[XP] Boot Sequence problems on HP 763n

[rivrbyte]

Hewitt-Packard 763n Computer.

Boot Sequence in Set-Up Utility not found.

I'm helping a friend try to reformat her hard drive and re-install Windows XP. She tried shutting down the computer with the XP Disc inside to try to boot off that disc...NADA.
She restarted by depressing/holding down the F1 key, got to her set up window, but she told me (over the phone) that she could not change anything.
Does anyone know why?

Another question is if she reformats her Hard drive, Will she have to download her onboard Audio/Video / Modem drivers or do they come with the XP software. Thank you!

[photolady]

While in setup she needs to look for Boot options. Then change that to boot from the cdrom first.

XP does not contain drivers for all hardware, though it may have some drivers. If she doesn't have the disks that contain the drivers for her computer, she'll need to get those from the HP website.

[snooker]

Hi ... My friend has a HP computer and I know he didn't get any windows disk with his computer , Though the operating system ( xp ) is in a hidden partition and there steps you need to take when reformatting the computer to factory setting , Check with the manual it will explain in how its done

[SpywareDr]

HP Pavilion 763n Desktop PC (US/CAN)
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/p...&product=90823

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