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Installing a different version of Windows XP

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Post December 7th, 2008, 1:16 pm

Hi,
Because of a System failure I'd like to install Windows XP SP2 but of a different version than the one already installed on my machine - I don't have the original CD. Is there anything I should do - or be aware of - before proceeding ?

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Post December 7th, 2008, 1:16 pm

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Post December 7th, 2008, 1:34 pm

I'm curious how you are planning to install XP without a CD?

Just be sure to format the hard drive prior to installing.
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Post December 7th, 2008, 1:39 pm

I do have a CD of Windows XP but not of the same version than the one already installed.
How do I proceed to format my hard drive before installation ?
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Post December 7th, 2008, 1:40 pm

You can do the format during the installation process of XP.

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
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