I dont have any OS in my pc so I install it with a new XP sP2. After the booting stage, screen appears the DOS. I know some commands because this is similar to command prompt but i cannot run the setup.exe. The CD-ROM place in the dirve C. What command should I do to run the setup.exe of my XP installer? pls. help me.
judo
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Jump to PostYou need to change the boot order in the BIOS so the computer boots to the CD, then follow the prompts to install.
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hughv
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You need to change the boot order in the BIOS so the computer boots to the CD, then follow the prompts to install.
judo
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You need to change the boot order in the BIOS so the computer boots to the CD, then follow the prompts to install.
The 1st boot device of my BIOS is in CD-ROM but still the DOS prompt screen appear. What are the ways do I need to take? Other advice?
rm_daniweb
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aashishn86
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is the XP CD you are using bootable ?
FlamingClaw
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is the XP CD you are using bootable ?
Good question.....
-=For judo=-
I think I can help you but you don't even know the 'mark as solved' button.....so sorry.... :'(
hughv
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What, exactly, does the DOS prompt say?
C: would suggest you haven't booted to your CD ROM.
certifmix123
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Yeah. Put the hard disk as primary in BIOS.
rm_daniweb
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Can you show us the screenshots
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