Re: Got XP OEM...
 

Try this guide: http://www.blackviper.com/Articles/O...tallxppro1.htm

Re: Got XP OEM...
 

Put the Win XP Cd into the Cd Drive. When windows XP CD tries to start up, cancel it, and close it. Reboot the computer. You should at startup see a message, before the windows logos start to appear along the lines of "Boot from CD". Accept that. (If you don't get that message your PC needs to be reconfigured in the BOIS to allow boot from CD).

When the CD starts you'll get a black screen with blue and white text along the bottom loading drivers. Eventually you'll get messages as to where do you wnat to load windows. Select the new install option, not repair. I suggest you delete the existing windows partion (You'll be warned about loss of data and stuff do all that - the last command of that process will be to press L). Then set up a new partition, formatted as NTFS, allow it to do the full, not quick format (Go away and come back half hour later, depending on your HD size). Then the rest of the install should just be following the prompts, and putting the codes and stuff in.

Re: Got XP OEM...
 

Have a nose around on Black Vipers site
edit.....Silver you git! :D

Re: Got XP OEM...
 

i think you can use the convert.exe and this will change the format from FAT32 to NTFS without you having to reinstall XP.

Yes you can, have a look here http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...onvertfat.mspx

Re: Got XP OEM...
 

I think Incog wants to do as stated above and wipe the whole HDD. Is it an upgrade version of XP or a whole product?

If its the update then you generaly need to upgrade it over the old version and then do as you are about to and wipe the whole HDD - thats what I had to do with my Nans when I used the upgrade version.

Follow Movedgoalposts instructions and you shouldn't go too far wrong ;)

Re: Got XP OEM...
 

No you dont, You can still start from a clean drive however it will ask you to insert the CD for the version your upgrading from before it will do the install.

Re: Got XP OEM...
 

Shall we ask Coggy what CD she has first?
Is it a full OEM CD with drivers etc or an upgrade CD?From what you have said before I'm guessing it's a full OEM CD with drivers and additional software.
If its an OEM CD then more often than not it's just a case of booting from the CD.
Put the CD into the drive, go into your start menu and choose "turn off computer" and from the next screen "restart".
Your PC should shut down and then go through it's restart procedure, at some point during this there is normally a message about pressing a key to boot from the CD.
Follow the instructions on screen and choose to FORMAT the hard drive.
The instructions here are good
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...p_sg_clean.asp
If you read through any of the posted instruction links and have any problems understanding them just post back and I'm sure we will all chip in to get you through it :)

Re: Got XP OEM...
 

:tu: Thank you for all your help.I followed MovedGoalPost's instructions and I'm back with 37.2 GB's of HD space free. :handshake :clap: :Sun: :kiss: :kiss:


Incog.

Now how do I get rid of Broadband Medic?More pushy software,The connect one was bad enough. :(

Re: Got XP OEM...
 

To answer your question Paul it was the full OS version.No messing about with upgrades here.



Now When I can I will green rep you Paul because of your help.Not been able to yet because I have to be a slut for a while. ;)

Re: Got XP OEM...
 

done for you ;)

Re: Got XP OEM...
 

Should be in your list of programme under Add/remove" in the control panel ;)

Re: Got XP OEM...
 

Will it go willingly?It won't mess up anything in my settings to do so?

Re: Got XP OEM...
 

Should just remove normally without fuss, if you get any errors on a restart just post them here and we'll help you forcibly remove the evidence ;)

Re: Got XP OEM...
 

Post Script.

I finally got my Genius Optical mouse to function(not a waste of £25 then) and my Genius Wizard Pen also. :clap:

However I think that I'm not going to get any XP safe drivers for my Hewlet Packard 8200 series CD Writer. :grind: Bluddy Adaptec and Roxio.

I guess this means I'll have to buy a new one.B*gger!


Incog.

Re: Got XP OEM...
 

If the driver works then use it.
Create a restore point, install and then see what happens.
I've got a number unapproved drivers on my machine working just fine.