My computer programs, files, are all mess up actually everything is mess up, so i want to install Windows XP over again so everything can be new i have the Windows XP CD installer, so to install Windows XP again what i need to do, Just insert the windows xp CD??
2007-07-19 13:30:50 · 4 answers · asked by ╚╬╬╬╬╬╗ 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
If you've got some important files there, this works better:
http://www.informationweek.com/shared/printableArticle.jhtml?articleID=189400897
It works like a fresh installation but quicker. All files and programs remain intact.
2007-07-19 13:41:53 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes inset the CD and start a COLD reboot
from power off mode
Press F8 on power up to get boot menu
select Boot from CD
(some pc's use F12)
Once CD loads Choose INSTALL NEW
You will have to Remove the existing Partition
and create a new Partition
Otherwise Windows will say
"A newer version of Windows has been detected"
and wont install
After the creation of the new partition it will Format
(takes forever)
then Install will begin
Enjoy
it will reboot a few times don't worry it will use HD
instead of CD
If you edit Bios to boot from CD
then you have to be Johnny on the spot to remove the CD
as soon as it starts first reboot
2007-07-19 20:38:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are the instructions (Step by Step)
good luck...
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp
2007-07-19 20:40:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats it and read it will give you choices to make.
Don
2007-07-19 20:36:13 · answer #4 · answered by Don M 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋