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how to reinstall XP MCE with no OS CD? pooternoob 04-21-2008
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Posted by pooternoob on April 21, 2008, 9:08 am
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 my computer is not working properly and I want to wipe my drive and reinstall
windows XP MCE. However it came preinstalled on my computer and i did not
receive a backup os disk. How am I supposed to reinstall XP MCE?

Posted by CSM1 on April 21, 2008, 9:53 am
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> my computer is not working properly and I want to wipe my drive and
> reinstall
> windows XP MCE. However it came preinstalled on my computer and i did not
> receive a backup os disk. How am I supposed to reinstall XP MCE?

Most pre-installed system have a recover procedure. Read your computer's
manual.

The pre-installed system is usually in a hidden partition on your hard drive
and just takes the correct key combination to activate.

On a Dell it is often F11 during the boot.
Sometimes there is a very brief message on the screen during boot.

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Posted by David B. on April 21, 2008, 10:00 am
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Either use the onboard recover if present (read your manual) or contact the
mfg to get a recovery kit.

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> my computer is not working properly and I want to wipe my drive and
> reinstall
> windows XP MCE. However it came preinstalled on my computer and i did not
> receive a backup os disk. How am I supposed to reinstall XP MCE?


Posted by kattails on April 21, 2008, 10:13 am
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Hello pooternoob:

Unfortunately a lot of computer manufacturer's are not sending the OP Disc
with the new system. You have to pay extra for an Operating System Disc.

I've done 9 or more clean installs with Windows XP Media Center 2005 from
Dell and its worth the money for an Operating System Disc.

Check with the company your purchased your system from and order a disc.

Recently this happened to a friend with a new laptop from Toshiba and no
Operating System Disc. I had him request a disc and he paid for it plus
shipping. Just in case you need to replace the whole system which happens.

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"pooternoob" wrote:

> my computer is not working properly and I want to wipe my drive and reinstall
> windows XP MCE. However it came preinstalled on my computer and i did not
> receive a backup os disk. How am I supposed to reinstall XP MCE?

Posted by Mist on April 21, 2008, 10:23 am
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> Hello pooternoob:
>
> Unfortunately a lot of computer manufacturer's are not sending the OP
> Disc with the new system. You have to pay extra for an Operating
> System Disc.
>
> I've done 9 or more clean installs with Windows XP Media Center 2005
> from Dell and its worth the money for an Operating System Disc.
>
> Check with the company your purchased your system from and order a
> disc.
>
> Recently this happened to a friend with a new laptop from Toshiba and
> no Operating System Disc. I had him request a disc and he paid for it
> plus shipping. Just in case you need to replace the whole system
> which happens.
>

Maybe because it's Monday but that's like paying extra for tires when you
purchase a car. With the rapidity that systems hit the dumpster for one
reason or another along with programs, apps, etc., it only makes sense. If
he's that poor a businessman or that chintzy, find something else to do.

My point in the last sentence - it happens.

Back to lurking - silently!

Mist

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