While trying to install Windows XP, I get an error message that the files are missing.

problems with reinstallation

I have a laptop from my father in law. He still had his personal information on it so I tried to do a reinstall of xp from my cd. I did a format and begins to install. Then it appeared that there are missing files, and he did not finish the installation. Download a copy offline, or I have to purchse a new cd in a store?    Thank you jennifer

It's not really answering your specific questions but most laptops come with a hidden restore partition that will put the laptop to a State "day one." Who can be the best option because it normally loads all the necessary drivers and applications too.

If you have published or look for the brand and model of the user manual it will detail the recovery options. A reinstall like this formats the HARD drive and start again.

Or did you specifically want X.P. and the lappy was initially delivered with Vista or W7

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