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Can I install windows XP using this way?

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by strawberryjona

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I had a laptop computer with no CD ROM (and no floppy drive). I had always been wondering how to format and reinstall windows XP on it. Can I use this method to install Windows XP on it or are there other better way?

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by cg it

via a USB drive.

Still a Homer Simpson moment. Never did mention what method.

Doh!

by strawberryjona

sorry, for not mentioning the method but i don't know what it is, can u help me?
all i know is i am using netbook acer aspire one model D250-1Bb.. then it has a sytem: Microsoft XP home edition service pack 3.
it got virus thats why i wanted to reformat my laptop
how i can do that? pls help me step by step.. it would be helpful for me...
thank you very much..

by strawberryjona

i know what it is... i've read the articles of IT DOjo: creating usb bootable for windows XP.. thats the method ive asking, if it possible to do it on my laptop to reformat it that way.. if not.. please answer me.. thanks..

by purpleskys

make, model etc laptop? a lot of laptops come with the operating system on a hidden partition to reformat

by dpalsen

You could setup a PXE boot, boot and install over the network. I've seen several websites with instructions of how to do this, though none jump to mind. If I remember correctly, even MS's knowledgebase details a method.

by jamesrl

Most computers that have no CDROM, like a netbook, have a partition with Windows installer on it. The advantage is that it also will install all the HW specific drivers you need.

James

by purpleskys

it seems to be one of them days eh...my whole day has been "doh"...i swear i shouldn't got out of bed this morning ;)

by purpleskys

not at all..this is MY blond day...i'm having one of them days...I can't pick on you too much, you're my best support system :D

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