Okay,
Dave is this a home-built system or a OEM type machine (Compaq, Dell, IBM, etc.)?
You basically need to go into BIOS/CMOS setup and go to "boot options" then change the primary boot device to "IDE CD-rom" This is a little bit different depending on what type of PC you have.
If you are sure you don't want to do this, have your friend do it when he comes over. this will allow you to boot to CD and install Windows XP pro, which will solve your problem.
Usually it takes a few confirmation steps to actually change something in there so if this is all you do, you shouldn't mess it up.
Dave is this a home-built system or a OEM type machine (Compaq, Dell, IBM, etc.)?
You basically need to go into BIOS/CMOS setup and go to "boot options" then change the primary boot device to "IDE CD-rom" This is a little bit different depending on what type of PC you have.
If you are sure you don't want to do this, have your friend do it when he comes over. this will allow you to boot to CD and install Windows XP pro, which will solve your problem.
Usually it takes a few confirmation steps to actually change something in there so if this is all you do, you shouldn't mess it up.