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Xp on my pc..can't boot up

#1 rtfrompa

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Posted 11 October 2005 - 05:41 AM

Hi troops..man what a day..trying to help a friend with this pc and whew ..Presario..XP system..won't boot ..just logo..tried everything I know..still nothing any ideas?//

#2 Relic

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Posted 11 October 2005 - 06:17 AM

Are you trying to install from a bootable XP CD?

If it used to have '98 on it, it's best to format the HDD first, which is best done from a bootable '98 floppy.

After formatting with the '98 floppy, then install XP.

BTW, how much RAM does he have?