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Formatting HardDrive without a windows disk

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  • gaming_guy
    gaming_guy Posts: 6,128 Forumite
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    lcharm wrote: »
    what does the wpa.dbl files represent?

    I have a friend with an XP disk so may try it with him 1st.
    i think that may be something to do with either windows genuine advantage or windows product activation
  • Banacek
    Banacek Posts: 94 Forumite
    lcharm wrote: »
    what does the wpa.dbl files represent?

    I have a friend with an XP disk so may try it with him 1st.

    The wpa.dbl file is the activation file for windows xp if you copy it from your old machine and reinstall it on your new XP installation it saves having to have microsoft activate it. Saves any hassle in my opinion. Personnal choice/experience really its not essential that you do it that way. Product activation via microsoft will do the same thing.
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