I dont have a backup CD for Genuine XP on my laptop. If i copy the contents as a bootsble CD can i format the disk using the CD?
2007-01-27 03:40:19 · 5 answers · asked by inbu 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
No!!!!
2007-01-27 03:43:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry.... but you cant copy ur contents as a bootable cd and format it..... u can although get a backup cd i think by contacting microsoft website... pls refer to the website for backup cd details....
2007-01-27 14:12:49 · answer #2 · answered by Jiten 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
inbu,
To create an MS-DOS startup disk
The MS-DOS startup disk you create will allow you to boot into MS-DOS.
Insert a floppy disk into your computer's floppy drive.
Open My Computer, and then click the floppy disk drive to select it.
On the File menu, point to the name of the floppy drive, and then click Format.
Under Format options, click Create an MS-DOS startup disk.
Click Start.
Important
Creating an MS-DOS startup disk erases all information on the floppy disk.
Notes
To open My Computer, click Start, and then click My Computer.
The MS-DOS startup disk only allows the system to boot into an MS-DOS prompt. The disk contains no additional tools.
or u can get a zip file which contains all that booting contents of win xp from internet(ususally contains 6 floppy contents)
otherwise u can download whole winxp also
2007-01-27 21:49:55 · answer #3 · answered by Ramadas Narayanan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can but you will need to change the file type with a file converter. Change it to an MP3 type file. There is a free file converter on line called "ifanview"
I think I spelled that right.
2007-01-27 11:45:14 · answer #4 · answered by jeffmorehead 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, not like that, there is a wizard in windows to make a bootable disk, search for it, also you can restore machine to eairler date!
2007-01-27 11:45:35 · answer #5 · answered by megasparks0101 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋