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installing windows xp pro edition

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by cpaplanner

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I have a clone machine. I need to re-format the hard disk before I install windows xp professional edition. I currently use windows 98 se. What must I do to get the cd rom to recognize the cd for windows xp installation after re-formatting.

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by thechas

You should be able to go into BIOS settings, and set the boot sequence to include booting from CD-ROM.

If you plan to use the ntsf file system option, I would not even format the drive, just use fdisk to delete the partition(s), and allow XP to setup the drive as you want.

If you have trouble getting the CD to boot, then download the XP Pro floppy disk creation utility from Microsoft.
Create the floppy set, and boot from the floppy.

Chas

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