mikief said:
when i try to reinstall xp on computer it says my version is newer
than whats
on disk i keep having problems with dlls. and orsystem32's ??? what!
any help
for the newbie.
This is what happens when you perform a repair install (which keeps all
your data and programs intact) instead of a clean install (which wipes
everything off your hard drive, so you start off with a clean slate)
*and* if the Service Pack level of the installation disk is earlier than
what your PC's Service Pack level is.
Do you want to start fresh and perform a clean install? If so, make sure
you back up all your data and settings (including e-mails, Internet
Explorer favorites, etc.). Also make sure you have all your programs'
installation files. And make sure you have all the drivers you need. One
of the links Nepatsfan gave is for the clean install.
In the event you just want to perform a repair install (again, Nepatsfan
provided a good link), you can either create a slipstreamed installation
CD as others have mentioned or simply uninstall the Service Pack(s) you
have (using Control Panel | Add or Remove Programs) until you are at the
same level as your CD. Perform the repair and go back to Windows Update
to reinstall the Service Pack.
The above already being addressed, why is it you want to reinstall XP?
Perhaps there is a better solution to your problem.