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Re: [LUG] Problems with Windows

 

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PL-J wrote:
> Hi
> 
> I was trying to load FC3 onto a new computer with Windows XP home.  It appears 
> that this computer was supplied (By PCW) without any installation disks?  
> (Not my computer, very embarrassing).
> 
> However FC3 appeared to load onto the drive we installed, but when we tried to 
> boot into windows windows sort of tried to reinstall itself, and stuck at 90 
> odd percent.
> 
> Rebooted, we had lost the option to start Fedora, and Windows once more stuck!
> 
> Anyone any idea what is going on.
> 
> Thanks 
> 
> Peter
> 

I am sure there are some legalities of OEM's not providing recovery media...

Couple of options as far as i can think (at this time of the morning)

1. FC recovery/install CD
2. XP recovery/install CD
3. Shoot PCW, demand your CD's

I am willing to help with any of the above... ;-)


Neil
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