Why can't I install Windows XP

  
when I execute SETUP?



Q: I recently purchased a brand computer. In order to save money, I didn’t let the computer company pre-install the operating system. When I installed Windows XP myself. I ran the SETUP.EXE file on the installation CD but could not install the system. What is the matter, how can I install the Windows XP operating system normally?
A: Because Windows XP cannot be installed directly under DOS, the SETUP.EXE file will not work properly. The following steps should be taken. installation.
1. Find a file named SMARTDRV.EXE on other computers and copy the file to the system boot floppy disk.
2. Start the computer with the boot floppy disk and run the SMARTDRV.EXE file win7.
3. Run the WINNT.EXE file in the i386 subdirectory of the CD to install the system.

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