what would i have to reinstall when it comes to hardward, i don't mind about software I just want to get my pc back to how it was when I first got it. any tips or anything would be great, fyi not that computer literate!! thanks
2006-08-17 10:00:04 · 5 answers · asked by swingorstrikeout 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Yep
Install it, reboot.
Press a key to boot from the CD when it asks for it. Just make sure you have the CD serial first to install with.
Simple, easy to follow installation.
As far as hardware issues go - if you bought a brand name PC (and the xp installation doesn't work for all your hardware) just go to the manufacturers website to find drivers.
Good luck!
Good luck
2006-08-17 10:05:28 · answer #1 · answered by p_rutherford2003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just do it, no extra tips required. only one thing, you can reinstall from your XP disc only couple of times, i guess 5 times, if you do more than that your license would be expired, so be care full. and be sure that no other computers using the same XP disc, because windows will trace the second computer down and shot the system off. i had it before. good luck.
2006-08-17 17:09:27 · answer #2 · answered by clovisfleischhund 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the problem that u are having u don't have to format the problem may still be there in the hardware but if u wanna take the shot format and see but first contact a tec to make a hardware check, u said :"pc back to how it was when I first got it" restore it then but if u wanna format format but be sure that the windows runs in normal mode NOT in safemode before u begin reformating
2006-08-17 17:13:24 · answer #3 · answered by Gohst 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, just re-start with the cd in and follow the instructions, make sure to re-install with format
2006-08-17 17:07:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can reinstall
2006-08-17 17:53:06 · answer #5 · answered by UnderstandingLife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋