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dh15729
Aug 18, 2008, 04:40 PM
I have a ( hand me down ) computer that I want to install windows xp on , but I can't , there is a blue screen that is asking (Insert card or press Ctrl-Alt-Delete to begin). When I press Ctrl-Alt-Delete it ask for user name and password (which I don't have ) , so therefore I can't get off the blue screen so I can install my windows xp. Question,how can I get this off so I can get to the icon screen to install my windows? It won't on the current screen. THANK YOU VERY MUCH IN ADVANCE.

twinkiedooter
Aug 18, 2008, 04:52 PM
You need to insert the XP disc and format the hard drive. Then you can continue with the XP installation.

seahwk83
Aug 18, 2008, 07:34 PM
As mentioned above

Install Window XP from Scratch
Geek to Live: How to format your hard drive and install Windows XP from scratch (http://lifehacker.com/software/windows/geek-to-live-how-to-format-your-hard-drive-and-install-windows-xp-from-scratch-157578.php)

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