I have windows xp and i have a virus and lots of spyware. I want to just reinstall windows xp. I know that i will lose all of my hd. Is there any way to actually do that without loging onto windows xp because mine is really messed up.
Go into your system's BIOS, set the boot order to CD-ROM first. Insert the CD into the drive, and when it says, "Press any key to boot from CD" just simply hit the Enter button..
in order to install XP or any other version of windows for that matter without a cd you need to have all the install files copied onto your computer, but in order to do that you need to have the cd in the firstplace
He also stated that the machine has been compromised. Whether or not the 386 folder is there makes no difference. In this case, the best solution is to wipe the drive and to a fresh install FROM THE CD. If you lost your CD call MS. They can provide a new one for you. ~Rich
Its usually like a 130 for a copy of windows. Unless ya in Pa and your key is still on the side of the comp. Then I can reinstall it for you. I have all discs just need ya key. :smile
i have an acer os cd and i have installed windows heaps of times b4 but could i run the acer os on a optima computer? and i also have a product key on the top of the computer so could i reinstall it without buying anything since i have the product key?
Yes as long as they key is still valid. Take it a shop and they will hook yeah up. Im available if ya like or maybe ddp can help/.
look thru windows explorer to see what is on that cd to see if a recovery cd or stand alone xp cd. most likely recovery cd if has acer on it.
if have key # already than see if a friend has same version of xp as you are using as in home/pro with/without sp1/sp2. other than that will have to buy new xp disk.
aight shopuld i get it reinstalled from computer dudes or should just buy windows xp and install my self...
