Well i have a compaq computer i want to whip clean and reinstall xp on and so i have a copy of windows xp i have had for a long time and i was wondering could i just use that copy to reinstall windows and get the drivers for the computer off compaq's site and be ok? Because i really dont feel like bothering with ordering the restore and etc disc's. So i was just wondering if it would be ok to do what i plan on doing and the computer still be fine? I mean im no idiot on a computer but im just more cautions when messing with a computer i havent dealt with much and just want to make sure its ok with what im doing.
2007-11-19 05:45:24 · 1 answers · asked by hm...26 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Yes, no and maybe.
You are correct that you can use a Windows XP CD to clean the hard drive (it offers to format it for you as part of the install) and then get any drivers from the Compaq (now HP) web site.
Where you may hit an issue is with activation. You have to have a serial number for the install that you have not already used elsewhere.
If you have that, go for it...
2007-11-19 05:52:23 · answer #1 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋