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Old 06-30-2005, 12:31 PM   #1
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So, my internet connection stopped working one day. I went through this bullshit process of calling around trying to discover the problem and eventually had a technician come in. He said we gotta reinstall our windows.
We have windows 2000 proff.. The xp programs they currently sell that i'm aware of don't upgrade 2000 ---> XP. We don't have any win2000 or win98 program cds laying around either. So, I'm now lost as to how the hell I can reinstall windows and solve this problem.

If anyone encountered a similar problem here or has any useful advice, PLEASE FILL ME IN! Thank you.
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Old 06-30-2005, 08:33 PM   #2
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Re: problem reinstalling windows
so... are you planning on installing winXP, or reinstalling win2k?

Do you actually OWN any version of windows? Did a version come with the computer?
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Old 07-01-2005, 01:17 AM   #3
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i'll install either xp or 2000, whatev'er's easier/better, i don't have any versions on disc, 98 came with the comp
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Old 07-01-2005, 02:27 AM   #4
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Re: problem reinstalling windows
Don't tell anyone but I can hook you up with a stripped down version of XP. I have just about every windows operating system in fact. I can get you 2000 Pro, XP Home, XP Pro, XP Pro Stripped [smallest file to try and send] or 98SE.
PM me and I will hook you up.
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Old 07-01-2005, 05:31 AM   #5
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Re: problem reinstalling windows
'Don't tell anyone..' he says and yet he is putting it in a forum that anyone can read plus it's big and bold font..
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Old 07-01-2005, 10:53 AM   #6
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"shhh!" don't tell anyone..
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Old 07-01-2005, 06:11 PM   #7
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'Don't tell anyone..' he says and yet he is putting it in a forum that anyone can read plus it's big and bold font..


It was meant as a joke. If I was serious about nobody knowing I would have PM'd him and let him know:~)
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Old 07-01-2005, 08:46 PM   #8
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Re: problem reinstalling windows
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i'll install either xp or 2000, whatev'er's easier/better, i don't have any versions on disc, 98 came with the comp


format c:

install win98

done.

that's your only option, unless you plan to buy a new OS

I hate when people bitch that their illegally acquired software doesn't function properly
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Old 07-01-2005, 10:58 PM   #9
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Re: problem reinstalling windows
Simply stated you need to format no matter what you do and make sure you have the right disc for legal purposes. If your really not sure check with a friend who is nto technically challeneged.
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Old 07-02-2005, 03:38 PM   #10
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Re: problem reinstalling windows
back up your data, pop the XP cd in, reboot, press any key to boot from cd and then follow instructions.

I would reccomend deleting the old partion

Format NTFS

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