i don't have to buy it    /dry.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'<_<\' />

Title: Reinstalling XP-I have questions.
Post by: Me again on March 05, 2004, 05:03:40 PM

XP home by the way..

Title: Reinstalling XP-I have questions.
Post by: W. H. on March 06, 2004, 02:51:15 AM

/tongue.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':P\' />  Go ask your daddy!

Title: Reinstalling XP-I have questions.
Post by: MuffinAss on March 06, 2004, 03:12:36 AM

I'm assuming that your PC didn't come with a "restore CD". Most PC makers don't include Windows CDs anymore, but most do have an image of the OS somewhere on the hard drive that you can access with the "restore CD". You should check the support site for the PC manufacturer to see if you might be able to access the image with a floppy under dos. If you PM me I can help you get a free reinstall CD from the manufacturer, who will normally charge $10-$20 extra for this. If you harrass them enough, they'll just give it to you if you can prove ownership of the PC. I've done this before, so I can help.

Title: Reinstalling XP-I have questions.
Post by: Guest on March 06, 2004, 11:34:09 AM

Thanks Muffinass  /biggrin.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':D\' />
I don't know why, but i never thought to check the manufacturer's site like you said....I'm a dumbass.  /rolleyes.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':rolleyes:\' />   Lol, it turns out the full system reinstallation is just two clicks away on my startbar..  /dry.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'<_<\' />  thanks again.