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How to reload XP on new laptop HDD

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zumashark - Dec 9, 2009 at 04:52 PM
dancedhall Posts 3056 Registration date Wednesday May 13, 2009 Status Member Last seen March 12, 2010 - Dec 10, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Hello,
My Dell XPS laptop HDD is failing. I need to replace it. How do I reload windows XP? I do not have the original disc(the version I have is certified). Do I just copy the c:\i386 folder? Will the BIOS recognize the new drive to even allow loading the program or do I need special files from Dell?

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dancedhall Posts 3056 Registration date Wednesday May 13, 2009 Status Member Last seen March 12, 2010 656
Dec 10, 2009 at 11:42 AM
hi there,

you need an xp installation disk

then boot from it and follow the instructions

which will appear on screen

copy past of mention files will not install it on your new drive

Thanks
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