2006-07-26 18:39:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
If you want to load XP and SP2 at the same time you can "Slipstream" SP2 onto XP. It works great and eliminates security vulnerabilities. See here http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm
2006-07-26 18:47:19 · answer #1 · answered by ferdinand 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose you want to re-install your laptop with the new OS: window xp prof.version 2002 service pack 2
First, goto BIOS, make sure it boot the CD/DVD drive first, then the harddisk.
After that, slot in your Windows CD, then save the BIOS and exit.
And you have your new OS loaded from the CD, then just follow the instructions.
2006-07-27 01:44:18 · answer #2 · answered by shin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple. Tell your BIOS to boot from CDROM if it is not set already. And then insert the XP CDROM and follow the prompts. You may need to get specific hardware drivers for your laptop, but if your laptop is oldish, say more than 2 years, then the XP CD should have them all. If not just follow the prompts to allow windows to search for the drivers.
2006-07-27 01:43:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dell puts a hidden partion on the harddrive to restore to factory turn lap top off turn on hold down ctrl F10 or F11 or F12 if you don't have this partion put the wxp in cd drive make sure cd boot from cd and make sure you have the full version of xp the upgrade will do it but will ask for win98 win me cd to get to use XP xp upgrade.
2006-07-27 02:30:12 · answer #4 · answered by david r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download and install xp prof service pack 2
2006-07-27 01:44:22 · answer #5 · answered by daddysboicub 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋