install xp in dos?

[jono261970]

Hi,

I want to install XP on my computer, however the installation will not boot from cd-rom.I cannot get any CD-ROM to boot and I have changed the settings in the BIOS.

I have started the computer via FD and copied the entire XP disk to my D drive - I then ran the set-up file within the I386 folder but it says it will not run in DOS.

Any ideas how to install XP via DOS?

cheers,

jono


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[MasterofNone]

1st things 1st, I have never been able to install Win XP when booting with an ME boot disk.

Easiest would be borrow a friends pc, go to microsofts site and download the XP floppy install files (I think its 6 floppies).

Else, boot with startup disc and choose cd-rom support. Change to cd-rom
cd \i386
winnt32 (return)

Has fouled once or twice but have used this way a number of times (not very fast though)

 

[bcastner]

To start setup in Dos you go to c:\i386 on your hard drive and type WINNT. The Winnt32 is for starting from a Windows setting.

 

[MasterofNone]

Ooops, my mistake

 

[jono261970]

thanks guys. it worked a treat!

cheers

jono


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[linney]

307848 - HOW TO: Start Setup from MS-DOS in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307848&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

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