installing an operating system?

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  1. Hardball

    Hardball Regular member

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    i would like to apologize if this is in the wrong forum section

    I have a Dell Dimension 4100 with no operating system installed. i would like to know how to install an operating system so that the computer can function again. I have nothing on the hard drive. help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
     
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    What operating system are you planning to install on it?
     
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    With windows, you just pop the disc in the drive, let the computer boot, and install away. More details from you are needed before we can provide more information.
     
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    I Plan on installing windows XP Home edition. When i turn on my pc i get a black screen stating that there is "no operating system installed" I would like to know if i have to partition the Hard drive or what steps do i need to take to successfully install XP. help would be greatly appreciated. thank you
     
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