I recently wiped my old computer's harddrive that had XP on it from an upgrade, but originally had Windows 98. I was told that the OS is stored on a partition of the computer that cannot be wiped, & therefore you reinstall the OS from there. How do I do this - When the computer turns on, there is a black screen that just says A: ?
2006-12-01 10:19:47 · 5 answers · asked by promoprints 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
OK - I DO NOT HAVE ANY WINDOWS CD DISK. I WAS TOLD THAT THE OS IS SAVED ON A CERTAIN SECURE PARTITION ON THE HARD DRIVE AND I CAN SOMEHOW REINSTALL WINDOWS THRU IT
2006-12-02 01:36:07 · update #1
Start the computer with the Windows XP disc in the drive. When it asks to boot from CD, do it. From there, you must go to the menu where you would normally reinstall Windows. If there is a partition there, you can delete it and continue reinstalling the OS.
2006-12-01 10:22:25 · answer #1 · answered by Jordan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reboot with the Windows XP CD in the drive and boot from it - that'll get you where you need to be to manage your partitions and reinstall.
2006-12-01 10:21:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your on a mac if so run your system install cd if on windows start computer holding down f8 key and follow instructions this will bring it back to the factory settings...also on a mac try pressing option open apple c when starting up.
have a good day.
2006-12-01 10:23:50 · answer #3 · answered by Keith N 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
OK.....I know what are you talking about... First of all...depending on your information
Start computer
Where it says A: type D:/ (E:/ F:/ or G:/ depending how many particians your computer has )and press enter
then type SetUp.exe press enter...that will start setup...just sit back and relax...
2006-12-01 10:24:26 · answer #4 · answered by ▒GO FLAMЄS▒ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should just pop in the WINXP disc and go from there. It lets you know what to do.
2006-12-01 10:40:38 · answer #5 · answered by dreamer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋