Missing Windows XP CD

Vince · 06-07-2006, 09:18 PM

So in an attempt to fix my dad's much maligned computer, I've come across the solution to one of the problems (how to make Half-Life 2 Deathmatch work), but it requires a Windows XP CD to re-install some WMI files. He, of course, has no clue where the CD is. Is there any way around this? Can I bring my Windows XP CD over here, or is it somehow tied to my installation on my machine?

Help, it's the blind leading the blind, deaf and dumb over here

Groundhog · 06-07-2006, 09:22 PM

You should be able to use your own CD with no issues.

MizzouRah · 06-07-2006, 10:05 PM

Yep, just make sure you sure like versions of XP - meaning XP Home CD if he has XP Home or XP Pro for XP Pro.

AgustusM · 06-07-2006, 10:50 PM

also a simple fix so that you won't need to bring the CD again - look on the CD and there is a folder labeled "i386" simply copy that entire folder to the C drive and when the computer asks for the CD you can type in the path C:\i386.

not to complicated and that way your dad will "always" have the files needed. It is not a bad idea to do on your own as well, saves time looking for CD's

Groundhog · 06-07-2006, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AgustusM

also a simple fix so that you won't need to bring the CD again - look on the CD and there is a folder labeled "i386" simply copy that entire folder to the C drive and when the computer asks for the CD you can type in the path C:\i386.

not to complicated and that way your dad will "always" have the files needed. It is not a bad idea to do on your own as well, saves time looking for CD's

Wow, first time I've ever heard this. Nice.

gstelmack · 06-08-2006, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AgustusM

also a simple fix so that you won't need to bring the CD again - look on the CD and there is a folder labeled "i386" simply copy that entire folder to the C drive and when the computer asks for the CD you can type in the path C:\i386.

A definite must.

06-07-2006, 09:22 PM	#2
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	You should be able to use your own CD with no issues. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

06-07-2006, 10:05 PM	#3
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Yep, just make sure you sure like versions of XP - meaning XP Home CD if he has XP Home or XP Pro for XP Pro.

06-07-2006, 10:50 PM	#4
AgustusM College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2003	also a simple fix so that you won't need to bring the CD again - look on the CD and there is a folder labeled "i386" simply copy that entire folder to the C drive and when the computer asks for the CD you can type in the path C:\i386. not to complicated and that way your dad will "always" have the files needed. It is not a bad idea to do on your own as well, saves time looking for CD's

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