installing win xp

[roxisayshi]

hey guyz
i hav a win xp sp2 cd.
i hav copied all its folders and files to my harddisk.
now can i install the fresh copy of win xp without using the actual cd ?
i mean how can i access the setup which is copied in my harddisk.

i dont hav win 98 installed

 

[Choto Cheeta]

follow this guide... just put ur HDD letter in place of the CD ROM...

Quick Upgrade to Windows XP

or u can use these 3rd party non MS guide...

How can I install Windows XP Pro on my computer?

Install Windows XP

 

[Netjunkie]

You will need a bootable Floppy.
You can install Windows XP from DOS.
browse to the i386 directory and run winnt.exe to launch the installer.

 

[vijay_7287]

thx netjunkie tht tip helps !!!

 

[roxisayshi]

thax guys i will try ur methods