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    dh15729 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 18, 2008, 04:40 PM
    Can't get to the icon screen
    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.
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    twinkiedooter Posts: 12,172, Reputation: 1054
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    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.
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    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

    Post back with messages or anything tha may come up if problem
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