Computer Geeks Unite! And farging help me!

Diomedes · January 26, 2013, 05:39:32 PM

As the guy who thinks the tray that pops out of the case is a cup holder, you might be in over your head on this one.

ice grillin you · January 26, 2013, 05:48:12 PM

over my head would suggest that i have a chance of figuring it out

General_Failure · January 26, 2013, 09:25:51 PM

A windows dvd. Whichever version you need will be on a sticker on the bottom, along with the serial number. If not, enjoy using Ubuntu.

ice grillin you · January 26, 2013, 10:08:10 PM

its says windows XP home edition...are you saying i have to get that to make it work?

General_Failure · January 26, 2013, 10:51:46 PM

Yes.

ice grillin you · January 26, 2013, 11:02:45 PM

thanks buddy

but is this possible without having to pay for it??

General_Failure · January 27, 2013, 01:33:18 AM

Install this. Then go here and download this. I'm told Windows 7 can burn ISOs correctly without third party software, but I don't know because I'm not a criminal.

ice grillin you · January 27, 2013, 01:37:29 AM

but how do i do it when the computer in need can barely boot up much less connect to the internet

General_Failure · January 27, 2013, 01:38:36 AM

Surely that is your only comptuer, Mister Most Posts No Cellphone.

ice grillin you · January 27, 2013, 01:43:40 AM

it certainly isnt but how do i download cross computer

General_Failure · January 27, 2013, 01:46:54 AM

You're going to have to burn a Windows XP install disc. You'll have to do it from a working computer. If you don't have one, and this is too difficult, you may need to find a local 12 year old. The fatter and pastier the better your odds.

PhillyPhanInDC · January 27, 2013, 10:08:26 AM

Quote from: ice grillin you on January 26, 2013, 05:27:15 PM
i got a laptop but the hard drive has been wiped....what do i need to do to get it up and running

as of now when i boot it up i get this: no boot sector on internal hard drive - no bootable devices - strike F1 to retry boot, F2 for setup ability - press F5 to run onboard diagnostics

What is the make and model?

ice grillin you · January 27, 2013, 10:13:45 AM

best i can tell its a dell u7670?

PhillyPhanInDC · January 27, 2013, 12:08:51 PM

It may have a recovery partition, when it starts, begin tapping F8 at the Dell start screen. It should take you into a menu with a variety of options and the one at the top should say something like "repair your computer". Select that, then look for something that says "Dell System Restore". If it is there, select it, run it, and you'll be good to go. If not, use GF's advice.

ice grillin you · January 27, 2013, 12:44:11 PM

without getting into where it came from i know for a fact the hard drive has been wiped....if thats the case can what you are saying still work?