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Installing an OS

silkyuk9
silkyuk9 Posts: 2,815 Forumite
in Techie Stuff
Ive just bought a new pc that will be delivered without an operating system. I have a genuine windows XP and Windows 7 installation dvd(s)

Is the process simple as just inserting the dvd into the drive? I thought I should ask now as when it comes I will be without the internet until I get it up and running.
All the big powers they've silenced me. So much for free speech and choice on this fundamental human right, and outing the liars.
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  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    Do you have genuine retail licences to go with those discs or did you get them free with another computer?
  • silkyuk9
    silkyuk9 Posts: 2,815 Forumite
    NiftyDigits wrote: »
    Do you have genuine retail licences to go with those discs or did you get them free with another computer?
    I have keys to put in yes bought XP several years ago only has SP1 on though.
    All the big powers they've silenced me. So much for free speech and choice on this fundamental human right, and outing the liars.
  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    silkyuk9 wrote: »
    I have keys to put in yes bought XP several years ago only has SP1 on though.


    Windows 7? Did you purchase it?
  • silkyuk9
    silkyuk9 Posts: 2,815 Forumite
    NiftyDigits wrote: »
    Windows 7? Did you purchase it?

    windows 7 came with this pc but im going back to XP as I liked it better, but may also get the Windows 8 just incase, at £25 daft not too
    All the big powers they've silenced me. So much for free speech and choice on this fundamental human right, and outing the liars.
  • bengalknights
    bengalknights Posts: 5,022 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Just enable boot from cd in bios and off you go
  • st999
    st999 Posts: 1,574 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Once again someone asks on here how to install windows OS on a computer and the first answer is

    is it genuine?

    What business is it of yours whether it is genuine or not?

    To the OP, just boot from the DVD and follow the on screen instructions.
  • silkyuk9
    silkyuk9 Posts: 2,815 Forumite
    ive found this on youtube

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvTyxTxO3-s

    simples I think.

    Yes my OS is genuine!
    All the big powers they've silenced me. So much for free speech and choice on this fundamental human right, and outing the liars.
  • closed
    closed Posts: 10,886 Forumite
    edited 2 November 2012 at 5:54PM
    The is it genuine question is relevant, because it won't work otherwise

    Going back to XP on a new W7 machine might not work either, depends if drivers are available, and you may not benefit from the full features of the machine with an old OS - don't recommend going backwards.

    W7 can be made to appear much like XP if required, the ui is not that different.
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  • waddler_8
    waddler_8 Posts: 3,588 Forumite
    st999 wrote: »
    Once again someone asks on here how to install windows OS on a computer and the first answer is

    is it genuine?

    What business is it of yours whether it is genuine or not?

    It's a valid question to ask.

    If it's not, then the OP may run into difficulties with validation. It's amazing how many users don't understand Windows licensing.

    Also some would prefer not to offer help & support to pirates.
  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    silkyuk9 wrote: »
    ive found this on youtube

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvTyxTxO3-s

    simples I think.

    Yes my OS is genuine!

    It may not be as simple as that, as you may need to change a BIOS setting.
    Installiing SP1 can be an annoyance, as you then have to add the Service Packs. But once you have the machine, I will help with the installation and activation.

    Not sure which Motherboard is installed or whether there are XP Drivers available. We will see and overcome any issues.

    Have a few blank CD-R and DVD media to hand.
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