Where is i386 file

Can Windows XP be reinstalled using the files in the I folder? A friend asked me if he could create a boot cd and reinstall windows using this folder, as he doesn't have the original manufacturer's disc.

I told him I rather doubted that he could reinstall XP sans OS disc --particularly since he wants to wipe the PC clean-- but am not completely certain. Share Flag. All Answers. Collapse -. Simple answer is NO. Col 0 Votes. I beg to differ.

That is only possible if the original I file is present. Back to Storage Forum. Start or search. Start New Discussion. When I open the folder I Seriously do not know what this folder is. Please tell me I want to know. All forum topics Previous Topic Next Topic. Replies 6. Denny Denham 7 Thorium.

It is probably on the hard disk to make it easy to access those file without having to insert the CD into the drive. To verify that it will be used in that manner you can check its reference in the registry. You navigate the registry the same way you navigate the nested folders in Windows Explorer.

I did go to the registry subkey as you instructed me to. When I went There Which Registry Entrie was it? I didn't want to change it. What Entrie should i change Science Rules 66, The entry should be named SourcePath. If you leave it you can delete the I folder on your hard disk if you choose, which will free up nearly 1GB of disk space.

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You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. I folder location pls? Thread starter jchutcheson Start date Mar 22, Thanks PS : windows xp pro retail version 5.