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windows xp

by kool_j May 29, 2010 2:47AM PDT

i have a dell optiplex gx 240 running windows professional 2000,i want to remove professional 2000 and add windows xp.
also i don't have a reboot cd

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(NT) You need a genuine XP CD

by MarkFlax Forum moderator May 29, 2010 5:38AM PDT

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windows xp

by pcs365_12 Jun 2, 2010 2:26PM PDT

1. get hold of windows 2000 cd
2. Change the bios to boot from cd
3. when you get the select option 'R' type it
4. The next screen allows you to select a Windows installation for repair and asks for its admin password.
5. Now you get a command line interface. Enter "map" here and you will get an overview of all partitions and their corresponding drive letter.
6. Run the command format C: /fs:ntfs
7. Now you are good to go with xp

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