can i download windows xp on to a disc and download it on my other computer?
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considering that I just rebuilt my machine after ordering a relacement set of disks from hp that came on 8 cd's the answer would be no you cant download it on 1 disc. sorry dude
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You just need to install your regular Windows XP CD in your drive on the other computer.\nOnce the installation starts you get a couple of options among one is to set up a home network. \nThis will allow you to set up your own homenetwork\nIn short your wizard is already on the Windows XP cd you own.
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So long as it is on the same PC, you can install it over and over again. When you register XP across the Internet it records pieces of information from your hardware, so that next time you reformat and reinstall it will check against that information, and providing everything is the same, it will have no problems with a re-install.
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Copy the XP setup cd onto ur hard drive and then run the setup.. it should run fine then..
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Indeed it can, with limited functionality.  You will need the ability to boot from a flash drive, Bart PE Builder (freeware) and you will be able to install Windows XP on the flash drive along with other software, if you have space.  It's a fairly complicated process so for the sake of ease I am including the link, http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/09/09/windows_in_your_pocket/index.html
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to do this legally, you need to purchase an additional upgrade licence from microsoft.\n\nif you dont care about the legality, u need an XP home Cd and install key. Just pop the cd in the drive and let it auto run.
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you can not use that win xp cd. you cant install  it is (OEM) version microsoft will not help you . that version is for 1 pc not 200 pc's even if you find a product key for that  your still have to actiavte it with in 30 days by phone with microsoft & that is where it will not be done b/c you have .da wrong product key & windows will not loginto desktop in 30 days
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there are a few ways.\n1. purchase a CROSSED network cable. (regular network cables are straight-thru). Plug each end into the network jack on each computer. this will allow both computers to connect to each other.\n2. if you connect to the internet with a hub or router, you should be able to plug both computers into it and then share the c drive on your computer so you can access it from the laptop. copy the files you need.\n3. use a software like laplink\n4. usb to usb connection\n\nTo wipe the hard drive on the PC you an either delete all the files or do this:\n\n"If you want to format your drive when XP is installed, please try the following:\n\nSet your BIOS to boot to the CD-Rom or hold down the "F8" key to access the system. Perform the following.\n\n1. Start Computer booting from CD\n2. Choose Recovery Console (R)\n3. At the dos prompt type: "format C:" (without the quotes)\n4. If it asks for the "Administrator Pass Word", Type it in if you have one or just hit "Enter" to continue. If you use a password...\nRemember it. "WRITE IT DONE AND PUT IT IN A SAFE PLACE!"\n5. Commands that you can use, format (drive)/ Q (quick) FS/ (File system fat/ntsf)"\n\nI got this from the 2nd link below.
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Should have come with your software. Unless of course you bought a pirated copy :( I believe I read something about XP and future editions of Windows will be configured to become inoperable on the host computer if the key is entered into another computer (like if you buy a new computer and load your copy of xp on it, it will become inoperable on the old computer)
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windows xp is a copyrighted program that you can't download. you have to buy it. plus, if you wanted to download it, it would probably be around 10GB or so!
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I'm not sure this is what you are looking for but you can make a bootable version of Windows XP to install to a flash drive should your hard drive ever fail, read the tutorial from Tom's Hardware for more information, http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/09/09/windows_in_your_pocket/index.html
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It is not possible to install XP using the Dell CD on another PC that is not a Dell.  They do use a feature that detects wether or not it is a Dell.  However since your new Dell comes with a liscense for windows xp, you could use that key code when installing XP on your older machine, but you will need to use a Windows XP install disk that is not manufacturer-specific, for instance borrow a CD from someone who purched the copy of Windows XP by itself.
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You can run a very stripped down version of windows xp from a cdrom or dvd.  You cannot run the full blown version.  I do not know what this is called, but have seen a cd like this at work.   \n\nThere are lots of bootdisks available from http://www.bootdisk.com \n\nAnother option: \nhttp://www.g4tv.com/screensavers/features/326/Bootable_Windows_CD.html
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Just borrow a Windows XP Home Edition CD from one of your friends and use your product key.  It should work just fine.
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Does the other PC has got the same hardware configuration?? Is so...then U can use ghosting to copy an image of the old and then drop it on the new one! \nElse....Do u have the Product key from the original XP cd...if so...just get a hold of a XP media cd!\nHope this helps!
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Buy a legal copy of Windows XP.
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You get Windows XP !!!