How would I go about getting the updated setup files for a new install
(complete format)? If you just do a new install and try to format the hard
drive when the computer restarts the setup usually wouldnt let you format
because this drive contains the setup files.

I currently have xp home installed on my pc. I want to install xp pro over
it, but would like to put xp home on my older pc. Because of activation, I'm
not sure if I can just install xp home on the old machine.
The eula for xp home says that I may "move the software to a different ...

My company is currently switching from a Mac environment to a Windows
environment.  We have purchased all of the new equipment and it just
arrived this week.  On all of the desktops and laptops, Windows XP
Professional came pre-installed.  Is it possible for me to set one of

Running XP PRO SP2, AMD64 3500+, System disc F:
Had problems with Creative Soundblaster driver installation and tried to use
SYSTEM RESTORE.  RESTORE will not run from Wizard or System Restore tab.  I
do not even get setup screen.  I receive message box stating: (An exception

Is it possible to install XP onto a laptop without using a CD-ROM or
floppy boot?  I can attach the laptop HD to my desktop and format it
(FAT/32/NTFS) and copy the setup files onto it.  It has been a while
since I loaded DOS onto a fresh hard drive.  Can that even be done

I have the following in my riprep.sif file
[GuiUnattended]
AutoLogon=Yes
AutoLogonCount=1

My computer came with Windows XP Home already installed and without coming
with the CD. I have since wisely upgraded to SP2. My backup program allows me
to create a disaster recovery boot disc that would allow me to restore a full
backup of my system. It wants a "source" for the ...

Hi,  My laptop to set to connect to my work domain, and when at home I VPN
onto it with no problems.  However when at home I would like to be able to
use a printer I have at home, that is connected to another desktop.  How do
I set this up without mucking up the connection to my ...

I was wondering if there was an SP3 yet. This would make it easier on me to
not have download all updates after sp2, and the ones before it. If there is
wheres the link?

I have an XP system that the HD is showing preliminary signs of failing.  On
previous versions of non-NT windows I have done the following and would like
to know if this works for XP.  I remove hard drive from the system and set
it up in a second system along with the new hard drive ...

I have a system running an OEM version of XP Pro (SP2).  I am purchasing a
new barebones computer system (motherboard, processor, case) and would like
to take my existing hard drive and install in the new system.
I also have purchased a retail copy of XP Pro for the new system, ...

Hi!!
How do I install Windows 2003 server on XP home edition on a laptop
with 40GB. Please guide me like how I do the partition and any other
info if needed. The labtop is a new one not with many files saved on

.My OS: Win XP Pro /SP2.  Floppy disk controller and Floppy disk drive are
both recognized in "Device Manager", and the "Device Status" states that
both are working properly but, the device does not recognize a disk when it
is inserted.  I bought and installed a new floppy drive ...

I am looking to deploy XP w/SP2 through RIS.  From what I understand, I need
to install XP to a system and then create a RIS image from that installation
using RIPrep.  Is it possible to just use an unattended answer file and the
contents of an XP CD (with custom drivers) as the ...

Happy Holidays to all,
I plan on upgrading my OS from 98SE to XP (a clean install from the
"upgrade" software") after the holidays, but have run into what I think is a
snag... From what I've read, during the XP setup process, I will need to