XP installation on Compaq Laptop

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thomas1028

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I know this is a windows 7 forum but anyway, I'm trying to re-install xp on my compaq presario v6130us but whenever the computer restarts to continue with the installation, I get this Compaq PC Recovery window that pops up and makes me insert Recovery Disk 1 which I don't have. Is there any way I can just skip this step and continue with the XP installation?
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion 15
OS
Windows 8.1 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 5500U
Memory
8 Gb
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce GTX 940M
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1 TB SSHD 5400 RPM
Cooling
Thermaltake Massive 23LX
Mouse
Logitech M510
Internet Speed
200 Mbps
Antivirus
Kaspersky Internet Security 2016
Probably not, but I am not really familiar with XP - too old.
 

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HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
OS
Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
CPU
from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
Monitor(s) Displays
2x HP w2207
Hard Drives
5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
Keyboard
with trackball - no mices
Mouse
Trackball mice
Internet Speed
DSL 6000
Are you running Factory Recovery by tapping the F11 key at bootup? What choices are you then given for Recovery? It may be failing which is why it is prompting for disks.

Can you locate a Win7 OEM (preferably Compaq) install CD for your version of XP? If so, you can clean reinstall without the factory bloatware using the Product Key on COA sticker.

If you do this, I would delete all partitions during install, repartition and full format. You can even wipe your HD to get it cleanest, overwriting any possibly infected or corrupt code. http://www.dban.org/download
 
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