I have the legal copy of windows XP home edition and would like to install this back on my computer, as I can't get windows update with the pirated copy. How do I do this?
2006-12-15 08:22:22 · 7 answers · asked by beautyofthesea 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
The first response from tanj is pretty much all you should need to do.
My only concern is that you make sure to backup all you personal files first ... the fresh installation of XP Home will prompt you to reformat (erase) all previous data.
regards,
Philip T
2006-12-15 08:30:34 · answer #1 · answered by Philip T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are able to no longer downgrade from abode windows XP expert to abode windows XP abode. What you would be able to desire to do is an entire OS reinstall. in simple terms verify you have each and each of this technique installers for each and all of the classes put in on your pc and likewise each and all of the motive force CDs for the hardware.
2016-10-15 00:36:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While you're logged into pro, put in the home CD and try to do an upgrade. If it won't let you, shut the PC down, put in the home CD and try to do an upgrade. If it still won't let you, you'll have to do a clean install of home. Unfortunately, if you have to do the clean install, you'll have to reload all you programs. Good Luck!
2006-12-15 08:27:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to format the hard drive then install windows.
2006-12-15 08:33:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put the cd in, reboot, f8 for advanced options menu, boot from cdrom, hit enter, delete the partition with xp pro on it, repartition the hd, install windows..
2006-12-15 08:25:42 · answer #5 · answered by keith s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just put the disc in.. restart the computer, and as the computer is starting up the install should start, follow the directions
2006-12-15 08:24:17 · answer #6 · answered by tanj 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
u need to reformat ur hard dirve and reinstall with the new OS. let me know if u need more help.
2006-12-15 08:25:53 · answer #7 · answered by Sagar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋