I want to use my original CD's. Those came with the computer and contain Windows XP with servicepack 1, Microsoftworks, drivers etc. I allready have a lot off updates, so when I try to install XP from the CD it tells me I have a newer version on my computer and won't install the older version on the CD. I saw something about Ctrl + F11, but when I push these buttons at startup, he won't react and just starts up my windows.
Are you going to be reinstalling a operating system on this drive and if so which one?
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Sorry, I'm dutch, so my englisch is bad.
But I have the same problem. I want to format C en restore or re-install C. I put every document on D and try to get a new installation.
However, I don't know how.
If I put in my original dell Install Windows XP incl service pack 1 and try the setup, he won't start it because it's an older version.
If I restart the computer with F2, F8, or F12 and make some changes to boot or restart first with the CD-rom device, he just start my windows and won't open the setupinstallation for a brand new windows and formating C.
Anybody the solution for this problem?? I work 6 years with this computer and would love to have a fresh start as it was delivered with a clean register and no hidden virus or old installation.
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