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

[filterofsyntax]

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]

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

 

[filterofsyntax]

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

 

[Jabes]

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]

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]

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

 

[NJNETSFAN]

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]

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]

here try this
and heres the cd drive firmware

Edit:are you able to install your os?

 

[filterofsyntax]

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.