adding Windows XP

[migsy64]

Hi Guys, this is my first Thread so be kind!! Happy new year to everyone firstly :0)
My question is: I am trying to wipe my XP Op System and put a clean copy back on....but i have no idea how to do this without stuffing it up.Is there any step by step guide i can access on the net? I have been looking but to no avail.Any links or help greatly appreciated. Thanks, Migsy :bom:

[Krell]

Hola

The only way your're going to get better instructions for a reinstall would be if I detailed them myself, which isnt going to happen.

Read these thoroughly

http://www.theeldergeek.com/xp_home_..._-_graphic.htm

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...p_sg_clean.asp

I suggest you print out at least one of these and highlight the major steps in advance.

Also - if you have Favorites etc that you want to keep, save them off to somewhere.


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[migsy64]

Fantastic help , thanks Krell! ......still i am using a copied version of XP and these sites are great but they guide thru and dont tell you what to look out for if you have a copied version.I have average computer knowledge and need help.
What do i have to look out for (my IP address etc?? ) when i put XP on without "ringing bells"?
Can I be tracked if i have a dodgy copy?
How do i put service packs 1 and 2 on?
Once again thanks for any help!!

[lion7718]

No matter what you do during install, once you install SP2 you will have to make it legal again.

[Krell]

I wouldnt install XP unless it already comes with SP2. A no activation copy would be best but there are work-arounds if you need to activate.

Be sure to install a firewall such as Sygate Pro.

Also, you dont need the Windows update site, or the Genuine Advantage BS, just use the Autopatcher.

http://www.autopatcher.com/

It also has some nifty add-ons.

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[RACKnRAIL]

No matter what you do during install, once you install SP2 you will have to make it legal again.

Is it not possible to fully update using http://windowsupdate.62nds.com/whyuse.php without ever having to validate your copy? And as long as you don't install WGA and attempt to validate you shouldn't get the nag, right? I not positive about this, as I have all legal versions these days. I seem to recall reading about this somewhere though.

[RACKnRAIL]

Also, you dont need the Windows update site, or the Genuine Advantage BS, just use the Autopatcher.

http://www.autopatcher.com/

I have never used this. I will also try this autopatcher on my friends computer. TY!

[lion7718]

Is it not possible to fully update using http://windowsupdate.62nds.com/whyuse.php without ever having to validate your copy? And as long as you don't install WGA and attempt to validate you shouldn't get the nag, right? I not positive about this, as I have all legal versions these days. I seem to recall reading about this somewhere though.

Installed SP2 on a friends system when it 1st cameout...about 3 weeks later it started wanting to validate...we never did it & it locked up. Had to re-format to get it working again...but like I said, that was when SP2 1st cameout.

[migsy64]

......still i am using a copied version of XP and these sites are great but they guide thru and dont tell you what to look out for if you have a copied version.I have average computer knowledge and need help.
What do i have to look out for (my IP address etc?? ) when i put XP on without "ringing bells"?
Can I be tracked if i have a dodgy copy?
How do i put service packs 1 and 2 on?
Once again thanks for any help!!