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    Clean up old laptop from work

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by joeypants, Jun 17, 2008.

  1. joeypants

    joeypants Newbie

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    I just got a new laptop at work and the IT guy told me I can keep my old T42p. The T42p is running XP Pro but also a lot of other software that makes it compatible with the company's network. I wouldn't know where to start uninstalling programs. Is it best to do a clean install of XP using the product key on the bottom of the computer or will I run into problems doing this?
     
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  2. ChevyNovaLN

    ChevyNovaLN Notebook Consultant

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    If you have a copy of XP Pro on CD, then I'd definately say go for a fresh install. Its not worth running an unclean system, especially one that probably has had many programs installed/uninstalled over the years. It'll probably run way better.
     
    ChevyNovaLN, Jun 17, 2008
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    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Clean instal is the best way to go,the sticker on the bottom is your Serial key that you can use.
    Windows Marketplace should be selling copies of XP for cheap(10-20$),use that key and you`re good to go.
     
    eleron911, Jun 17, 2008
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  4. joeypants

    joeypants Newbie

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    do you think there will be any problems because this thing is set up to run on a corporate network and I don't have administrative access to do everything.
     
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  5. ChevyNovaLN

    ChevyNovaLN Notebook Consultant

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    I dont think you get it. :) If you boot off of an XP CD.... and re-install windows, everything on the notebook will be gone. Meaning all the stuff you're worried about = nothing to worry about. :)
     
    ChevyNovaLN, Jun 17, 2008
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  6. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    No. Back up your data, and reinstall after formatting the HD. :)
     
    pixelot, Jun 17, 2008
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  7. stealthsniper96

    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    Is there really somewhere you can get XP that cheap?
     
    stealthsniper96, Jun 17, 2008
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    The installer boots before the OS so you will not deal with any administrator permissions.
     
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  9. ChevyNovaLN

    ChevyNovaLN Notebook Consultant

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    you can get XP Media (read: CD's), yes. You still have to have a license key.
     
    ChevyNovaLN, Jun 17, 2008
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  10. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    I would also be careful about moving files off the computer until you've reinstalled Windows or done a full scan of the system for viruses. Can't be too careful. ;)
     
    Bog, Jun 17, 2008
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  11. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Of course. But I would hope, if he has personal stuff on there, that he would be keeping on top of that. :p
     
    pixelot, Jun 17, 2008
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