how do i load xp..?

[BCH]

i have a laptop but its saying counterfeit copy of windows.i want to get rid of it and start again.how do i wipe it and reload my new copy..?

can you help in basic terms :)

[PhilEnfield]

When you install your new copy, the installation wizard will ask you what disk drive/partition to install on.
This will format the disk/partition and install a clean version, overwriting anything current.

There is no need to pre-format.

[BlackDiamondJr]

It is a good idea for you to secure all the drivers for the hardware included in the laptop in case they are not inclusive in you Windows XP installation.
The manufacturer's website may offer downloads for the model in question.

[Van Nugent]

its saying counterfeit copy of windows http://www.getsmile.com/emoticons/smileys-91853/a0/rude.gif

Like Phil said, just select the partition you want to install Windows on and tell the setup to format it.

Also, as BlackDiamondJr said, you need to have the XP drivers ready. If you need help to find the drivers, please tell the make/model of the laptop.

[BCH]

thanks guys for the help..my laptop is a medion 2592.god its sounds hard what with partition :eek: and XP drivers :eek:.i thought it was a case of hit a delete button then put my xp disk in.:(

[Van Nugent]

When you run Windows XP setup, it'll show you all available hard disks and partitions that it can see. Just select the HDD or partition on which you want to install Windows XP.

[BCH]

cheers Van Nugent do i need to download drivers when i have don this.?

[Van Nugent]

For drivers, please go to the Medion website (http://www.medionusa.com/), click on Customer Care / Download Library (More), enter 2592 in the MD/LT- box then click Search. It'll give you all available downloads for the laptop.

[BCH]

cheers Van Nugent for all your help:cheers:

[Van Nugent]

If you have problems or something you'd like to ask during & after the installation, please post back.

[BCH]

all done and works :) but no sound..?i downloaded the soundcard driver but still no sound.

[Van Nugent]

Let's check Device Manager and please tell me what DM says about the soundcard? Does it say what make/model the soundcard is? When you installed the soundcard driver you downloaded, did it give you an error/warning message?

[Van Nugent]

I just downloaded the audio driver from Medion and it turned out to be the Realtek AC'97 driver. Please go to this Realtek AC'97 driver download page (http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=23&PFid=23&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false) to download the driver for your OS (XP).

[BCH]

downloading now

[Van Nugent]

Also, please make sure the volume control is not at 0 or on Mute. :)

Edit: We need to install XP-SP2 (http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/xpsp2.html) then update it to XP-SP3 (http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/windows-xp-service-pack-3.html) for XP to run better.

[BCH]

no joy..:( Van Nugent but i have to go the wife is giving me s**t so i bess stop for tonight....i would like to thank you for giving up your time to help me out....(a non pc user:rolleyes:).

[Van Nugent]

Please check Device Manager to see what it shows for the soundcard and if there is a yellow ! ?

Edit: Also, remember to install SP2 & SP3.