To perform a reinstallation of Windows XP, sometimes called a repair installation follow the steps below:
First configure your computer (Bios settings) to start from the CD-ROM drive.
Insert your
Windows XP Setup CD, and restart your computer.
When the
Press any key to boot from CD message is displayed on your screen, press a key to start your computer from the
Windows XP CD.
Press
ENTER when you see the message To
setup Windows XP now, and then press
ENTER displayed on the
Welcome to Setup screen.
Do not choose the option to press R to use the Recovery Console.
In the Windows XP Licensing Agreement, press
F8 to agree to the license agreement. Make sure that your current installation of Windows XP is selected in the box, and then press
R to
repair Windows XP.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete Setup.
