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  1. 05-10-2003, 02:23 PM #17
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    Originally posted by Flanderz
    Isn't there a program that strips the OS installation? I know its been done for Win98 someone installed it using 40MB, maybe the same for XP, and somehow fooled the OS requirements to bypass the

    I ain't gonna install on this rubbish specification

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    Spot on......

    how does 150meg grab you for a xp install.......all the other junk is the driver database and all the other crap.

    = xp erd
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    How do I fit XP into a 600MB install without buying litePC?

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    Originally posted by Apex
    Spot on......

    how does 150meg grab you for a xp install.......all the other junk is the driver database and all the other crap.

    = xp erd
    150MB or 4GB ... hmmm ...

    Which program did you have in mind cos I can't remember the name of it.
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    You are running it on a network so it boots useing XP on anther PC please say im right i need some6thing right now

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    Ripped out the guts of the original craptop and rebuilt it using a Via Mini-itx board?

    I would say with a bitmap or a PCA/VNC connection otherwise.
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    Originally posted by directhex
    VNC or Remote Desktop Connection tbh

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