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I got my oem xp home and have a question on istallation. Two discs came with it and one says for system builder use only in preinstallation of windows xp. Nor for distribution to end users.
It says windows xp oem preinstallation kit.
The other is the normal looking but it does have some writing on it. I got it from newegg. What do I need to do? Who has used this before? Thanks

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Quick, practical guidance for (and follow-up to ): identify which disc is the actual Windows setup media, locate the machine's COA/product‑key sticker, then follow a short preinstall checklist to avoid the common pitfalls on XP-era hardware.

  • Before you start: find the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) sticker on the PC or laptop (product key and edition). Make sure the disc edition (Home vs. Professional) matches that key. Back up any data on the target drive.
  • BIOS/boot order: set the optical drive first so the PC boots the install CD. If the machine uses SATA controllers, set the controller to IDE/Compatibility/Legacy mode in BIOS to avoid missing drivers during text-mode setup. If you must keep AHCI/RAID, prepare the controller drivers (XP needs third‑party drivers loaded during setup via F6 on a floppy, or use a slipstreamed CD).
  • Slipstreaming and drivers: because many XP install CDs lack newer drivers and Service Pack 3, consider creating an updated install ISO (integrate SP3 and any necessary mass-storage drivers) so setup runs smoothly and the network/chipset drivers are available right after first boot.
  • Activation and licensing: OEM licenses are tied to the original machine. Use the key on the COA; if online activation fails, phone activation is the fallback. If you don’t have the correct install disc or the CD is damaged, contact the seller (Newegg) or the original equipment manufacturer for recovery/replacement media.

Note: Windows XP reached end of support on April 8, 2014; running XP long term exposes security and driver limitations. If continued use is required, isolate the machine from sensitive networks or consider upgrading to a supported OS.

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You say you got the second disk from newegg. What disk is it? If it's an install CD, it won't be thee OEM CD. You need the disk labelled 'Windows Installation CD', or something like that. The first disk you mentioned is a system OEM branding disk, which shouldn't have been distributed, but might have been included as an oversight. You can ask your OEM manufacturer for an OEM installation disk.

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THe one disc that I wrote about doesn't look like the installation disc. The other disc looks like the normal disc you get to install xp.

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THe one disc that I wrote about doesn't look like the installation disc. The other disc looks like the normal disc you get to install xp.

Allright. Check that the disk you got from newegg is the Windows XP CD. If it is, you can just start setup from that CD.

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