Help me please

junkfood60junkfood60
edited February 2010 in Science & Tech
I have a compaq computer with windows xp home edition sp3 that i need to completely wipe and restore. I have an e-machines restore disc and i've heard rumors that it will work. Is there any other way to wipe my computer without a restore disc? if so how? if not will the restore disc i have work? or should i just buy a new hard drive/computer?

Comments

  • kryystkryyst Ontario, Canada
    edited February 2010
    You can't use emachine restore disk to get your compaq up and running and activate the xp key it won't work.
  • CBCB Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Der Millionendorf- Icrontian
    edited February 2010
    Kryyst is right, each restore disk is configured to work only with a very specific hardware set-up, so they don't transfer between computers unless they are the same model.

    What you do need is your valid Windows Key (probably on a sticker on the bottom or side of your computer, if you bought it assembled) and a copy of the XP Home OEM disc. If you don't have this disc you might ask around if someone has one you could borrow.
  • junkfood60junkfood60
    edited February 2010
    thanks for the help
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