Method 2: Reinstall Windows XP by starting your computer from the Windows XP
CD
To reinstall Windows XP by starting your computer from the Windows XP CD,
follow these steps:
1. Insert the Windows XP CD into your computer's CD-ROM
or DVD-ROM drive, and then restart your computer.
2. When the "Press any key to boot from CD" message appears on the
screen, press a key to start your computer from the Windows XP CD.
Note Your computer must be configured to start from the CD-ROM or
DVD-ROM drive. For more information about how to configure your computer to
start from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, see your computer's documentation or
contact your computer manufacturer.
3. You receive the following message on the Welcome to Setup screen
that appears:
This portion of the Setup program prepares Microsoft Windows XP to run
on your computer:
To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.
To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R.
To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
Press ENTER to set up Windows XP.
4. On the Windows XP Licensing Agreement screen, press F8 to agree to
the license agreement.
5. Make sure that your current installation of Windows XP is selected
in the box, and then press R to repair Windows XP.
6. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to reinstall
Windows XP. After you repair Windows XP, you may have to reactivate your
copy of Windows XP.
