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    How to Install WinXP on a Compaq Presario with no CDRom

    Discussion in 'HP' started by EmmaK, Aug 29, 2007.

  1. EmmaK

    EmmaK Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I have a Compaq Presario 720CA that I am trying to setup for my kids.

    The computer has no CD-Rom, but only a DVD-Rom

    The hard drive had been wiped clean from a previous crash. We don't have the Recovery CDs/DVDs.

    I have created a slipstreamed version of windows Xp/SP2, and tried to boot from that CD, but the system will not allow it. It reports Non-System disk or disk error

    I now want to try burning a bootable DVD, and see if it would allow it.

    Any thoughts or related experiences or assistance ?

    Warmest regards, Emma
     
    EmmaK, Aug 29, 2007
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  2. suland

    suland Notebook Evangelist

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    Do you really think that your "DVD-ROM" drive does not read CD's? There is a problem with your created CD but not with your DVD-CD-ROM. Try to get the Installation WinXP CD and you will be set to load a new syatem.
     
    suland, Aug 29, 2007
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  3. jayjr

    jayjr Newbie

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    use nLite to make your cd
     
    jayjr, Aug 29, 2007
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