how can i do a fresh install of windows xp professional without losing all the drivers?

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so i brought the compaq presario v2000 in the pic on ebay.
how can i do a fresh install of windows xp professional without losing all the drivers?

the laptop is missing the recover d drive

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Northwest · M

[quote]how can i do a fresh install of windows xp professional without losing all the drivers?
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You can't. Compaq no longer exists, but you should go to this site:

https://www.driverscape.com/manufacturers/hp/laptops-desktops/presario-v2000/100208

download and save the drivers to a CD, then do a clean install (note that all your data/programs/etc. will be wiped out). Then do an install using an XP installation CD. When you're done, reboot in safe mode, and install the drivers one by one.