why do i always get the reading "No operating System" Error, I'm trying to put WINXP Pro on my computer
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it sounds like you are trying to 'UPGRADE' to win xp.\n\nThe PC is still trying to boot to the former OS it sounds like.\n\ninsert the XP disk, re-boot, make sure it is set to boot from CD.  When prompted to 'install' or 'repair', Press 'R' for repair.\n\nthen it will desplay 2 windows installations, press the number that corresponds to the XP installaton, then enter.\nit should then ask for the Administrator password, just press enter.\n\nat the dos prompt type: 'fixboot' (no quotes,) then enter\nit will ask you to confirm....say yes.\n\nwhen the prompt returns, type: 'fixmbr' (again, no quotes,) then enter.\nConfirm it again...yes\n\nremove the CD, type 'exit', then enter.\n\nThat should do it.
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Your system requirements are probably too low to install XP
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try this\nget it into windows then go start&#92;run\n type in " sfc /scannow\n with the xp disk in\n should fix any corrupt files\n\n sounds like your boot.ini file is wrong.\n search for boot.ini, should look like this\n[boot loader]\ntimeout=3\ndefault=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)&#92;WINDOWS\n[operating systems]\nmulti(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)&#92;WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
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Ok this is one of two things.\n\nFirstly, you may have to run the program using 'Program Compatibility Wizard' (Start, All Programs, Accessories). This has an 80-90% success rate.\n\nSecondly, the error message you are getting is quite common on XP after certain Spyware or Virus processes are removed from your PC. It is easy to correct see http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767 for details of how to repair. \n\nIf you don't have virus and spyware protection, get some NOW.
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That depends on the version. If you are running XP Professional/Home, there are a variety of troubleshooting techniques from Microsoft Support. I'll give you this as a starting point and hope it helps out.
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First and foremost, check Device Manager.  If there are no scanner references, I'm not sure what version of Windows you're running, but try running msconfig   It's a utility that comes with some Windows versions that lets you choose which services run on bootup.  There may be a scanner service that loads aoutomatically under the surface.  \n\nIf that doesn't work, send me an e-mail, give me the exact error message, word for word, and the version of Windows you have and I'll see what I can find out.
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first install windows XP then isntall office XP. Or\n\ncreate an instllation image from an existing installation with office xp and winxp. Then install from that image.
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yep\n\nU need to download an older version, Ure trying to run the latest version on a non XP SP2 machine
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If there are no XP specific drivers, the drivers for Windows 2000 should work fine. Give it a try, any way.
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You might want to think about reformatting your hard drive and doing a fresh install of the operating system. This is usually a last resort after all other troubleshooting is done. If the install does not work then you might be looking at a hardware problem.
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is it just sp2 you are trying to install or the whole operating system?If it just trying to upgrade from sp1 to sp2 and you are having errors then its more than likely you are not using a legit copy of WinXP.Do you have the sticker with the serial number for your WinXP?You can just go to Windows Updates and download the sp2 but be warned if you are on dial up this will be a huge download.Until recently Microsoft had a link on their website where you could leave your address details and they would mail you out a copy of sp2.Now you have to ring them direct and ask for a copy to be mailed to you.Alternatively you could go to your closest computer service shop and ask them to burn you a copy of sp2.A good shop should only charge a small fee for this service
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no dear \n\nwinodws 98, me can not run on it \nbut winodws 2000 XP run on it
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Under the circumstances, a clean install would be the best option. Delete the 3 directories ie. PROGRAM FILES; WINDOWS; MYDOCUMENTS and you're over with Win9x. Boot the computer using the XP disc and pick up the setup from there.
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Microsoft is very strict with their new licensing terms.\n\nYour copy of Win XP Pro is valid for a single or dual processor machine.\n\nMicrosoft has stated that the product is valid for one machine only. You cannot remove the product from one computer and install it on another. If you upgrade your processor and motherboard, your copy of XP is valid only for the previous components, and not your upgraded computer.
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reboot ur computer and start up ur computer with winXP cd....then format your computer
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WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING,\nYOU ARE PROBABLY USING PIRATED SOFTWARE(sorry for bill),\ntry free softwares(redhat fedora,free bsd,vector linux,etc)\nIF NOT pirated READ THIS\nWHY HAVE TWO SETS OF WIN XP?\nwindows normally recognises multiple OSs(I had like that)\nbut fails to support other OS like Linux(Linux regonises \nWindows though).Hope BillGates is more open to copetition.
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Your winXP has nothing to do with it.\nYour system, (BIOS and MB drivers) are the determining factor.  If your board does NOT directly support USB 2.0, and you have a free "slot" you can buy an add-on board with USB 2.0 and appropriate drivers, and plug it in.  Unless, of course, you upgrade the MB or buy a newer computer.\n\nI had the same problem on one of my older computers, so I added a USB2.0 board and solved the problem. (The newer printer required USB2.0)  It works just fine!! (Oh, that system uses win98SE!)