reinstall windows

[melitta]

I was unable to start windows, i tried to start it from
the setup disk but it reinstalled it, now when i start my
computer i have 2 options for windows, and i am still
unable to start my original option, and with the new
install i have lost all of my internet properties, and
user properties, how can i reapir my original install,
and start it?

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I was unable to start windows, i tried to start it from
the setup disk but it reinstalled it, now when i start my
computer i have 2 options for windows, and i am still
unable to start my original option, and with the new
install i have lost all of my internet properties, and
user properties, how can i reapir my original install,
and start it?

You failed to do a repair install and did a parallel install.
You can try a repair installation, but I fear you will be better off at this
point performing a clean install (after you copy off your material using the
working install) and re-installing all applications/drivers. You will end
up with less trouble in the long run.


Perform a repair installation...
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/tips/dougknox/doug92.asp
or
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/repaxp.htm
or
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315341


Perform a clean installation...
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/cleanxp.htm