i've been wondering how to rePAIR windows, not reINSTALL windows. will somebody please tell me the directions on how to do that? we have a lot of invaluable info on our comp, and we do not, at all costs, want to lose it.
2007-10-18 14:18:10 · 3 answers · asked by MJ 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
If the data is critical, then best to take it to an expert, I have seen so many trying and then 'oops' when things go wrong.
To repair Windows, pop in the XP CD, start up (make CDROM the first bootable device), press enter to setup windows, then it will show any previous installation of XP, choose the one you want to reapir, press ENTER, then next screen should allow you to repair it.
The danger is that if your hard drive is faulty, or windows system is badly corrupted, the repair may not go all the way and you may have an even bigger problem.
2007-10-18 14:27:38 · answer #1 · answered by Cupcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All your data must be backed up at first !
Next you let the WindowsXP CD into the CDRom tray and restart the PC. As seeing the WindowsXP setup screen, you choose "Repair" and do the following steps. That's all !
But sometimes your PC still remains the problem after repairing or your PC won't work any more because your Windows had a lot of errors or your hard disk had bad sectors.
2007-10-18 15:05:58 · answer #2 · answered by Hiep Dang 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forgive me for referring you to someone else's hardwork, but I feel this page answers your question fully, plus gives a LOT of other tips with Windows. http://www.kayodeok.btinternet.co.uk/favorites/kbasewinxphowto.htm
2007-10-18 14:28:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋