On Wed, 3 Mar 2010 19:04:28 -0800, "relic"  wrote:   
      
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   >; "dkfs'"; "/vp/v.com" wrote in message   
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   >> On Wed, 3 Mar 2010 18:03:32 -0800, "relic"  wrote:   
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   >>>; "dkfs'"; "/vp/v.com" wrote in message   
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   >>>> How does one install Win XP on an empty c: drive?   
   >>>>   
   >>>> I do have a registered Win CD.  Does the CD have all the necessary   
   >>>> files on it to 'boot' an empty C: drive,  and then one simply follows   
   >>>> the instructions on the screen coming from the install CD?   
   >>>   
   >>>It will "do it all", however, an Upgrade version will need to see any   
   >>>previous Windows CD during the installation.   
   >>   
   >> I'm not sure what you mean by 'upgrade version'.   
   >>   
   >> The CD I have is the one that installed Win XP on my present machine.   
   >> No other OS was on the machine at that time.  I realize I will have to   
   >> download all the updates afterwards.  Is that what you meant?   
   >   
   >There are two types of "Full" versions (OEM & Retail), and one "Upgrade"   
   >version (Retail). It sounds like you have an OEM Full version; it will do   
   >any install except an upgrade.   
      
   My disc says, "Licensed for distribution only with new PC."   
      
   The disc also contains service pack 3.   
      
   I guess I'll just need to do some updating downloads.   
      
   Thank you very much for your help.   
      
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