How do I install a fresh version of XP on a dell?

filterofsyntax · 07-12-2007, 02:57 AM

I have a Dell Optiplex GX260, and I formated the hard drive. I'm trying to install XP, but there's no drivers on it, so the cd-rom doesn't work. Any suggestions? Thanks!

johnny · 07-12-2007, 03:03 AM

Use their system restore disk to restore the computer back to factory defauts

filterofsyntax · 07-26-2007, 01:25 AM

Where would I get these, because I wasn't given these and I can't find them on their site.

Jabes · 07-26-2007, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by filterofsyntax

Where would I get these, because I wasn't given these and I can't find them on their site.

just was working on the exact same model today optiplex gx260 drivers

filterofsyntax · 07-26-2007, 01:46 AM

I did find those. Really finding the drivers isn't my issue, I have no way of getting them on the computer. Both the cd-rom & the harddrive say "not installed" in the bios.

Roncharlespatton · 07-26-2007, 01:48 AM

oo open up the case and check the connectors that could be why bios doesnt recongnize it.

NJNETSFAN · 07-26-2007, 01:53 AM

I'm pretty sure restore cd's aren't the full version of the Os's, they are supposed to use the OS on the HDD, to "restore" the computer. I think you need to buy a full version OS cd now to get ur computer working.

Jabes · 07-26-2007, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by filterofsyntax

I did find those. Really finding the drivers isn't my issue, I have no way of getting them on the computer. Both the cd-rom & the harddrive say "not installed" in the bios.

sorry my bad didn't notice that you needed the cdrom drivers I just used a regular xp home copy to install it

Jabes · 07-26-2007, 02:06 AM

here try this
and heres the cd drive firmware

Edit:are you able to install your os?

filterofsyntax · 07-26-2007, 02:18 AM

I guess it's not really finding the drivers that I'm having a problem with, cuz I did see that page. My problem is, I'm not sure what to do when both my cd-rom & harddrives say "not installed" in the bios, how do I get XP started without a cd-rom or harddrive?

I actually tried a DOS floppy drive with the cd-rom driver and it wouldn't allow it.

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filterofsyntax New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Worcester, MA Age: 27 Posts: 7	How do I install a fresh version of XP on a dell? I have a Dell Optiplex GX260, and I formated the hard drive. I'm trying to install XP, but there's no drivers on it, so the cd-rom doesn't work. Any suggestions? Thanks!

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07-26-2007, 01:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
filterofsyntax New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Worcester, MA Age: 27 Posts: 7	Where would I get these, because I wasn't given these and I can't find them on their site.

07-26-2007, 01:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
filterofsyntax New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Worcester, MA Age: 27 Posts: 7	I did find those. Really finding the drivers isn't my issue, I have no way of getting them on the computer. Both the cd-rom & the harddrive say "not installed" in the bios.

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Roncharlespatton Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 415	oo open up the case and check the connectors that could be why bios doesnt recongnize it.

07-26-2007, 02:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
filterofsyntax New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Worcester, MA Age: 27 Posts: 7	I guess it's not really finding the drivers that I'm having a problem with, cuz I did see that page. My problem is, I'm not sure what to do when both my cd-rom & harddrives say "not installed" in the bios, how do I get XP started without a cd-rom or harddrive? I actually tried a DOS floppy drive with the cd-rom driver and it wouldn't allow it.

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