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  1. 08-20-2002, 07:42 PM #1
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    Will my new comp boot from the XP pro OS cd?

    Hello-

    I'm aware that I can boot from CD if I change the boot order in the bios, but my question is.... will the XP operating system CD have the necesary boot files right on it to allow it to go into system setup and disk partitioning? Do I have to somehow get my hands on a cd with only boot files?

    (I do not have a floppy drive)

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  2. 08-20-2002, 10:16 PM #2
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    You can boot to the standard ol' Windows XP installation CD. It'll boot you right into Windows setup, and you can partition & format your hard drive as part of the installation process.
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    Yes, yes you can boot off of a winXP CD.
    1.Athlon XP 1700/Asus A7V266-E/512 DDR Crucial/PNY Geforce3 Ti200/Antec SX1040 case/Plextor 24x10x40CDRW/DVD/40 Gig Maxtor/Windows 2000 pro
    2.PII 450x2/Tyan Tiger 100/256 SDRAM/CD/Antec 1040/13 Gig OS drive/160 Gig RAID 1/Windows 2000 Server
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  4. 08-20-2002, 11:30 PM #4
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    Yup, you can boot from the cd.
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  6. 08-21-2002, 01:43 AM #5
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    thanks a ton guys = my mind is much more at ease about building and setting up my rig. I'll be sure to let you know how it works out!
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