Windows 10: Can I use XP recovery disk for virtual install?

Discus and support Can I use XP recovery disk for virtual install? in Windows 10 Virtualization to solve the problem; In particular - this XP recovery disk is for a Disney netpal netbook - and comes with a whole package of Disney software including a full desktop,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Virtualization' started by Hazel123, Oct 2, 2018.

  1. HAZEL123
    Hazel123 Win User

    Can I use XP recovery disk for virtual install?


    In particular - this XP recovery disk is for a Disney netpal netbook - and comes with a whole package of Disney software including a full desktop, games etc. Haven't tried a virtual install before - can you use existing disks to install or is it limited to a downloaded iso? Have Windows 10 Pro so is best to use the software in that or some other method like Virtual Box?

    :)
     
    Hazel123, Oct 2, 2018
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  2. BLACK PANTHER
    Black Panther Win User

    XP disk versus Laptop Recovery Disk?

    My dad wants me to do a clean reinstall of Windows on his laptop.
    Through SIW I know his windows code and so I can install xp off one of my disks and use his legit code.
    He also has a 'recovery disk' for his laptop, but I've got no experience with recovery disks and don't know what they contain... is it a normal XP?

    Would it be best for me to reinstall using the normal XP diskette?
     
    Black Panther, Oct 2, 2018
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  3. PINCHY
    Pinchy Win User
    XP disk versus Laptop Recovery Disk?

    Recovery disks are just OEM copies of XP disks. Ie, they can have things such as the companys logo within the files.

    If you got a normal XP disk you cant use it. The only way your dads copy of XP will activate is if your normal XP copy is OEM, unless you use the recovery disk.

    I always use the recovery disks. Works just like a normal copy *Smile Can I use XP recovery disk for virtual install? :). Plus with the recovery disks you dont need the serial key as I *think* its embedded into the files on the disk. Just need to activate windows once on the net *Wink Can I use XP recovery disk for virtual install? ;).
     
    Pinchy, Oct 2, 2018
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  4. EXODUSPRIME1337
    exodusprime1337 Win User

    Can I use XP recovery disk for virtual install?

    windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Oct 2, 2018
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