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  1. To install Windows XP without a CD, you can123:
    1. Back up all data to an external hard drive before proceeding.
    2. Open the "i386" folder within "Windows" located in the root of the C: drive.
    3. Double-click the "winnt32.exe" file. This will launch the Windows XP installer utility.
    4. Follow the on-screen prompts for instructions on how to format and reinstall Windows XP.
    Alternatively, you could format your new partition as VFAT, then copy the files you need (the i386 dir) plus the required parts of FreeDOS onto it. Then you could tweak your Grub setup to include your new filesystem to boot from, then reboot into FreeDOS. From there you should be able to run the Windows installation program3.
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    How to Format & Reinstall Windows XP Without a CD

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    • Step 2 Open the "i386" folder within "Windows" located in the root of the C: drive.

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    Go to "My Computer" in the Windows "Start" menu. Open the folder for the C: drive, then open the "i386" folder. Look for the file titled "winnt32.exe" and open it. Use the winnt32.exe application to reinstall the XP operating system on your computer.

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    You could format your new partition as VFAT, then copy the files you need (the i386 dir) plus the required parts of FreeDOS onto it. Then you could tweak your Grub setup to include your new filesystem to boot from, then reboot into FreeDOS. From there you should be able to run the Windows installation program.

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    This wikiHow teaches you how to reinstall Windows XP if you don't have the installation CD. To do so, you will need your Windows XP product key. Back up your files. Since you'll be reinstalling the operating system, there's a good chance that you'll lose your saved files in the process.

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    Insert the Windows XP CD into your computer. If you no longer have a copy of the CD, contact your computer manufacturer for a replacement, or download an .iso from the internet that you can burn to a blank CD. Be aware of viruses, and know that you will still need to enter a valid Product Key to install. Make a note of your Product Key.

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    What is a Windows XP boot CD?
    The Windows XP CD included with most computers shipped with the operating system already installed acts as a boot CD . This CD allows the user to repair, reformat and reinstall the computer's operating system. It is advisable to reinstall the operating system every now and then to clear out the sludge and speed everything back up a bit.

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    Can I install XP on another computer?
    It is not possible to install XP by running the disk in another computer, and sending the files to a different computer. (Short of using Windows Deployment, but thats another story). In your situation I would do one of two things: Remove the working CD-ROM and install it in the other computer so it can read the XP install disk.

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