Re: Windows install - off topic

On 02/24/2010 02:16 PM, chris morris wrote:
> Hi Rose - I think you may find that your XP serial# will only work with
> _your_ XP CD.
>
> Its no problem installing a SP1 or earlier version of XP, the service
> packs can be downloaded separately from MS and installed on top of the
> fresh (old) XP install.
> It would be advisable to download them using a less vulnerable PC
> (linux) and save them to a USB key or such.
> Then you can get your XP PC up-to-date before going online with it.
>
> chris

Installed as far as it asking for Home Edition SP 1 disk.  D/L SP1a from 
MS as it (MS) advises but think PC not recognising DVD (I had to reset 
it for WinXP to boot and it doesnt seem to have held).  Put it on 
flash/USB drive but don't know path and it is not automatically 
recognised.  Any help please.

Thanks Rose
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