Can I update Windows XP from disk?

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How to install or upgrade to Windows XP - Microsoft Support

If the installation method that you select requires you to start your computer from the Windows XP CD, your CD or DVD drive must be configured to do this.

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Where can i get a disk to update my computer to Windows XP?

I have Windows 2000, yes I know OLD, and have gone to the local office supply store to get a disk to update to XP. I have been told that with Vista now on all new computers, ...show more

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you should look around more to find xp they still sell it . as for the automatic update it will not...

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I keep receiving "error on page" on the bottom left of my screen. I am running Windows XP sp3 with IE7. I also have activeX 10, java 6 update 14. I have emptied all the temp files, disk cleaner, and defragged. What is wrong!?

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The site you are accessing has not updated thier end to be completely compatible with the newer versions...

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Can you put a driver update scan for windows xp pro on a cd?

My computer was messed up and everything you would open would come up as notepad and it would never open the right program. So my brother uninstalled windows vista and he erased everything, then he installed Windows XP Pro from the actual disk but for...

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What you need to do is find out what drivers are missing for what hardware of your computer. Most likely...

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How can i setup windows XP sp 2/3?

I have been using Microsoft windows XP SP3 (Style Edition) from last 2 years. But Now i want to use window XP SP 2/3 (Normal & Simple) Edition. But i can not setup windows Xp because there are some text show like 1. Hard disk failure 2. There are...

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Have you tried unistalling that service pack?... try that first (it should automatically downgrade to...

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Did everyone ger the new April 3, 2000 Security Update For Windows Xp?

See: http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupd… Security Update for Windows XP (KB925902) Date last published: 4/3/2007 Typical download size: 455 KB A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based...

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Never install such updates. Better format your drive.

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How do I make a boot disk and a recovery disc for my windows xp sp3?

Please Help !!! recently my computer crashed during a windows update installing XP SP3. After several attempts of getting my desk top to boot, I started powering my computer on and off while repeatedly hitting the F8 and I tried F1 while pushing the...

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Just use a standard boot disk, and back up your files.

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How do I transfer official edition of Window XP (disk version) into my USB?

I currently have Windows XP (the official disk), but it has be several years, and it's probably getting worn out. So I would like to back it up into my USB drive (So that I do not have to buy another disk), so that when I'm reformatting my computer,...

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Windows xp not installing after bios update in my laptop?

Hi Friends i am using a Compaq Presario CQ60 209TU Laptop. i installed and used windows 7 original. Now i need to install windows xp. But at first i got the message at the time of installation is "unknown disk". And sometimes i got a bluescreen...

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You might ned SATA drivers: http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Operating-s… http://maxeasyguide.blogspot...

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Trying to upgrade windows xp from bootcamp using win 7 download. Please Help.?

Ok, I have a 2009 mac book pro and i curently have windows xp service pack 2 installed via bootcamp (Not activated/validated) I decided to update to windows 7 to avoid activation and am currently downloading the windows 7 stuff (I got the student discount...

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Mistake # 1: Your XP is likely "Pirated", or, you would have Activated already. Mistake #...

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