i have a computer with windows server 2003,now i need windows xp, but i cant install it. when i put in the xp cd, it wont run and it doesnt show the install option. when irestart the computer for it to auto boot, nothin come out. wut can i do to install windows xp?? plz give me a reply or email me at (removed by moderator) thnx for ur help.
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Jump to PostSounds like your PC BIOS has not been told that it is allowed to boot from CD. Restart the PC and on the BIOS startup screen invoke the "setup" action - often by pressing DEL or F2 or something similar. You will have to be quick! Find the Boot order …
Jump to PostAlso, when booting from the CD be sure to watch the BIOS POST screens after power up. You will likely get a message instructing you to press a key to boot from the CD. All legitimate Windows XP CDs should be bootable.
Jump to PostThe keypress will vary from system to system. Here's a more detailed discussion of accessing BIOS Setup:
http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/web/723171C3DD82D725CA256E6D003D7A2D
Jump to Posthey,thnx for ur help. but i still dont get it. now i have made my computer worse. i made old windows server 2003 not working cuz i was tryin to reinstall it and it requires me to delete olt windows 32 files. now i cant even open up the window. …
Jump to PostThis happened with an old email server I had at work, the bios password was set by those that went before me.
You need to remove the CMOS battery for a length of time, try 5min, then longer if required.
Open the case, and its the camera type …
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