I want to start all over but I do not have the disc since the computer I want to start all over was bought used.
2006-12-01 13:20:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
ur sol unless u aquire another disk ....
2006-12-01 13:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you probably don't even have the product key--you can't "start all over". You can, however, purchase a new Windows XP from Newegg.com or zipzoomfly.com. They are both wonderful retailers.
Once you do purchase a new Windows XP, merely insert the disc, restart the computer, and boot from it. Instead of doing a repair, select a "clean" installation. It should be on the C: drive, or wherever the current XP is installed. Just make sure to wipe out the old or you will essentially be doing a "dual-boot" of the same OS.
2006-12-01 21:26:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the store and buy a Windows XP disk.
2006-12-01 21:23:26 · answer #3 · answered by doc311 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are SOL then! You cant format and reinstall windows if you dont have a restore disk or the windows XP disk!
2006-12-01 21:25:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a Windows XP CD in many stores or at www.microsoft.com
2006-12-01 21:24:39 · answer #5 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you the original cd. Be sure to have your model and serial number handy. In most cases they will replace it free of charge.
2006-12-01 21:25:52 · answer #6 · answered by Nick W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do the recovery
2006-12-01 21:31:50 · answer #7 · answered by hacker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋