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Kalevi
I need to reinstall Win XP, but my CD (Dell recovery) requires a clean disc.
Is there a tool for this purpose?
Thanks
Kalevi
Is there a tool for this purpose?
Thanks
Kalevi
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Don Schmidt
One of the first steps when you install Windows is the option to format the
drive. Doing so, will delete everything on the drive.
drive. Doing so, will delete everything on the drive.
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John Barnett MVP
Why does the Dell Recovery specifically require a 'clean' disk? Do you have
recovery disks or is there a recovery partition on your hard drive?
Formatting will destroy all your data so make sure you know what you are
dealing with first. If you have recovery disks you should be okay, but a
recovery partition is different so check your PC manual.
I have E-Machine recovery disks for my machine and all I would do is insert
disk 1 into my CD-ROM reboot my machine and then select new install. The
recovery disks then install Windows XP without any issue.
If it is an absolute necessity then you could get a Windows 98 Startup disk
(try www.bootdisk.com (they are free to download). You will need to put the
files onto a floppy disc, then boot with the floppy. When the menu appears
select boot with CD drivers (the reason for this is that it copies
everything to memory, whereas other options don't) When you reach the DOS
prompt A:\ type 'format c:' (without the quotes). You will be warned that
all data will be destroyed, so just press Y to accept and the drive will be
formatted.
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recovery disks or is there a recovery partition on your hard drive?
Formatting will destroy all your data so make sure you know what you are
dealing with first. If you have recovery disks you should be okay, but a
recovery partition is different so check your PC manual.
I have E-Machine recovery disks for my machine and all I would do is insert
disk 1 into my CD-ROM reboot my machine and then select new install. The
recovery disks then install Windows XP without any issue.
If it is an absolute necessity then you could get a Windows 98 Startup disk
(try www.bootdisk.com (they are free to download). You will need to put the
files onto a floppy disc, then boot with the floppy. When the menu appears
select boot with CD drivers (the reason for this is that it copies
everything to memory, whereas other options don't) When you reach the DOS
prompt A:\ type 'format c:' (without the quotes). You will be warned that
all data will be destroyed, so just press Y to accept and the drive will be
formatted.
--
John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
Windows - Shell/User
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Bruce Chambers
Kalevi said:I need to reinstall Win XP, but my CD (Dell recovery) requires a clean disc.
Is there a tool for this purpose?
Thanks
Kalevi
After backing up any data you wish to transfer to the new OS
installation,, simply boot from the WinXP Home installation CD. You'll
be offered the opportunity to delete, create, and format partitions as
part of the installation process. (You may need to re-arrange the order
of boot devices in the PC's BIOS to boot from the CD.)
HOW TO Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;316941
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm
Then the backed up data can be restored and applications re-installed.
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John Barnett MVP
Bruce, The OP doesn't have a Windows XP Home installation disk. Kalevi only
refers to a Dell Recovery CD, so Kalevi is not going to be in a position to
reformat during initial install.
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refers to a Dell Recovery CD, so Kalevi is not going to be in a position to
reformat during initial install.
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John Barnett MVP
Don, as I pointed out to Bruce the OP doesn't have a Windows XP Home
installation disk. Kalevi only refers to a Dell Recovery CD, so Kalevi is
not going to be in a position to reformat during initial install.
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installation disk. Kalevi only refers to a Dell Recovery CD, so Kalevi is
not going to be in a position to reformat during initial install.
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Bruce Chambers
John said:Bruce, The OP doesn't have a Windows XP Home installation disk. Kalevi
only refers to a Dell Recovery CD, so Kalevi is not going to be in a
position to reformat during initial install.
I know. I saw that and presumed that he was capable of modifying the
instructions accordingly. The use of the Dell Recovery CD means that he
need only back up his data, and boot from that disk. The "formatting"
will be handled for him by the disk image restoration.
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Kalevi
Thak you for your answers
To give some more info (sorry to miss it before) I have Win XP prof. The PC
had a HDD crasch a month ago, so there is only drive C and hardly any data
and Office plus few other programs.
The previous recovery was done by an outsider as I was on holidays. Anyway
the system is unstable. Cannot download service pack 2. Get messages like:
System has unverified versions of files and Files that The network location
C:\\windows\servicepack files\i386/controls.man is not available. System
unstable.
I only have Dell´s recovery CD, which has the options1. Install win XP. 2.
Install optional win components ( win player etc). 3. performe additional
tasks 4. Check system compatibility.
When the recovery CD sees the XP installed it only lets you to fix it, which
does not fix the problems which are the unstability and the system is
notably slower than before. There is no format option.
Thanks
Kalevi
To give some more info (sorry to miss it before) I have Win XP prof. The PC
had a HDD crasch a month ago, so there is only drive C and hardly any data
and Office plus few other programs.
The previous recovery was done by an outsider as I was on holidays. Anyway
the system is unstable. Cannot download service pack 2. Get messages like:
System has unverified versions of files and Files that The network location
C:\\windows\servicepack files\i386/controls.man is not available. System
unstable.
I only have Dell´s recovery CD, which has the options1. Install win XP. 2.
Install optional win components ( win player etc). 3. performe additional
tasks 4. Check system compatibility.
When the recovery CD sees the XP installed it only lets you to fix it, which
does not fix the problems which are the unstability and the system is
notably slower than before. There is no format option.
Thanks
Kalevi
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Harry Ohrn
Download this file, extract the .iso file it contains and burn it to CD
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/Tools/bootdiscs/xp_rec_con.zip
If you don't know how to burn an .iso file follow the instructions here
http://iso.snoekonline.com/iso.htm using your third party CD Burning
software like Nero or Roxio. If you don't have third party burning software
you can use this free program http://www.imgburn.com/
The resulting CD is bootable and gives you access to the XP Recovery
Console. From there use the instructions How To Format found here
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/Tools/bootdiscs/xp_rec_con.zip
If you don't know how to burn an .iso file follow the instructions here
http://iso.snoekonline.com/iso.htm using your third party CD Burning
software like Nero or Roxio. If you don't have third party burning software
you can use this free program http://www.imgburn.com/
The resulting CD is bootable and gives you access to the XP Recovery
Console. From there use the instructions How To Format found here
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm
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Mike Hall - MVP
You must boot from the CD.. you can't re-install by running the CD from
within Windows..
When the computer restarts, look for an option on the initial Dell splash
screen to change the boot order or press F2 at that time, go into BIOS and
change the boot order such that the CD/DVD drive has priority over the hard
drive..
When you have your computer in a state where it boots off CD first, follow
the on screen instructions for a clean install of XP..
You will need to take the option to delete any partition, and then recreate
it, after which XP should re-install without problems..
For more on clean installing XP, go to this website..
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
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Mike Hall
MS MVP Windows Shell/User
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/
within Windows..
When the computer restarts, look for an option on the initial Dell splash
screen to change the boot order or press F2 at that time, go into BIOS and
change the boot order such that the CD/DVD drive has priority over the hard
drive..
When you have your computer in a state where it boots off CD first, follow
the on screen instructions for a clean install of XP..
You will need to take the option to delete any partition, and then recreate
it, after which XP should re-install without problems..
For more on clean installing XP, go to this website..
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
Kalevi said:Thak you for your answers
To give some more info (sorry to miss it before) I have Win XP prof. The
PC had a HDD crasch a month ago, so there is only drive C and hardly any
data and Office plus few other programs.
The previous recovery was done by an outsider as I was on holidays. Anyway
the system is unstable. Cannot download service pack 2. Get messages like:
System has unverified versions of files and Files that The network
location C:\\windows\servicepack files\i386/controls.man is not available.
System unstable.
I only have Dell´s recovery CD, which has the options1. Install win XP. 2.
Install optional win components ( win player etc). 3. performe additional
tasks 4. Check system compatibility.
When the recovery CD sees the XP installed it only lets you to fix it,
which does not fix the problems which are the unstability and the system
is notably slower than before. There is no format option.
Thanks
Kalevi
--
Mike Hall
MS MVP Windows Shell/User
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/
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Daave
Kalevi said:Thak you for your answers
To give some more info (sorry to miss it before) I have Win XP prof.
The PC had a HDD crasch a month ago, so there is only drive C and
hardly any data and Office plus few other programs.
The previous recovery was done by an outsider as I was on holidays.
Anyway the system is unstable. Cannot download service pack 2. Get
messages like: System has unverified versions of files and Files that
The network location C:\\windows\servicepack files\i386/controls.man
is not available. System unstable.
I only have Dell´s recovery CD, which has the options1. Install win
XP. 2. Install optional win components ( win player etc). 3. performe
additional tasks 4. Check system compatibility.
Sounds like the outsider really screwed things up.
In the event you restore to a fresh state, do you have your Office
installation media? If not, you may be out of luck.
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