After the necessary files and drivers are loaded, the Windows XP Professional Setup screen will appear. Even though the second option is to repair a Windows XP installation , the Recovery Console is not the option we want. We choose to truly perform a complete repair installation a few steps from now. Read through the agreement and press F8 to confirm that you agree with the terms. Press the Page Down key to advance through the licensing agreement faster.
This is not to suggest that you should skip reading the agreement though! You should always read 'small print' especially when it comes to operating systems and other software. On the next screen, Windows XP Setup needs to know which Windows installation you want to either repair or install a fresh copy over.
The single installation of Windows on your PC should already be highlighted. If you have multiple installations, use the arrow keys on your keyboard to select the installation that you are wanting to reinstall. Since we want to repair the selected Windows XP installation , press the R key to continue.
Windows XP Setup will now delete the necessary system files from the Windows XP installation that is currently on your hard drive. This step usually only takes a few seconds and no user intervention is necessary.
No data files like word processor files, spreadsheet files, music files, photos, etc. Only system files that Windows XP is able to restore are being deleted. The Setup will complete in approximately: time estimation on the left is based on the number of tasks that the Windows XP setup process has left to complete, not on a true estimation of the time it will take to complete them.
Usually, the time here is an exaggeration. The first section allows you to change the default Windows XP language and the default location. If the options listed match your preferences, no changes are necessary. If you wish to make changes, click on the Customize The second section allows you to change the default Windows XP input language and device.
Review the Windows license agreement. Press the "F8" key to agree to the terms. Select "Windows XP" from the list of installed operating systems. Press the "R" key. Windows XP re-installs the necessary files. That original installation CD can act as a recovery disk that you can use to run Recovery Console Command line utility to repair your computer with. To read more about bootcfg, read the Bootcfg guide. To read more about chkdsk check disk , read the chkdsk guide. Your computer with Windows XP must have the floppy disk functioning.
It does this by using a very stripped-down installation of Linux, which features a utility to repair most boot problems and little else. After you computer reboots again, you will see the message Press any key to boot from CD Press any key on you keyboard to start the Windows setup program. Setup will load the files necessary to install Windows. This may take a few moments. Navigate to the Repair Installation option. When the setup program first loads, you will be greeted with a Welcome message.
At the bottom of the screen, you will see keys that you can press to navigate the options. Press F8 to agree to the Windows License Agreement. After the license agreement, you will see a list of your drives. One of them should be labeled "Windows" and will usually be highlighted automatically. The only time you will need to manually select it is if you have multiple operating systems installed. Start the repair. Once you have your copy highlighted, press R to start the Repair process.
Windows will begin deleting system files. After the system files are deleted, fresh copies will be installed. No personal files should be deleted during the repair. During the reinstallation, you will need to select your Region and Language options. You will also need to set your network settings. Most users can choose the first option, "No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain.
Wait for setup to finish. Once you've entered your preferences, you'll need to wait a few more minutes for Windows to finish copying necessary files. Your computer will likely reboot during this process. Create your user names. After installation is complete and your computer reboots, you will be asked if you would like to register with Microsoft.
This is not the same as activation, and is completely optional. After that, you will be asked to create your user name and any other user names for people using the computer. You can add and remove users later if you wish. Update Windows. After setup is complete, you will be taken to your Windows XP desktop. The repair installation reverted Windows back to its initial state, which means any updates, patches, and service packs that were installed have been removed. You need to update your computer as soon as possible to ensure that you are protected from threats.
Continue troubleshooting. If your problem has been fixed, then your repair installation most likely worked.
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