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..

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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.

--
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..

 

[anonymous]

Windows XP Home Edition Upgrade Center
http://
microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/default.as
p

 

[steve.uk]

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.