How do u change Linux back to xp w/out a xp disk? Is that even possible?

I installed a Linux distribution on my desktop and it is terrible, I would rather have XP back on it. I had XP already installed so I don't have a boot up disk. Is there any possible way to retrieve the operating system back to it's original state?

How do u change Linux back to xp w/out a xp disk? Is that even possible?
Depends on whether you formated your hard drive when you installed linux...if you did, then you're SOL. if you didn't, then get ready for a journey of tears and pain, and the purchase of a new windows XP CD. or you could contact the manufacturer of the computer and request the CDs from them (they should be free, as they are required to provide a copy of all software installed on the computer)
Reply:If you did what any smart linux novice would do, installed a dual-boot system, then your windoze should be there ready for your beck and call at each reboot. But you are probably too sharp for that.





If you have a dual-boot system, you need to run the windoze fixmbr command to overwrite grub, but I think you need an install CD for that - or you need to go to google and see what the alternatives are. Then you would need to reformat the linux partitions to make them usable under windoze. If you don't have a dual-boot setup, read the other postings.
Reply:been awhile since i looked at the files on an XP CD......if you can get your hands on one the windows license key should be stuck on the back or the side of the computer (if you haven't removed it) try using someone else's xp install CD with your license key. it will need to be a full version since you don't have any upgradeable software installed. problem #2 windows might not see the hard drive since its formatted for Linux, you might have to fdisk the drive and reformat it first. if you have an old windows 98 boot disk its on that for sure along with the drivers to make your CD ROM work (just tell it to boot with CD ROM support). i actually created a bootable CD from a 98 boot disk i use for doing complete OS rebuilds.