Can i install xp from my hardrive ?

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Can i install xp from my hardrive ? If so how ?
I have no windows dics and i'm told that windows is
stored on a partition of my hardrive.
Is it possible to reinstall windows and if so how would i
remove it then retrieve the backup for installation..

A BIG THANKS to the person who takes on the task..


Cheers Dave..
 
Your computer's User's Guide or the support website of the
manufacturer of your computer can provide information as
to how to reinstall Windows XP from the hidden partition.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| Can i install xp from my hardrive ? If so how ?
| I have no windows dics and i'm told that windows is
| stored on a partition of my hardrive.
| Is it possible to reinstall windows and if so how would i
| remove it then retrieve the backup for installation..
|
| A BIG THANKS to the person who takes on the task..
|
|
| Cheers Dave..
 
Windows XP Home Edition Upgrade Center
http://
microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/default.as
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i have recently installed from a dos prompt using the i386 folder on the
hard drive but you need to know the location. if you start with a windows 98
start up floppy and without cd rom support you can switch to the directory
where the i386 (winxp files) folder is, eg "cd c:\<i386>" and then if you
type "c:\i386\winnt.exe" set up will begin without the need for a cd rom.
(i'm not sure if the syntax in my dos commands is exactly right but it's
something like that. i had to play around with commands until it worked).
like i say, you need to switch to the directory where the i386 folder is
stored but i'm not sure how you would do it from a hidden recovery
partition.
don't confuse the i386 folder in the windows folder, it's not the same
thing.
 
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