I386

[myr707]

I'm a bit confused about the I386 folder. What exactly does it contain, and how would I make use of it? Can I use it instead of reinstalling xp?
Thanks

 

[Osiris]

The i386 folder is contained on a Windows installation disc, and contains all the necessary files to perform an installation of Microsoft Windows.

 

[myr707]

Im running xp and have a I386 folder on my hdd. C:\I386

 

[Osiris]

Thats the same thing

 

[myr707]

So to use it i would have to copy it to a cd or usb drive or i can reinstall directly from windows?

 

[Osiris]

How to Reinstall Windows XP Without the CD: 8 steps - wikiHow

 

[Hefemeister]

http://www.techist.com/forums/f9/how-install-xp-without-xp-cd-156805/

 

[myr707]

Is this in any way preferable to reinstalling from the cd?

 

[Hefemeister]

Not really. Only preferable when you do not have the cd.

Preferred method is to slipstream updates and drivers using nlite.

 

[myr707]

Is it possible to add updates to the I386 folder? Also if i have the xp Cd but it came with a different computer (both the same manufacturer) can I use it to reinstall so long as I put in the right key?