Reload Windows XP - Hung-up

[Dennis]

Computer became sluggish - I tried to reset windows by
reloading Windows XP Home Edition. It has taken 2 hours
to load 2 minutes of the Registering Components step.

 

[Rich Barry]

Dennis, are you doing a clean install or repair install? Check here
for both
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm