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Erasing and installing a new operating system

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magotteaux   08-01-2009 at 05:57:19 PM

I have an older computer that I just purchased real cheap. Currently it has Windows ME on it. I have a new Windows XP with service pack 2 that I want to install. Please tell me how? Thanks! Russell

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Bronze Win XP badge aford10   08-02-2009 at 07:12:07 AM
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1. insert OS disc
2. go into BIOS and make the optical drive the 1st boot device
3. restart
4. press any key when prompted
5. follow format/install process

How much RAM is in your system? I would suggest at least 1G if your going to run XP. Before you format your system, check out the manufacturer's website to see if they have driver support for xp, as you'll have to reinstall the drivers after the install.

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