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help installing windows

heathen
heathen Posts: 475 Forumite
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hi guys
i will be getting a new base unit soon but it wont include an os.i will be getting windows xp home.

is it just a case of inserting the disc and following the instructions to install windows?the reason i ask is that some people advertise there base units with the hard disc already partitioned ready for windows installation(is this really required?)if so it easy to do?

thanks ian

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  • T4i
    T4i Posts: 1,845 Forumite
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    Depends if the HDD is brand new or not. If the HDD has been used before it should be a case of inserting the disc and installing.

    If the HDD is brand new (never used) it will need a partition on it. The installation CD will ask you about partitions.
  • rizla01
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    And put aside approx 3Hrs for Installation plus all of the upgrades.
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  • heathen
    heathen Posts: 475 Forumite
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    thanks guys
    i think the hard drive will have had windows installed and configured to check its working and then removed ,so i guess windows should just install into the partition created?

    thanks ian
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