Question How to re-install new laptop

[catfishhoward]

I just bought a used laptop and there's a lot of programs and things on it I don't need and would like to wipe the computer info and the last owners information, programs and possible spyware (just like a fresh install).

Is there a way to do this without a backup or window xp disc/usb since they didn't send me a windows xp disc/usb?

Could I take a image or backup from another windows xp desktop and restore the laptop to that image or backup? If so, would it wipe all the old info from the used laptop?

 

[Lutfij]

Make and model of your laptop and the version of Windows XP that it came with?

You could try this ISO;
https://archive.org/details/WinXPProSP3x86

 

[catfishhoward]

Make and model of your laptop and the version of Windows XP that it came with?

You could try this ISO;
https://archive.org/details/WinXPProSP3x86

Dell Latitude D610. Microsoft Windows XP Professional Build 2600, Service Pack 3

 

[ex_bubblehead]

The ONLY legal source/s is Microsoft and/or the computer manufacturer (Dell in this case). Anything else is a pirate copy and you will receive no assistance here. Now, as Windows XP is long out of support you will find it very difficult to obtain a copy of the original installation media. My suggestion is to contact the seller and obtain the original CD/DVD that shipped with that laptop.

 

[USAFRet]

Additionally, an XP laptop connected to the internet is a very shaky proposition.

How much was this laptop? Hope not more than about $25.