Hi, Yes I know that this might be unorthodox but I am trying it anyway - why not? My hd was replaced, so instead of using the xp setup cd (actually I only have a hp recovery cd no ms xp setup cd)
Anyway I have a saved image of my xp os with all the customized desktop and applications on it.
I did a restore using Image for Dos after creating a partition and formating it with diskpart and format.
Now it says when I boot "reboot and select proper boot device"
I can get past this with the xp boot diskette I got from microsoft and the system boots fine.
I know that since I did not do the setup with the new hd that there is no MBR to point to the boot partition.
Microsoft has no hits when I search with the indications.
Any hints? I know this can be done somehow.
thanks for the help!