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10-21-2009, 03:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
myr707 True Techie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 183	I386 I'm a bit confused about the I386 folder. What exactly does it contain, and how would I make use of it? Can I use it instead of reinstalling xp? Thanks __________________ Click Me

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Re: I386

The i386 folder is contained on a Windows installation disc, and contains all the necessary files to perform an installation of Microsoft Windows.

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10-21-2009, 04:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
myr707 True Techie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 183	Re: I386 Im running xp and have a I386 folder on my hdd. C:\I386 __________________ Click Me

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Thats the same thing

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10-21-2009, 04:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
myr707 True Techie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 183	Re: I386 So to use it i would have to copy it to a cd or usb drive or i can reinstall directly from windows? __________________ Click Me

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How to Reinstall Windows XP Without the CD: 8 steps - wikiHow

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How to install xp without the xp cd.

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myr707 True Techie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 183	Re: I386 Is this in any way preferable to reinstalling from the cd? __________________ Click Me

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Not really. Only preferable when you do not have the cd.

Preferred method is to slipstream updates and drivers using nlite.

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10-21-2009, 05:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
myr707 True Techie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 183	Re: I386 Is it possible to add updates to the I386 folder? Also if i have the xp Cd but it came with a different computer (both the same manufacturer) can I use it to reinstall so long as I put in the right key? __________________ Click Me

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