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    how to upgrade from windows ME to XP on aCompaq Presario 18XL580?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by pwforever, Dec 12, 2008.

  1. pwforever

    pwforever Newbie

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    I was given a Compaq Presario 18XL580 Notebook with no adapter or power cord, so I bought one now I'm installing windows XP onto the notebook. How do I partition the hard drive for a laptop, should I delete all files on the hard drive before installation, because the computer keeps locking up on me,is it because of the info already on the hard drive that makes it lock-up or what? I could use some help at this point!!
     
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  2. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    If their is any important information on the harddrive, you should back up your files on a memory card.
    When upgrading from ME to XP, it is best to format the harddrive in NTFS (its an option when installing XP) and than from their you will be able to install XP.
    Obviously once you format all of the files/software on the drive disappears, so you will need to reinstall the software you need onto the drive after the format and installation of XP.

    K-TRON
     
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    pwforever Newbie

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    Okay I tried that but the computer still locks up at that point in the installation after the partitioning and the installing of the files it then installes the devices that is when the computer locks-up Why?
     
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Corrupted hard drive perhaps.

    Also check the XP cd isnt scratched or dirty as a precaution.
     
    flipfire, Dec 12, 2008
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