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Install Windows XP with no drives
Name: Dan Date: September 7, 2003 at 08:41:58 Pacific OS: Windows ME CPU/Ram: P3 700MHz, 256MB RAM
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I am using a Dell Latitude L400 that has no CD or Floppy drive. I wish to get Windows ME off here, first re-partition the drive, and then install Windows XP. How can I do this (I have a LAN and Parallel direct connect Cable) My other computer has a floppy and CD drive.
Name: Dave02 Date: September 7, 2003 at 10:17:00 Pacific
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You will need a crossover cable. Then go to this site to learn how to create a network bootdisk. http://www.i386.com/default.asp?c=6&k=12 More info can be found on Bootdisk.com. Good Luck.
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Response Number 2
Name: Dan Date: September 7, 2003 at 15:18:40 Pacific
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What exactly is a crossover cable
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Response Number 3
Name: Dan Date: September 7, 2003 at 15:21:26 Pacific
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I have a router, would that work instead of a crossover cable?
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