xp factory-shipped partition

malikahtabby · #1 03-23-2005, 01:48 PM

i was just wondering how i can access the xp factory-shipped partition and also delete files from it - xp is built into my system... thanx

Ant · #2 03-24-2005, 10:32 AM

Malika, there's not really an awful lot to go on here.

I take it you bought a new computer that was pre-installed with XP (and you probably don't have a cd)?

Can you explain exactly what it is you want to do?

Help us to help you...

malikahtabby · #3 03-24-2005, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ant

Malika, there's not really an awful lot to go on here.

I take it you bought a new computer that was pre-installed with XP (and you probably don't have a cd)?

Can you explain exactly what it is you want to do?

Help us to help you...

yes you're right - it was pre-installed.. no cd. i just want to access the setup files on the factory partition. thanx again

Ant · #4 03-24-2005, 09:33 PM

Malikah, accessing the "setup files" willy-nilly will undoubtedly result in problems.

I don't want you to make your computer unusable, which would be the likely outcome.

Please explain what you are trying to do.

If you are having a problem with windows or a windows program, please tell us what.

malikahtabby · #5 03-24-2005, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ant

Malikah, accessing the "setup files" willy-nilly will undoubtedly result in problems.

I don't want you to make your computer unusable, which would be the likely outcome.

Please explain what you are trying to do.

If you are having a problem with windows or a windows program, please tell us what.

i just want to delete some files that keep being re-installed every time i do a system recovery

Ant · #6 03-24-2005, 10:32 PM

Are you sure it's System Recovery and not System Restore?

System restore will restoe your computer to the same state it was in when the restore point was set. So, logically, any files which were there at that time should be restored.

What are the files? Can you find them in My Computer? If so, you could probably delete them easily enough, but unless you are sure they're not important, I wouldn't recommend it.

Gene K · #7 03-25-2005, 09:07 AM

You are, I think, correct in your advice. Dell, for instance, sticks such items as their branding flash screen plus [I am told] items essential for startup in a hidden partition. The original inquirer might be able to see it and delete files from it with BingNG or Partition Magic; however, unless he knows exactly what all these files accomplish [very doubtful] just leave them alone.
Gene K