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XP Install CD's
timbim_2
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Quick question, I've just got a laptop from a friend, an Acer Travelmate 4670, which had XP Pro. He's replaced it, so was going to throw it, but I took it off him. He's done a full low-level format of the HDD, so no recovery partition etc. I want to reinstall XP, but don't have the media. What would the best way to go about getting a CD be? Is it possible to create one with nLite, or do you need an existing CD to do that?
Many thanks,
Tim
Many thanks,
Tim
Ubuntu is an ancient African word, meaning: 'I can't configure Debian'.
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Do you still have the XP Pro serial number on the hologram sticker on the underneath?
Since there will be a fair number of Acer-specific programs accompanying XP Pro, your best bet would be to use a CD belonging to another Acer owner - identical model, preferably!0 -
Still has a COA, not sure about getting one from another user. I should be able to get all the drivers and programs from the acer site.Ubuntu is an ancient African word, meaning: 'I can't configure Debian'.0
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The orginal disk will have been a recovery disk with a hidden partition on the HDD, so with a reformat and removal of the partition, he is !!!!!!ed. MS wont be much help as its OEM. Your best bet is to try Acer, they may will send you a full OS with Xp becoming unsupported soon.0
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Ugh! what?
Acer aren't going to be cheap when it comes to getting a full OS install CD.
Just beg, steal or borrow a disk for XP pro OEM and download all the Acer drivers/software from their website. You can even download the XP pro ISO file and burn it to CD yourself.
Be prepared for a little bit of hassle, I would allow 3-6 hours to fully reinstall and reconfigure XP pro with all the correct drivers.“I may not agree with you, but I will defend to the death your right to make an a** of yourself.”
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I'm happy to spend the time, in fact, it's what I would have done with an intact HDD. Where would you suggest downloading the ISO from?Ubuntu is an ancient African word, meaning: 'I can't configure Debian'.0
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Unfortunately no.Ubuntu is an ancient African word, meaning: 'I can't configure Debian'.0
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I have a solution, i'll send you a PM though.“I may not agree with you, but I will defend to the death your right to make an a** of yourself.”
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