First, my XP Home edition disk is NOT bootable... When I try to run "setup" from the disk, it says that I have a newer version on my computer than the disk, and will not let me proceed. Is there some way I can bypass this OR is there a free software that will allow me to reformat the drive and reload XP Home Edition? I've tried what I think is just about everything!
2006-11-20 15:30:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
If you have upgraded your windows, such as from ME to XP then the restore disk may not work. It is an experience I had.
You could try the System Restore which takes you back to a time when your computer was working good. Go To:
start
programs
accessories
systems tools
system restore
This process is completely reversable. And does not remove your personal files. Just go back one checkpoint at a time until your puter is working good again.
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2006-11-20 15:38:30 · answer #1 · answered by Elaine B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your trying to run the setup program from within Windows, then you have a problem. To reformat your drive, you need to restart your computer and boot from the CD, rather than the hard drive you usually boot to. From here, you will be able to format the disk and start anew. I'm not sure if you have tried this or not, but for me, it works all the time.
2006-11-20 15:34:56 · answer #2 · answered by jonsiebob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put the windows cd in the drive and restart your computer. If the computer boots from the cd, it will begin the installation process. Choose new install. Press Enter to begin installation. Press F8 to agree license. On the next screeen. Press D to delete partition. press L to confirm. Delete all partitions. Then create new partitions. press C to create new partition in the unpartitioned space. Allocate space. Make more than one partitions according to your need.
When there is no unpartitioned space left. Choose the uppermost partition, press Enter to continue installation. Choose NTFS as the file system for formatting. And proceed with installation.
2006-11-20 15:43:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, I am kind of an computer wizzard.
What I would try is following thing
go to start
go to search
type in the version of hxp home edition
let it go through the search.
than when the icon comes click it on and open it
do the uninstallment thing
than take your disk and reinstall.
Thats what I would do.. I hope this helps.
If not go online internet.
www.microsoft.com
go to chat technical support, they guide you through the same time as you're on the computer.
2006-11-20 15:35:31 · answer #4 · answered by angelikabertrand64 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You have to start computer with start up floppy or CD to get to drive a:\ then type the followings
a:\ format c:/s press enter
and follow to the end of format. when format is over your hard drive is clean then insert the CD and restart computer and do the installation.
2006-11-20 15:55:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.fdisk.com/
2006-11-20 15:37:18 · answer #6 · answered by To Be Free 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋