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I need to do a fresh install of Win XP SP3 (OEM) from a bootfloppy as I cannot access the CD.
I tried the SP2 boot floppy install downloaded from MS. Didn't work.
Are there any options to accomplish this?
I also have another drive with Win 98 on it, but can't see the CD there as well.
Thanks in advance.
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That is, assuming the CD is damaged. If it's the CD drive (more likely, maybe), buy a replacement drive in stead.
Kees
the set of floppies will not install XP without a servicable installation CD and a drive that will read it. The set of 6 floppies only provides you with a installation environment including the recovery console.
Download SP3 and put it on a CD, then run it from the CD. See here:
http://www.microsoft.com/DownLoads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5b33b5a8-5e76-401f-be08-1e1555d4f3d4&displaylang=en
Or here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=68c48dad-bc34-40be-8d85-6bb4f56f5110&displaylang=en
Or let Windows update do it.
The original poster requested a full "fresh install of Win XP SP3 (OEM) from a bootfloppy" which can not be done.. And your post, you list some large downloads that won't fit on a floppy disc AND won't allow for the full XP installation. They won't allow the user to do a full/fresh install of Windows XP SP3.. In fact, I've yet to see a full Windows XP SP3 disc/CD released for use.. In my experience, a fresh install requires a full SP SP1 or SP2 format and install from a Windows XP CD, and then, AFTER the installation is done, then SP3 can be installed from the downloads you have listed.
The only way I am aware of doing a full XP SP3 installation is to create a special slipstreamed CD which includes the new SP3.
Hope this helps.
Grif
I missed the initial fact that he wanted fresh install Win XP SP3 (OEM. What I meant, without saying it, was he would have to install the OS that he has and download SP3 to a CD as it will not fit on a floppy.
It would seem that the problem could be that he does have a WinXP install disc that was improperly made with SP3 included and that is why it will not boot. Therefore, I guess we should ask if he does in fact have what the initial post indicates.
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