I am trying to convert an old pc from windows 95 to windows XP. I deleted some files by accident and I need to use dos commands to run the XP disc. Is this possible?
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Jul/10
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Oh poo! what is going on is the BIOS in the old machine does not have the extensions to boot from the XP boot disk. So write a script to do the job. The below link lists many boot disks. What you are looking for is a boot disk that will install a generic CD rom driver to get the ball rolling so that you can boot into the installation disk.
Through dos, i suggest you do a clean format: “Format C: then just put XP disk in. Unless you want a multi system..
1) Format the entire drive – Slow format recommended
2) Put the lowest Windows to Highest: (partition the singular drive into 2-3 depending on how many versions u want)
3) Install it based on what size drives you want
Through dos, i suggest you do a clean format: “Format C: then just put XP disk in. Unless you want a multi system..
1) Format the entire drive – Slow format recommended
2) Put the lowest Windows to Highest: (partition the singular drive into 2-3 depending on how many versions u want)
3) Install it based on what size drives you want
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