Computer Question..help!!!!

1.ok i have a compaq computer & i purchased the windows xp discs for a compaq comp to fix my computer.....so when i did it, it reformatted my hard drive.
2.my friend has a e-machine computer with XP but its messed up the same way mines was....
QUESTION- could i reformat his emachine comp with the compaq discs???
or can i use the discs on a empty hard drive...please lemme know

i dont think it will let you because its a different brand,

and 4 your second question, i wouldnt reccomended, because you can start fresh just by installing windows xp,

Here's a website incase you might need a bootdisk, which you probably will
Bootdisk.Com ~~~~~~~~~~~~ then scroll down and you'll find this

( HOW TO GUIDES FOR WINDOWS XP )

here's their download section. ---> Bootdisk.Com - Free Windows Bootdisks, Free DOS boot disk <----

hope this helps, let me know if you need more help.

peace.

like djmxbi stated.. in order to get it workin.. u have to search for the drivers for ur compaq and do a fresh boot on the compaq and install all the drivers.. that's it ur comp will be back..

Ur best bet is to just format ur HDD then start a fresh install with an XP disc. It doesn't have to be brand specific for the XP install. U need the drivers disc for ur Compaq. Worst case once u get XP installed again u can d/l drivers off the internet.