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tvout · 16-10-2006, 22:55

Hi all,
Hoping someone could advise on this one quickly...
I've got a laptop with loads of unused disk space and would like to copy the main set up files from the Windows XP CD to the hard disk so that when installing new hardware or doing system file checker etc. I could refer it to a location on the hard drive instead of needing the CD again...(unless doing a complete reinstall)
Am I right in just thinking I'd copy the I386 folder from the CD into the Windows directory?
I know manufacturers and major stores create like hidden partitions etc. with system files on when they sell PCs so that new hardware can be installed without needing the CD...

Please can someone advise?

Cheers

16-10-2006, 22:55	#1
tvout Inactive Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Midlands Services: VM L Broadband (10MB) XL TV V+ HD Box Off peak caller phone HTC Wildfire on T-Mobile UK Freeview Posts: 600	XP setup files from cd onto hard disk? Hi all, Hoping someone could advise on this one quickly... I've got a laptop with loads of unused disk space and would like to copy the main set up files from the Windows XP CD to the hard disk so that when installing new hardware or doing system file checker etc. I could refer it to a location on the hard drive instead of needing the CD again...(unless doing a complete reinstall) Am I right in just thinking I'd copy the I386 folder from the CD into the Windows directory? I know manufacturers and major stores create like hidden partitions etc. with system files on when they sell PCs so that new hardware can be installed without needing the CD... Please can someone advise? Cheers