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    Windows Clean Reinstall

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Windycitycouple, Aug 17, 2004.

  1. Windycitycouple

    Windycitycouple Newbie

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    I just purchased a new Zv5420 (5240?) and it came pre-loaded with Windows XP Home. I want to reformat the drive and install Windows XP Pro. I know the manual makes it sound like the world ends, but I wonder why.

    Has anyone else done this without any problems??
     
    Windycitycouple, Aug 17, 2004
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  2. mathlete2001

    mathlete2001 Notebook Deity

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    I've reformatted my dell, and the only problem is making sure that you have all the drivers necessary.

    GPU cooling (100°C->75°C)* Inspiron 8600 * 1.8ghz Pentium M * 128 MB Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo (337/242 -> 400/300) * 2x256 MB DDR2700 SDRAM * Aquamark 3: 24058 * 3DMark'03: 3404 * 3DMark'01 SE: 13120
     
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  3. Venombite

    Venombite Notebook Virtuoso

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    I've reloaded an HP NX7000 after I got it (XP Pro to XP Pro) and everything worked fine. As what Andrew suggested, make sure you burn all the available drivers for your notebook on a CD before wiping the drive, otherwise it will be a LOT more difficult to finish the install.

    -Vb-
     
    Venombite, Aug 18, 2004
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