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    Windows ME ---> WinXP on a 10GB HD

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Bruce Banner, Aug 23, 2005.

  1. Bruce Banner

    Bruce Banner Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello geniuses;

    I'm trying to convert an old dell laptop to XP from ME. I have two problems:
    1. just - HOW?
    2. I've tried installing from the XP disc but the computer keeps telling me that there is not enough room on the drive to make the change despite the fact that there are 7GB open on the drive.

    I really just want to have a clean install of XP and not sure how to get the ball rolling. It is important because if I don't then I won't be able to get some serious work done.
     
    Bruce Banner, Aug 23, 2005
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    Sept1967 Notebook Guru

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    Do you have a full version of XP? Or an Upgrade version where you would have to install another complete OS first.

    If you can boot to the CD (XP) use it to remove, and repartition, and format the hard drive, then install. From the MS website, it says XP needs:
    1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available hard disk space*
     
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  3. Bruce Banner

    Bruce Banner Notebook Evangelist

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    Its a full copy. I'm having troubles booting from the CD. It's just not happening and I'm not sure how to make it.

    thank you very much for your help.
     
    Bruce Banner, Aug 23, 2005
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    I figured it out - press f2 and change boot order in the bios.

    thanks!!!!
     
    Bruce Banner, Aug 24, 2005
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    ok...good thing to know....and did u get it to work??
     
    LuckMC11, Aug 24, 2005
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