Installing Windows XP. :-(

Silent_Joka · 07-30-2006, 09:10 AM

I'm havin' such a great time trying to do a fresh install of Windows XP. :-D Not really... Anyway... Well, this didn't start out as a fresh install, I was using Paragon Partition Manager to get a new partition on my harddrive, well it froze while trying to complete it, I left it on for about 2 hours, and nothing... I decided to restart the computer (bad idea) when I did this, so I ran Max Blaster 4 reformatted the drive, and inserted the Windows XP (legit copy) and rebooted, well now when I try to install it, it says I need to insert the Windows XP, 2000, ME, 98SE, 98, 95 disk. I ejected the CD rom, and put the CD back in... It said strike any key when ready, but I CAN'T FIND THE ANYKEY BUTTON?!?!?!

( (Joke) I struck the key and the same window popped up, I can't figure out what is wrong? :-( Any help? Thanks a lot Jeremiah.

Mak213 · 07-30-2006, 11:22 AM

Are you sure this is a full version of XP and not a upgrade disc?

EricB · 07-30-2006, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Makaveli213
Are you sure this is a full version of XP and not a upgrade disc?

it's an upgrade disc.

Silent_Joka. you need another os disc since this is an upgrade disc. they make you verify that you have a previous version of windows.

LOL. when the say any key, they mean any key that is on the keyboard, not a key named anykey

http://www.windowsxphome.windowsrein...exfullpage.htm

Mak213 · 07-30-2006, 09:24 PM

I figured it was a upgrade disc. I just wanted to ask first.

07-30-2006, 09:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Silent_Joka True Techie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 175	Installing Windows XP. :-( I'm havin' such a great time trying to do a fresh install of Windows XP. :-D Not really... Anyway... Well, this didn't start out as a fresh install, I was using Paragon Partition Manager to get a new partition on my harddrive, well it froze while trying to complete it, I left it on for about 2 hours, and nothing... I decided to restart the computer (bad idea) when I did this, so I ran Max Blaster 4 reformatted the drive, and inserted the Windows XP (legit copy) and rebooted, well now when I try to install it, it says I need to insert the Windows XP, 2000, ME, 98SE, 98, 95 disk. I ejected the CD rom, and put the CD back in... It said strike any key when ready, but I CAN'T FIND THE ANYKEY BUTTON?!?!?! ( (Joke) I struck the key and the same window popped up, I can't figure out what is wrong? :-( Any help? Thanks a lot Jeremiah. __________________

07-30-2006, 11:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mak213 Commander SMod Autobot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In Trotter's crawl space Posts: 11,872	Are you sure this is a full version of XP and not a upgrade disc? __________________ If I have helped you, consider making a donation to help me build a better PC.

07-30-2006, 09:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mak213 Commander SMod Autobot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In Trotter's crawl space Posts: 11,872	I figured it was a upgrade disc. I just wanted to ask first. __________________ If I have helped you, consider making a donation to help me build a better PC.

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