XP boot issue

[Rick]

Ok I have an older laptop that I received from a customer and I'm having a few issues trying to re-install windows.

1st. I cant boot from the CD for some reason and when i choose f12 one-time boot menu when i choose to boot from cd-rom device i get nothing.

2nd. I try running Windows XP from my external and re-install the regular way but any key I try whatsoever its giving me "invalid key crap".


SO....

Does any have a xp that i can install the regular way without it asking me for a key and/or is there a xp that i can run off my external which ull automatically reboot and load setup after restarting ????


need help errr

Rick Reviewed by Rick on 27th Apr 2010. XP boot issue Ok I have an older laptop that I received from a customer and I'm having a few issues trying to re-install windows. 1st. I cant boot from the CD for some reason and when i choose f12 one-time boot menu when i choose to boot from cd-rom device i get nothing. 2nd. I try running Windows XP from my external and re-install the regular way but any key I try whatsoever its giving me "invalid key crap". SO.... Does any have a xp that i can install the regular way without it asking me for Rating: 5

[Lock Down]

Try here.
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/491686...ree_legal_key/

[Flash]

Did you configure the Bios to boot from CD first? Have you tried using a third party keyboard to see if that works? Should you keep getting an error the problem might be with the hard drive. I had a client whos laptop was so fucked up it took about 2 hours to load the welcome screen and I still couldn't do anything. I would pop in the cd,. it was configured to boot from CD, I did go to boot options and booted from the CD but when the "press any key to boot from cd" message came on, I pressed all the dam keys and nothing. I installed a new hard drive on the lappy and sure enough it worked.

[bmoeller]

people are still running windows xp

[chrishdman87]

people are still running windows xp

XP is a good operating system

[Maniac_]

You can still get the XP USB version (if you didn't do that with your external)

But yes, if you haven't set the boot options in BIOS, nothing can be done.

[GoPantheoN]

If you are looking for a version which doesnt ask for key, try the Unattended versions...

[Rick]

Do you have links for:

Windows XP SP3 Pro x86 Corporate Unattended April 2010 .... (Pm me if you do pls)

Also I read this about Unattended Version....

* You have the choice of these following options once you boot this CD on the startup of your PC. Please note you can not boot this CD in Windows, and that these version DO NOT support Upgrading previous Windows versions.


Whats this mean

[Rick]

If you are looking for a version which doesnt ask for key, try the Unattended versions...

Bullshit I just downloaded the unattended version and it asked me for a key when installing.


I need an XP which i can do the following from my external because remember i cant boot from disc....


go to My computer - My Passport(external) click on the windows xp iso image using poweriso - extract to temporary folder - then run setup and install ...


Can anyone help ?

[raj11]

pm me the version bro ill give genuine keys..........