obviously everything is gone, but since i have windows xp does this mean i have to buy windows xp and then install it or does it reinstall by itself or what?
2006-08-31 18:45:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
You have to boot to the Windows XP disk, partition and format the drive then follow the instructions and install XP.
2006-08-31 18:48:12 · answer #1 · answered by aztut 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you format, you erase all data from the hard drive. Then, Windows XP (or other operating system) will need to be reinstalled using the product CD. If the computer does not have a CD-ROM drive that support bootable media, a startup disk is needed along with the CD.
Most importantly, if you don't own a product CD for Windows XP, do not format your hard drive. You will not be able to operate your PC until then. An exception to this is a pre-configured PC (such as Dell, Gateway, etc) that has one or more "recovery" or "emergency" installation CDs.
2006-08-31 18:51:36 · answer #2 · answered by Steven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've formatted the hard drive , yes you have to reinstall Windows XP. During the installation it will ask what type of partition to create from then on it is self explanatory.
2006-08-31 18:51:14 · answer #3 · answered by Spock 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now that the hdd is formatted you have to set your pc to boot from the XP CD by setting your bios for that. On reboot The XP CD will then walk you through the complete installation of the Windoze system and install the complete Windoze system on your system along with required device drivers, etc.
Be sure to have any CDs for peripheral equipment drivers ready at hand.
2006-08-31 19:17:33 · answer #4 · answered by JLNivens 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, once you formatted your HD means its completely blank now.
Get a bootable CD of Windows XP and Install it.
2006-08-31 19:05:55 · answer #5 · answered by DESIGNWebGraphic.Com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a "Recovery Disk" when you first bought your PC?. With this, it will reinstall your Wndows XP, your pre-install application.
Good luck,
2006-08-31 18:50:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your working equipment is infectes with trojan horse , use Window XP CD boot with the CD persist with the training ( formatting determination) and deploy XP after installation deploy Antivirus ( speedy Heal) replace with the aid of cyber web. After this there will be no difficulty of Virus/trojan horse. each and all of the terrific
2016-11-23 17:08:12 · answer #7 · answered by josepa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to install it, which means that you have to have a bootable CD or other form of bootable media to install it from.
As I just said in the previous question, really, do not do this unless you know what you are doing. You could really mess up your computer.
2006-08-31 18:47:03 · answer #8 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it does not reinstall by itself. you either have to buy the installation disk (about $200), or if you have a recovery disk of some sort.
2006-08-31 20:20:44 · answer #9 · answered by albertopresa_14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u are having the xp cd let it be either the original one or pirated one.boot the pc and install it again.Dude how can it install all by itselves?
2006-08-31 18:49:23 · answer #10 · answered by abishek j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋