the computer i will get is passed onto me- very nice and fast and has all taken off it. my ancient ole thing works but not dvd or floppy disc and has no cd slot. is a download available or should i get pro help in loading
2007-10-25 02:45:05 · 6 answers · asked by ellie knows 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Srry, there is no download available for XP, unless you want to resort to piracy. If you got professional help, you'd probably be overcharged. (you'd probably have to pay for the XP cd + whatever they charge to install it.) But anybody can install an operating system, (I had to install an operating system on my first computer, I hadn't really used one before that.) and you'll probably feel a lot more proud of yourself knowing you completely set your computer up. I know I did. Only resort to professional help if you absolutely need it. If you end up buying (or pirating) an XP cd, you can message me if you need help.
And I'm a little confused, is it the old computer that doesn't have a CD drive? Or the new one? If it's the new one, that's the first thing you'll have to buy
2007-10-25 03:24:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking to install XP, then you will need to purchase a Windows XP installation CD. The cost should be around $130 to $200 depending on weather you choose XP Home or XP Pro.
Loading Windows is not difficult. Just put the CD into the CD drive and restart you system. The Windows installation CD will walk you through the process.
2007-10-25 02:54:34 · answer #2 · answered by Ron M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no download available for xp you need a disk, and you have to register it, with a key. If you do not have a CD player grab the one you had on your old computer and install it on your other computer, I don't know how you plan on getting software on your computer with out a drive to read the disks.
2007-10-25 02:54:41 · answer #3 · answered by krennao 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would need to know much more about it but with no cd slot then you have a problem. I would think the machine is too old for XP anyway
2007-10-25 02:53:16 · answer #4 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to buy XP from computer shop (Microsoft). More information about your PC is needed for more suggestions.
2007-10-25 02:50:53 · answer #5 · answered by Scott P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its too old it probably can use XP or win 98se. how old is it?
2007-10-25 02:49:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋