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urgent help:installing windows xp/sp2 throush msdos
My friend can't install xp(sp2 included) by pressing F8 to accept the EULA, and he's trying to do it through dos...what can he do to fix the pc and install the damn os.Tags: None -
Re: urgent help:installing windows xp/sp2 throush msdos
Originally posted by AI_FranchiseMy friend can't install xp(sp2 included) by pressing F8 to accept the EULA, and he's trying to do it through dos...what can he do to fix the pc and install the damn os."We were expecting a miracle with Elite, but instead we got Jesus at halfcourt."
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Re: urgent help:installing windows xp/sp2 throush msdos
So he puts the XP CD in, reboots, runs through the blue setup screens and can't hit F8? I don't get it....
Regarding DOS and trying to install, it's somewhat complicated and I wouldn't recommend it at all. There are so many easier ways to do this, but I don't really understand what exactly the problem is.
Anyhow, here goes. First you need a copy of SMARTDRV and an MS-DOS floppy WITH CD-Rom Support.
1. Restart the system with the MS-DOS floppy.
2. Type "C:" (or wherever you have your SMARTDRV utility at)
3. Type "SMARTDRV" (Loads SmartDrive to memory installing Windows XP. On successfully loading, it will just display a blank line. You can type SMARTDRV again and it should show you the status.
4. Enter the CD-ROM drive letter (should've displayed when MS-DOS was starting).
5. Type "CD\I386" (Windows XP Setup folder)
6. Type "WINNT" (Starts the DOS install program).
Just follow the XP directions from this point on.Comment
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Re: urgent help:installing windows xp/sp2 throush msdos
thank you for the help..but can anyone answer this q right now...my friend installed it all right..but now she forgot her password for her account username..when she signs on, it gives her created username and is asking for the password, which either she doesn't remember or didn't choose one? How can I fix this? plz helpComment
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Re: urgent help:installing windows xp/sp2 throush msdos
Originally posted by AI_Franchisethank you for the help..but can anyone answer this q right now...my friend installed it all right..but now she forgot her password for her account username..when she signs on, it gives her created username and is asking for the password, which either she doesn't remember or didn't choose one? How can I fix this? plz helpStreaming PC & PS5 games, join me most nights after 6:00pm ET on TwitchTV https://www.twitch.tv/shaunh20
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Re: urgent help:installing windows xp/sp2 throush msdos
wow...I had to reinstall the entire thing over again..and it was as simple as pressing ESC?Comment
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Re: urgent help:installing windows xp/sp2 throush msdos
Nope. The ESC key only works with Windows 95/98. Doesn't work on new versions of windows (2000/XP).
You could've tried common passwords that you would've entered or even a blank one if you think you skipped through the password field too fast. There are utilities on the internet that can reset a password, but they don't always work and sometimes mess up the OS.Comment
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