Reloading XP problems

[Guest]

I'm trying to reload Windows XP on my system but it won't take. I don't want
to wipe the hard drive and start over with the restore disks. Is there a
repair feature that I've forgotten about. All I want to do is get windows to
start up. It won't even start in safe mode.

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE]

"How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install"
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

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[Guest]

You have to go into BIOS Setup (read what's on the screen and press DEL, F1,
F2, F10 or whatever it says) before XP tries to load. It may take a few
tries. Make sure the first Boot device is the CD-ROM drive. Be careful not to
make any changes that you aren't sure about. Restart with the first restore
disc in the drive and it should work.

 

[T. Waters]

I'm trying to reload Windows XP on my system but it won't take. I
don't want to wipe the hard drive and start over with the restore
disks. Is there a repair feature that I've forgotten about. All I
want to do is get windows to start up. It won't even start in safe
mode.

As you have mentioned "restore disks," a true Repair Install cannot be done
on your version of XP. However, there is usually a nondestructive
restoration process available involving the restore disks. This process
ought to be fully explained in the manual for your computer (methods may
vary by manufacturer).