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    HP dv5000 XP Fresh Install

    Discussion in 'HP' started by kmurph885, Jul 26, 2007.

  1. kmurph885

    kmurph885 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am interested cleaning my hard drive and reinstalling XP in order to get rid of all my junk (old programs, bloatware, etc). I have a HP dv5000 with XP Pro SP2 and wondered if any sort of guide/advice is available on doing this with as little problems as possible. I have the XP installation CD, which says that it contains the software and drivers already installed. Is anyone familiar with doing this with the dv5000 and know of any problems/concerns I should be aware of.

    -Kevin
     
    kmurph885, Jul 26, 2007
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    just get nLite. it allows you to create your own xp disc, provided you have a valid xp key. it allows you to embed all the drivers xp key and features you want. google it.
     
    TwiztOG43, Jul 26, 2007
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    Is nLite a reliable solution to a fresh install? I don't want to take any chances reinstalling my OS.
     
    kmurph885, Jul 27, 2007
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    How do I work around the system restore partition on my hard drive if I want to do a fresh install of XP? Do I keep the partition and just work around it, or can I remove it and use the extra drive space? Is the system restore partition all that important?
     
    kmurph885, Jul 28, 2007
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    Anyone have any suggestions?
     
    kmurph885, Jul 29, 2007
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    kmurph885, Aug 1, 2007
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