Boot Disk ... You cannot do a full install using a floppy XP boot disc. What you can do is try to repair your current XP install.

Wussy_Smurf · 04-15-2008, 10:10 PM

I know this isn't the correct section of the forum, but I'm not getting a response from the correct section, so here goes. I lost my boot disk for my 9890 and my system needs to be reloaded. I have the USB floppy drive. Can I just create a Windows XP boot disk, download all applicable drivers, and put in my recovery disk and load XP or do I need additional stuff on the boot disk?

Thanks,
frank

Steve · 04-17-2008, 06:33 AM

You cannot do a full install using a floppy XP boot disc.

What you can do is try to repair your current XP install.

04-15-2008, 10:10 PM	#1
Wussy_Smurf Pro Yard Dart Goalie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 25 Credits: -231	Boot Disk I know this isn't the correct section of the forum, but I'm not getting a response from the correct section, so here goes. I lost my boot disk for my 9890 and my system needs to be reloaded. I have the USB floppy drive. Can I just create a Windows XP boot disk, download all applicable drivers, and put in my recovery disk and load XP or do I need additional stuff on the boot disk? Thanks, frank __________________ I hear the music, but I can't remember the words!

04-17-2008, 06:33 AM	#2
Steve Dukefrukem Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 34,847 Reviews: 18 Benchmarks: 177 Credits: 1,755,073	You cannot do a full install using a floppy XP boot disc. What you can do is try to repair your current XP install. __________________ ^ (my stuff)

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