Installing OS on new HDD

jaystarter
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Installing OS on new HDD

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I've picked up a cheap Dell Optiplex GX260 mini tower to play with. I want to install XP on a clean Hard Disk but not sure if I need to install the drivers and utilities from the Dell CD first or install XP then the drivers and utilities, or forget the Dell CD altogether. Got confused reading the Dell help site so some guidance would be appreciated.
Jeff

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Re: Installing OS on new HDD

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I'd install XP first; you can then install the Dell drivers and utilities if you want/need them. You can also download the latest versions from Drivers & Downloads for OptiPlex GX260.
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Re: Installing OS on new HDD

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Thanks for re assurance and link Hans. Got a spare morning so going to have a go in a minute.
Jeff