When I bought my Compaq 4 years ago it didn't come with an XP CD but you just turned it on and began installation. Its far too late now to get one but is that odd?
2007-05-23 12:36:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
No actually its not that uncommon for a new computer to not have a stand alone operating system cd, which keeps the buyer from being able to install the operating system on a new computer due to the restore software that does come with your computer is system proprietary.
2007-05-23 13:01:17 · answer #1 · answered by Bill S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a standard oem install method, a hidden partition on the disk carries the whole setup. If your disk ever fails the manufacturer will normally supply a cd to create the same partition, often for the cost of the cd media.
2007-05-23 13:04:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's typical for Compaq and HP. They stored the install files on a small partition on the hard drive. If the drive failed or a new drive was installed it was a real pain to get it working again.
2007-05-23 12:59:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you style dxdiag into run it is going to arise with some functional suggestion approximately your processor, video card etc. yet a stable programme to apply could be belarc (google it) it is going to record quite much each and every thing you like to correctly known approximately what hardware your computers packing. as for what programmes are on it. . . properly flow to characteristic/eliminate programmes on the administration panel and make an remark of what's there
2016-11-26 21:20:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you intend to keep the computer,do yourself a favor and buy you an OEM copy of XP. Tigerdirect among others has it for $139.
Personally, i wouldn't trust a Compaq as a doorstop.
2007-05-23 12:45:50 · answer #5 · answered by steve.c_50 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It had an image of the installation on another partition.
2007-05-23 12:56:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a few years back, the computer companies figured it was cheaper to put your recovery disc's on a separate partition of your hard drive. when you boot up, look for something like"system restore hit f11".
2007-05-23 13:11:45 · answer #7 · answered by medic391 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u should hav a recovery cd came with ur pc.if not u hav to find it in ur hard disc for creation of recovery disc.good luck.
2007-05-23 12:41:01 · answer #8 · answered by cellular 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋