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Old 02-01-2009, 02:06 PM
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Default How do I make a hard drive bootable to the c: prompt??


Hey Guys,
N E one know how to install xp on a laptop with no cdron drive or stiffy drive.
I have partitioned the hdd to two drives...c: & d:
I have copied the i386 folder from xp pro to the second partition (d: drive).
How do I make the drive bootable to the dos prompt so that I can install xp from the d: drive??



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here is the link to the tutorial. just follow what it says and do not try to get ahead or of on a tangent and you should be able to get it installed.

http://www.syschat.com/install-windo...py-cd-463.html



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