Windows XP Prob

Money_Saver

My Old PC running windows xp home wont boot up. I dont have the recovery discs either as the Hard Drive (recovery) was previously replaced. Would it be ok if I bought XP Home Edition from say amazon and install it? Or do I need to contact Packard Bell to get the recovery discs? Thanks for your help. I no someone will put me in the right direction.

Thanks.

sickparrot

Yes, but how do you know it's not hardware?

Money_Saver

sickparrot wrote: »

Yes, but how do you know it's not hardware?

Thanks for your reply.

I got the dis out and it was read by a usb caddy so i got the data off it

davester

well if the harddrive recovery files are gone you will have to get a copy of windows from say amazon and do a full install.
Anyway, what is the hardware specs of the computer? Cause you might find your computer is going to be a snail with the updates to SP3

DatabaseError

you should have the license key (maybe on a sticker on the side of the computer) in which case you just need to get (maybe borrow/download) a copy of the disk (but make sure it's same version..ie home OEM etc...)

Money_Saver

DatabaseError wrote: »

you should have the license key (maybe on a sticker on the side of the computer) in which case you just need to get (maybe borrow/download) a copy of the disk (but make sure it's same version..ie home OEM etc...)

Where can I dowload a copy of XP Home then? Microsoft?

Money_Saver

davester wrote: »

what is the hardware specs of the computer? Cause you might find your computer is going to be a snail with the updates to SP3

unsure of the exact spec will try and found out later

[Deleted User]

Why don't you call Packard Bell and explain the situation and ask for the media to be replaced? It'll probably be cheaper than buying XP and a lot less chance of ending up with a dodgy copy.

kevrod79

Money_Saver wrote: »

Thanks for your reply.

I got the dis out and it was read by a usb caddy so i got the data off it

Still doesn't mean that it is not hardware related. If there is a motherboard fault then it will not affect the disk.

If all is ok remember that a clean Windows install may not install the drivers for all of your devices. Best make sure you have the drivers for those.

Kev

DatabaseError

Money_Saver wrote: »

Where can I dowload a copy of XP Home then? Microsoft?

I can't suggest any 'dodgy' sites, but google might.

kevrod79

Please please please ask friends as the chances of getting a virus free version of Windows XP Home from the dark side of the web is nill. Someone you know must have a copy.

Kev