OEM image w/o disc

[Guest]

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I have a independently built machine with an OEM version of WindowsXP Pro.
The maker copied the image of the WindowsXP disc onto the hard drive and then
kept the disc.

This makes me mad to say the least. However, whats done is done.

On the chance that I might have a problem later I moved the image to another
computer (backed up).

I now have a problem and wish to use this image - I have burned it to a disc
and see the "i386" files.

My question is: how do I install windows since the autorun doesn't just kick
in? How do i find the "setup" file that typically starts installations?

 

[Guest]

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In newsD46E8ED-7AE1-41B0-9794-BAE1CE02EDEE@microsoft.com,
instauratio <instauratio@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
> I have a independently built machine with an OEM version of WindowsXP
> Pro. The maker copied the image of the WindowsXP disc onto the hard
> drive and then kept the disc.
>
> This makes me mad to say the least. However, whats done is done.
>
> On the chance that I might have a problem later I moved the image to
> another computer (backed up).
>
> I now have a problem and wish to use this image - I have burned it to
> a disc and see the "i386" files.
>
> My question is: how do I install windows since the autorun doesn't
> just kick in? How do i find the "setup" file that typically starts
> installations?

Find setup.exe and double-click on it.

Note that if the vendor sold you the license (and you have the paper to
prove it) and provided an image of the OS, they've done their job. They
don't actually have to give you a CD. I think you're smart for making your
own, though.

 

[Guest]

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"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
<lanwench@heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:e5IABQbgFHA.2372@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>
>
> In newsD46E8ED-7AE1-41B0-9794-BAE1CE02EDEE@microsoft.com,
> instauratio <instauratio@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
>> I have a independently built machine with an OEM version of WindowsXP
>> Pro. The maker copied the image of the WindowsXP disc onto the hard
>> drive and then kept the disc.
>>
>> This makes me mad to say the least. However, whats done is done.
>>
>> On the chance that I might have a problem later I moved the image to
>> another computer (backed up).
>>
>> I now have a problem and wish to use this image - I have burned it to
>> a disc and see the "i386" files.
>>
>> My question is: how do I install windows since the autorun doesn't
>> just kick in? How do i find the "setup" file that typically starts
>> installations?
>
> Find setup.exe and double-click on it.
>
> Note that if the vendor sold you the license (and you have the paper to
> prove it) and provided an image of the OS, they've done their job. They
> don't actually have to give you a CD. I think you're smart for making your
> own, though.
>

Lawrence, I'm going to disagree with you here. It sounds like he got the
computer from a mom-and-pop shop, and we are NOT allowed to make an image or
burn our own CDs or do anything *except* give the end user the original
hologrammed CD.

And let's face it, a legit shop has no need for keeping the CDs, anyway, so
it sounds just a little fishy to me.

If it's and HP or something, you are correct, but he said "independently
built" so that certainly doesn't sound like a mass-market PC.

 

[Guest]

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It was a mom and pop, I'm fine with the 386 files and product key though, if
I can just get them to work.

I tried to run setup and I got "The version you are trying to install is
older..."

and now I get "Go to Control Panel to install or configure system files"

Thanks for any assistance.

"D.Currie" wrote:

>
> "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
> <lanwench@heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:e5IABQbgFHA.2372@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> >
> >
> > In newsD46E8ED-7AE1-41B0-9794-BAE1CE02EDEE@microsoft.com,
> > instauratio <instauratio@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
> >> I have a independently built machine with an OEM version of WindowsXP
> >> Pro. The maker copied the image of the WindowsXP disc onto the hard
> >> drive and then kept the disc.
> >>
> >> This makes me mad to say the least. However, whats done is done.
> >>
> >> On the chance that I might have a problem later I moved the image to
> >> another computer (backed up).
> >>
> >> I now have a problem and wish to use this image - I have burned it to
> >> a disc and see the "i386" files.
> >>
> >> My question is: how do I install windows since the autorun doesn't
> >> just kick in? How do i find the "setup" file that typically starts
> >> installations?
> >
> > Find setup.exe and double-click on it.
> >
> > Note that if the vendor sold you the license (and you have the paper to
> > prove it) and provided an image of the OS, they've done their job. They
> > don't actually have to give you a CD. I think you're smart for making your
> > own, though.
> >
>
> Lawrence, I'm going to disagree with you here. It sounds like he got the
> computer from a mom-and-pop shop, and we are NOT allowed to make an image or
> burn our own CDs or do anything *except* give the end user the original
> hologrammed CD.
>
> And let's face it, a legit shop has no need for keeping the CDs, anyway, so
> it sounds just a little fishy to me.
>
> If it's and HP or something, you are correct, but he said "independently
> built" so that certainly doesn't sound like a mass-market PC.
>
>
>

 

[Malke]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?)

instauratio wrote:

> It was a mom and pop, I'm fine with the 386 files and product key
> though, if I can just get them to work.
>
> I tried to run setup and I got "The version you are trying to install
> is older..."
>
> and now I get "Go to Control Panel to install or configure system
> files"
>

This means that the i386 files are an earlier version of XP than what
you have installed. You probably have Service Pack 2 on there. You'll
need to make a slipstreamed cd with SP2. Here are links to help you
with that:

How to slipstream sp2 into XP
http://www.msfn.org/articles.php?action=show&showarticle=49
http://www.windows-help.net/windowsxp/winxp-sp2-bootcd.html

Malke
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[Guest]

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If they're still in business, and you feel they're legitimate, maybe they
just forgot to give you the disk. Seriously, no one who builds computers
needs to keep those disks for themselves, unless they like shiny coasters.

What you're going to need now is a slipstreamed disk with the proper service
pack on it. Maybe they'll make one of those for you in lieu of having to
find the one they were supposed to give you in the first place. You did get
the product key on a sticker, right?


"instauratio" <instauratio@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
newsB71ED0E-3392-43BA-9746-C106D9C833EE@microsoft.com...
> It was a mom and pop, I'm fine with the 386 files and product key though,
> if
> I can just get them to work.
>
> I tried to run setup and I got "The version you are trying to install is
> older..."
>
> and now I get "Go to Control Panel to install or configure system files"
>
> Thanks for any assistance.
>
> "D.Currie" wrote:
>
>>
>> "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
>> <lanwench@heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com> wrote in
>> message
>> news:e5IABQbgFHA.2372@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> >
>> >
>> > In newsD46E8ED-7AE1-41B0-9794-BAE1CE02EDEE@microsoft.com,
>> > instauratio <instauratio@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
>> >> I have a independently built machine with an OEM version of WindowsXP
>> >> Pro. The maker copied the image of the WindowsXP disc onto the hard
>> >> drive and then kept the disc.
>> >>
>> >> This makes me mad to say the least. However, whats done is done.
>> >>
>> >> On the chance that I might have a problem later I moved the image to
>> >> another computer (backed up).
>> >>
>> >> I now have a problem and wish to use this image - I have burned it to
>> >> a disc and see the "i386" files.
>> >>
>> >> My question is: how do I install windows since the autorun doesn't
>> >> just kick in? How do i find the "setup" file that typically starts
>> >> installations?
>> >
>> > Find setup.exe and double-click on it.
>> >
>> > Note that if the vendor sold you the license (and you have the paper to
>> > prove it) and provided an image of the OS, they've done their job. They
>> > don't actually have to give you a CD. I think you're smart for making
>> > your
>> > own, though.
>> >
>>
>> Lawrence, I'm going to disagree with you here. It sounds like he got the
>> computer from a mom-and-pop shop, and we are NOT allowed to make an image
>> or
>> burn our own CDs or do anything *except* give the end user the original
>> hologrammed CD.
>>
>> And let's face it, a legit shop has no need for keeping the CDs, anyway,
>> so
>> it sounds just a little fishy to me.
>>
>> If it's and HP or something, you are correct, but he said "independently
>> built" so that certainly doesn't sound like a mass-market PC.
>>
>>
>>

 

[Guest]

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instauratio wrote:
> It was a mom and pop, I'm fine with the 386 files and product key though, if
> I can just get them to work.
>

You shouldn't be "fine" with the files! You were ripped off,
defrauded. You should be pounding on the counter at that little shop,
demanding satisfaction and the installation CD for which you paid. You
should be consulting your local law enforcement agencies. You should be
involving the Better Business Bureau. What you should not be doing is
allowing these thieves to get away with it and continue to victimize others.


> I tried to run setup and I got "The version you are trying to install is
> older..."
>


Which means that you've installed one or more service packs since the
OS was originally installed. Now you actually *need* to have the
original installation CD so that you can use it to create a
slip-streamed installation CD. (Unless you can uninstall the service
packs to return the OS to its original state.)


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