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KuRe
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Loading XP on a new computer with XP CD that doesnt boot?

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After building my computer I plan on loading XP onto the system. However, the CD being used isnt bootable because it was burned for me by a friend.

Would you guys tell me how I'll go about getting XP on this system? :)

Also, this is a computer with nothing installed... no dos.. anything..
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Post by Mark »

maybe buy a copy of XP ??
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Post by KuRe »

If I had the extra 200 to shell out.. I would.. but this post is to try and solve the problem.. not buy it :)
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Post by twwabw »

The problem with this post is that you're using a pirated copy of XP, that unless it's also a pirated copy of the Corporate version, will require activation.

The Snake hit it on the head... go buy a copy.
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Post by Rainbow »

Everyones a critic, Always assume the worst...maybe its a bad backup or something....do a search on Kazaa. :D
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Post by mwkirchner »

I just had to do a reformat on a computer for my girlfriend at work and the CD-ROM would not boot.

I had to make the 6 disk set to run in the floppy drive to get it to load ... and it was NOT a pirated disk.
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Post by Norm »

Originally posted by Rainbow
Everyones a critic, Always assume the worst...maybe its a bad backup or something....do a search on Kazaa. :D
If he/she hadn't posted the truth we could have assumed it was a backup.
But since we know what's up, no can do here at SG, even though the info has been posted many times and a search of the forums would find it :)

He/she is his/her worst enemy :D
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Post by Sid »

Originally posted by Norm

But since we know what's up, no can do here at SG, even though the info has been posted many times and a search of the forums would find it :)


My tongue is bleeding from biting it so hard. Lets just say your on your own.

I remember the post well :D
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Post by Rainbow »

oops...I missed the part that said it was burned from a friends...Dam I gotta start reading all the words :o
Sorry bout that
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Post by KuRe »

I was afraid this would happen... oh well :)

Thanks for the info
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