Activation

[Jessica]

Hello,

On an HP computer I want to perform a clean installation (clean), However, I
am prohibited from doing so, because I can only use the recovery CD which
installs HP drivers, applications and extra miscellaneous stuff that is
unwanted, therefore a consumable amount of time has to be invested with
uninstalling these unwanted drivers and apps, for which files are still
lingering out there from the uninstall that you don’t know where they are.
Thanks in advance

 

[Daave]

On an HP computer I want to perform a clean installation (clean),
However, I
am prohibited from doing so, because I can only use the recovery CD
which
installs HP drivers, applications and extra miscellaneous stuff that
is
unwanted, therefore a consumable amount of time has to be invested
with
uninstalling these unwanted drivers and apps, for which files are
still
lingering out there from the uninstall that you don't know where they
are.
Thanks in advance

If you would rather not use the method HP provided (i.e., the recovery
CD), your only other option is to obtain a *generic* OEM XP installation
CD of the same type (that is, Home, Pro or MCE). For activation to work,
you need to make sure you enter the Product Key on your COA sticker. Of
course you will need to have the drivers for your hardware handy. You
will see that a clean install also takes "a consumable amount of time"!

Perhaps all you need to do is some basic maintenance. Clean installs are
rarely necessary. What are your specific problems?

 

[shawn]

I would just do the HP recovery method. I did my Girlfriend's HP awhile ago
and it was quick and painless to remove what was unwanted.

 

[Jessica]

Thanks Daave,

Hundreds of computers are deployed often from an image for many reasons, for
which a clean installation would prevent minimum errors for troubleshooting
later, because I know what has been installed and all I would have to do is
update the image… which leaves out any potential conflicts of drivers or
files etc. Also prior to my build, I have to place my build online for
scanning by our LAN Team, who gives the O.K for deployment. But, there are
know particular problems but attempting to be as proactive as possible.

Thanks

 

[Mike Torello]

Thanks Daave,

Hundreds of computers are deployed often from an image for many reasons, for
which a clean installation would prevent minimum errors for troubleshooting
later, because I know what has been installed and all I would have to do is
update the image… which leaves out any potential conflicts of drivers or
files etc. Also prior to my build, I have to place my build online for
scanning by our LAN Team, who gives the O.K for deployment. But, there are
know particular problems but attempting to be as proactive as possible.

Thanks

Before this drags out forever... as "Daave" said, you can NOT do a
clean install with recovery media. I will add that you cannot alter
that media so that you will be able to do a clean install.

Buy an OEM version.

 

[Daave]

Before this drags out forever... as "Daave" said, you can NOT do a
clean install with recovery media. I will add that you cannot alter
that media so that you will be able to do a clean install.

According to this guide, you *can* do just that:

http://www.howtohaven.com/system/createwindowssetupdisk.shtml

 

[Jessica]

Thanks you all for your inputs, and clarity.