New XP install

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Gary

I have a brand new computer that a friend put together
for me. I bought a copy of XP home full version. When I
put xp in the cdrom drive and type setup, I get a message
that it won't run in dos mode. So how am I suppose to
install XP?

Thanks,

Gary
 
Boot from CD. You install from there.

I have a brand new computer that a friend put together
for me. I bought a copy of XP home full version. When I
put xp in the cdrom drive and type setup, I get a message
that it won't run in dos mode. So how am I suppose to
install XP?

Thanks,

Gary
 
Gary;
Boot to CD.
Follow this for a Clean Installation:
Disconnect all peripherals (camera, printer, scanner, etc)
Go to BIOS and set CDROM as boot device before hard drive.
Insert Windows XP CD and reboot.
At "Press any key to boot to CDROM" quickly press a key and follow the
prompts for a Clean installation:
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp
Delete all partitions in step 5 if you desire to erase all data on the
hard drive.
Partitioning and formatting will be done automatically.
All data will be destroyed, back-up important data first.

After you are finished, you will need to load the appropriate drivers.
 
hi. i am getting the same message ("setup won't run in dos
mode")..i tried booting from the cd but it will not boot
for anything. i already changed the boot sequence in the
bios but still nothing...i put the installion cd into
another working computer and the cd will autorun into the
installation menu..how come my computer won't boot into my
other comp??
 
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