Installing new Os (Xp Pro SP 3) over 64 bit Xp pro

[ramster23]

I have been trying to install a new version of XP on my computer mainly because I can't handle 64 bit and it's refusal to be compatible with my wireless card. First of all, I do not have a registered version of the 64 bit due to no internet connection which didn't allow me to register my copy and in turn locking my computer unil I do so. My friend gve me a copy of XP pro SP3 and I want to install it, but I have a few issues. How do I delete the old OS? How do I install the new one? I have been having some problems with opening the bios and what not, I am using ASUS P5N73-AM mobo. I really need help with this, because it is limiting my use of the computer, a brand new computer which I have not been able to consistently use since the time I bought it.

 

[Guest]

Get a legal copy of XP, boot from the CD, delete the existing C: partition and install XP.

Grumpy

 

[ramster23]

I have a legal cd, but i can't boot from cd

 

[Guest]

How can it be legal if "My friend gve me a copy of XP pro SP3"? If legitimate Windows XP CD is bootable.

Grumpy

 

[ramster23]

came here for help not to be interrogated, and my friend had bought that copy from tigerdirect.ca, thank you Grumpy but I have solved the problem

 

[Guest]

You just proved my point. If your friend bought the copy from TigerDirect, it's HIS copy, not yours. A lot of the pirated Windows XP CDs are not bootable but I guess you knew that. I told you exactly what you needed to do to fix your problem in my first post. Grow up!

 

[ramster23]

actually it was a display problem, so you didn't answer my question at all, so next time when you feel like being an ass, don't post on my thread

 

[Guest]

And how did a "display problem" stop you from installing Windows XP Pro SP3?

 

[ramster23]

I was not able to acess BIOS to delete and install windows xp. Nothing was wrong with the cd, it worked like a charm, so once I fixed my display I was able to access Bios and do whatever I needed to do.

 

[Guest]

You mean you needed to change the boot order in the BIOS to boot from the CD to delete and install Windows XP. So my advice was spot on.

 

[ramster23]

Simply you were wrong, post over

 

[Guest]

Can't admit YOU were wrong?