2007-05-03 07:35:07 · 7 answers · asked by ahmad d 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
If you have a legit copy of Windows XP then it's easy.
1. Make sure that the CD ROM is the first boot device in the BIOS.
2. Boot to the CD.
3. Follow the installation instructions.
If you are using a different OS like Linux, most are also bootable CDs or DVDs.
If you are using Windows 98, then you will need a bootdisk. Go to http://www.bootdisk.com and download/make a bootable floppy that loads the CD ROM driver so that you can run the install from the CD.
2007-05-03 15:01:39 · answer #1 · answered by Ghost 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This answer refers to booting from the OS CD and installing it. To boot from a CD, you need to set your first boot device as your CD/DVD drive. Here's how to do it:
After powering on the PC, repeatedly hit the 'del' key. You will enter the BIOS Setup Screen. Browse through the settings (while being careful not to change anything unknowingly) to find the setting called 'Boot Order' or 'Boot Device Priority'.
Go to the setting titled '1st Boot Device' and select your CD/DVD drive from the list. Save the settings (most BIOS will ask you to save before exit). Insert the operating system CD in your drive before you exit.
The system will restart and should boot from the CD. Now, you can follow the prompts from the OS to complete the installation.
2007-05-03 08:10:31 · answer #2 · answered by xandercage0 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look in BIOS - usually hit DELETE when the computer is first starting - and set the computer to boot from CD first.
Insert the operating system CD.
Restart the computer.
Good luck!
Paul B.
2007-05-03 07:40:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Insert the CD and boot to it to begin the installation.
2007-05-03 07:39:27 · answer #4 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boot from an OS cd and tell it to install.
2007-05-03 07:39:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 23:33:14 · answer #6 · answered by yasmin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have get a operation system cd :)
2007-05-03 07:40:35 · answer #7 · answered by seawolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋