XP downloaded; copy and use on another computer? No install disk

Joanne G

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I have the first install disk but then get stopped when asks for SP2 to load windows. Downloaded SP2 but hangs with 'amass' message and can't fix registery. Installation on computer #1 is not executable (right?) so I can't copy it to computer 2. Only answer is to buy a new installation disks?
 
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A windows XP SP2 installation takes only 1 CD so I don't understand that "first install disk then stopped asking for SP2"...

Anyways, yes, you need to get another installation disk.

Joanne G

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Thanks so much for responding. The automated request for the 2nd disk is for Service Pack 2 (yes I was surprised there was a 2nd disc as well!) Download SP2, loaded and received 'Amass' error - which I think has to do with a mix up in CD drive letters. Anyway, I think I just made a mistake in I ordered new installation disks (probably only 1, right?

Thanks again; I'm likely going to junk the Inspirion soon anyway. I got stubborn and simply could not solve the problem.