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Resolved XP re-format - would this work ?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by reknaw, 2015/05/13.

  1. 2015/05/13
    reknaw

    reknaw Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I need to format an older laptop with XP in order to pass it on to some one. I don't have a XP Start Disk. I read the following on Google :

    "Go to My Comuter > Drive C > look for a folder named 1386. Open it and look for a file called wnnt32.exe. This is the Windows installation file. It will wipe your computer of everything and reinstall Windows "

    It seems too simple, that I find it hard to believe - would it work? has anyone ever tried it or have other ideas ?

    Appreciate assistance.:confused:
     
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  2. 2015/05/13
    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    You probbaly meant I 386 folder...

    Did you check to see if you have it?

    But no, it won't work. Kind of hard to wipe a drive AND use the files on it.

    You can Borrow a cd from anyone that has the same brand of laptop.
     
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