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Thread ID: 63838 2005-11-24 14:51:00 Cannot re-install XP dinerouk (4690) Press F1
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407046 2005-11-24 14:51:00 I want to wipe HD and re-install, but cannot get to start
because after clicking install when Win Cd inserted, it says Win version on HD is newer than CD and 'continue' button is blanked out. I have XP SP2 on HD and SP1a on disc. Advice anyone?
dinerouk (4690)
407047 2005-11-24 17:06:00 restart the pc with the cd in the drive.........it should boot from cd.....if not then go into bios and set cd drive as first boot device.......then it's a a walk thru drcspy (146)
407048 2005-11-24 17:34:00 Download a boot disk from online (I think the site is bootdisk.com) .. any bootdisk will do (98 is usually best :))
Format C:
Then install the new (earlier version O/S)
Myth (110)
407049 2005-11-24 18:48:00 WHY BOTHER........the xp install gives you the option of removing and recreating partitions........just do that....... drcspy (146)
407050 2005-11-25 06:52:00 true.... just boot from the Windows XP CD-ROM and go from there maverickoc (7240)
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