problem with re-installing windows xp home edt!!!!!

[Guest]

Hi Everyone,
I use Windows XP Home Edt with Service Pack 2.
Long story short....
I had a problem, which I thought was to do with my Windows, so I tried to
re-install it.
A bit of the way through the re-install, it told me I had a prblem with my
install disc (can't see any scratches, but who knows). So anyway I restarted
Windows and it has worked fine since then (touch wood!!). Since then, when I
start my computer I have to sit next to it and wait, I get a screen that
comes up that asks me which operating system I want to start. I can either
start my original Windows XP home edition or I can opt for the Windows
Install/Setup option, even thought there is no disc in the drive.
I guess my question is, how do I get the computer to start up with the
original (and configuration that wasn't the problem) without sitting next to
it waiting for that screen to appear?
Many Thanks In Advance,
Best Regards,
Maria x

 

[NewScience]

1. Control Panel | System | Advanced ... Startup and Recovery Settings
button
2. Click on Edit button (it will put you in notepad)
3. Remove line containing the Setup version
4. Click on File | Exit and say yes to Save

Now look at the drop-down list box above the Edit button. It should show
what the default OS will be used. Make sure it is you Windows XP version.

You can also uncheck the Time to display list of operating systems.
Leave the Time to display recovery options.... checked.

While you in there, you might as well uncheck AUtomatically restart int the
System Failure section.
Many people try to do this when it';s too late. When the system crashes and
continually reboots, this is what needs to be unchecked.