Windows XP Reboot

vomisa2003 · Apr 21, 2008

I posted something a long time ago asking about how to reinstall windows xp. I was given a bunch of website links that showed me how to do it. Like I said it was a long time ago and I cant find the post now. Could you wonderful people please give those links again?

Thanks

thesmokingun · Apr 21, 2008

you want a fresh install? meaning all will be erased, and xp back to new? what kind of installer do you have? do you have a full version of xp pro/home? or is it a recovery cd from the computer maker?

dlb said: ↑

Ooops.... I forgot about that.... sorry.... try re-installing your chipset software. You should be able to download it from your PC/motherboard manufacturer. You could also try a safe Windows reload if the chipset software doesn't do it. Boot to your XP disc, press Enter at the first screen where it asks what you want to do (the other choice will be for the recovery console). Eventually you'll be shown a list of current Windows installations on your hard drive, there should be one listed. You'll be prompted to press "R" to repair the selected installation, or Esc to start with a fresh install. Obviously, choose "R". After that it's fairly easy. Click Next a bunch of times, type in the product key, and wait about 40 minutes and you're done. Here's links to a couple walk-thrus complete with screenshots:
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/How-to-repair-Windows-XP-t138.html
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/operatingsystems/ss/instxprepair1.htm
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btw, you can see what posts you have made before by clicking on usercp at the top-left of the page.

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