Install WinXp OEM Version

A.  I install it on a new computer (or hard disk drive taken down to "bare
metal") from the DOS prompt with a Windows 98 Startup floppy
(http://duxcw.com/digest/Fromshop/software/windows/startup/startup.htm). Put
a copy of smartdrv.exe on the Startup floppy. You should be able to find a
copy on and existing Windows 9x/Me computer at C:\windows. It is on the CD's
in D:\Win98.  Boot to the floppy and use fdisk to partition the drive (the
process the same as that at
http://duxcw.com/digest/Howto/software/windows/upgrade/fdisk.htm.

Format the C: drive. Do not install the system files. If you have more than
one partition, they can be formatted during the Windows XP installation or
with Windows XP after it is installed. Also, use fdisk to manually make C:
active if there is more one partition. Load smartdrv.exe.

A:\>smartdrv.exe

.and run D:\i386\winnet.exe, where D: is your CD-ROM drive.

Do not delete or reformat C: with this method.  Winnt.exe copies the install
files to that partition.

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Original Message-----
> From: PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Paul Dalton
> Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 1:21 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [PCBUILD] Installing XP Pro
>
>
> I purchased a new motherboard (Soyo P4S Dragon Ultra), new processor
> (P4/1.7) and new drive (WD 120GB) and, at the same time, bought an OEM
copy
> of WinXP Pro.  I would like to start "fresh" with these by using them to
> replace the current mobo/processor & drive in a system I already have.
>
> However, I am in a quandry about how to accomplish this without at least
> booting to Win98SE, either the existing drive or a bootable Win98SE
floppy.
>
> Could someone provide some guidance for me on how to accomplish this?
>
> I am also somewhat handicapped by the fact that the BIOS in my old
> motherboard (SuperMicrdo P6DBE rev1) &, I think, Win98SE, will not
recognize
> the full 120GB of the new drive without using WD's disk mamagement
software,
> which would prefer to avoid.
>
> Any suggestions?  A step by step would be really nice.
>
> - Paul
>
>

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