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    hey, so how do i install xp?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by narsnail, Feb 5, 2008.

  1. narsnail

    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    read the title, my comp is built(should this be in the desktop forum?) and i would like to install xp.

    any help would be most appreciated! :) and plus rep
     
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    SATA HDD? Slipsteam SATA drivers with nLite, then install.
     
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    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    yes.....so do i just boot it up and put the disk in then?

    what is this slipstream thing?
     
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    It means that you incorporate the driver/software into the OS disk without having to upload them via USB drive / Floppy / external source.

    Been using that program for almost 3 years. Keeps getting better and better.
     
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    k thanks for help all, alot easier then i thought
     
    narsnail, Feb 5, 2008
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