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    How to Install Windows XP in a laptop?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Sakuragi, Jul 19, 2004.

  1. Sakuragi

    Sakuragi Newbie

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    Hello!!! Can anyone tell me how to install windows Xp in a laptop... Here's the problem.. I can only make a choice wether to choose a CD ROm and FLOPPY drive but cannot use them both... Pls. tell me... I know how to install WINDOWS XP in a PC using the floppy drive and cd rom at the same time... But in a notebook I find it hard[ :D] Can you give me a step by step method.. Plssss.....
     
    Sakuragi, Jul 19, 2004
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  2. spets

    spets Notebook Consultant

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    you don't need to use the floppy.

    just go into BIOS, set the CD rom as the first boot device, insert winXP CD.. and you're set.
     
    spets, Jul 19, 2004
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  3. bootleg2go

    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    spets is right, with the original XP installation disk, you can boot from the CD if your BIOS is set to boot from CD. I'm not sure if it is the case with the window XP upgrade disk or not.

    Jack

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    bootleg2go, Jul 19, 2004
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  4. Sakuragi

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    Hey! Thanx Guys! I'm just finished in installing XP.[ :D] Here's another question how about installing windows 98 or ME in a laptop?? Is it just like installing XP?? Just insert the cd and boot it??
     
    Sakuragi, Jul 20, 2004
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  5. spets

    spets Notebook Consultant

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    should be! as far as I can remember all three support being booted from the CD.
     
    spets, Jul 20, 2004
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    If you have both, it is my most strenuous option that you DO NOT INSTALL ME! It is literally one of the worst OSs imaginable. It is unstable in alomst any environment.
     
    ReverendDC, Jul 20, 2004
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  7. Sakuragi

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    Hey! Thanx for the info about WinMe... So literally it's a piece of junk.[ :D]... Are you really sure that Win98 will also boot from cd??? I guess I will try it later. thanx guys...[ :D]
     
    Sakuragi, Jul 20, 2004
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    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I 2nd what the reverend said, even microsoft was quick to drop ME, if possible just stick with XP. Even if the win98 cd boots like the XP disk does, it is not as easy as installing XP. XP is a breeze, it does everything for you but 98 will make you look for and find every driver you need and it will be much more drawn out process.

    Jack

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    bootleg2go, Jul 21, 2004
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  9. Sakuragi

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    wohooo!!! You're all right..[ :D] XP is much cooler than any other OS...[8D] I heard that Microsoft are planning to make a new OS... Is that true??
     
    Sakuragi, Jul 22, 2004
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  10. gnuh

    gnuh Notebook Consultant

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    I need to ask some questions here :D

    1. what are the differences between installing window XP in laptop and desktop?

    2. do we have to install wirefire software and other stuff?

    3. why I hear that we need some "drivers" to install window XP in laptop? Are they for "wirefire and stuff" that I asked above?

    Thank you for answering my silly questions :D
     
    gnuh, Nov 27, 2007
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  11. kanehi

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    Don't be too hard on ME, afterall that's the OS that came with System Restore. ME was fine. I had no problems. :cool:
     
    kanehi, Nov 27, 2007
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  12. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    not that i m aware of.

    board and chipset relevant drivers, may be if u r doing it from scratch?

    may be sata drive related issue? then it would be the same for desktop as well

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Nov 27, 2007
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  13. gnuh

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    So, you mean when I finish installing window XP, it already comes with wirefire and ready to use? If so, where you go to turn it on?

    BTW, thank you.
     
    gnuh, Nov 27, 2007
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