installing xp home error mess.

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carl

i have a yr. old hp desktop that has never been
operational. original os is Windows XP, but when i turn
on the puter it boots up the Windows XP screen like it is
goin to connnect but almost immediately i get an error
mess... The system is not fully installed. Please run
setup again.....Well im lost at what to do here. i dont
have any of the original disks (if it even came with
them). ? can i just override this os with a 98 startup
disk that i have, or do i need to keep the XP os and
somehow get it to work....and how?
thanks,
Carl
 
How to Uninstall Windows XP and Revert to a Previous Operating System
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;303661

How to Use the Fdisk Tool and the Format Tool to Partition or Repartition a Hard
Disk
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;255867

1. Delete the Windows XP partition.
2. Create a new partition.
3. Format the new partition FAT32.
4. Install your desired Operating System.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| i have a yr. old hp desktop that has never been
| operational. original os is Windows XP, but when i turn
| on the puter it boots up the Windows XP screen like it is
| goin to connnect but almost immediately i get an error
| mess... The system is not fully installed. Please run
| setup again.....Well im lost at what to do here. i dont
| have any of the original disks (if it even came with
| them). ? can i just override this os with a 98 startup
| disk that i have, or do i need to keep the XP os and
| somehow get it to work....and how?
| thanks,
| Carl
 
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