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Old 01-01-2005, 12:30 PM   #1
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so i just boot with the disc in right?

to install, i just boot up with disc 1 in right?
 
Old 01-01-2005, 12:38 PM   #2
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yeah, then follow the installation steps
 
Old 01-01-2005, 12:46 PM   #3
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it didnt work. it just booted completely normal.

and i have the disc that has autorun on it.

is there a way to boot from windows xp home?
 
Old 01-01-2005, 01:18 PM   #4
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You might need to configure your bios to enable booting from a CD before it tries booting from your hard drive
 
Old 01-01-2005, 01:18 PM   #5
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is there a way to boot from windows xp home?
Start --> Turn Off Computer --> Restart
 
  


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