how to reinstall widows xp online?
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Do you mean that you want to download Windows XP?\n\nNot something I'd recommend doing - I know you can get hold of copies illegally but who knows what other stuff is going to be bundled in with it.  You could end up causing yourself no end of problems.\n\nBetter to go out and buy a legitimate copy, they're not that much, plus you get warranties/guarantees and proper updates etc.\n\nIf it's instructions that you're after then you don't need any as it's all self explanatory during the installation procedure.
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if your copy of xp has sp2 on it then no you won't have to reinstall it. if not, then you will. the first part of reinstalling xp should be formatting which wipes out all your data including the registry, so you will get a new fresh copy
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As the other post mentioned OEM is your best option. This is the company I use for all my purchases (personal and for customers) if ordering over the internet. Since you mentioned $200 I'm guessing you're talking about Windows XP Pro. \nhttp://www.directron.com/oemxpro2v1pk.html\n\nAlso you can buy OEM through Fry's Online (a.k.a. Outpost)\nhttp://shop3.outpost.com/%7BBHZpe6ahv2pl2U7QoYVZOw**.node1%7D/product/4582367;jsessionid=BHZpe6ahv2pl2U7QoYVZOw**.node1?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG\n\nAlso, remember that if you have the media you don't need to buy another version, you can reinstall it and just a hard drive change won't be a problem.
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There are instructions on Microsoft here\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q304148\nI found tweak ui program to be an easier way to undo it. You can download it here\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx
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Try repairing the Windows XP (It will come as "Repair Windows" or something like that, in the set up screen). During the set-up this option is provided. This is safest bet. And would probably work.\n\nIf this fails, then I am afraid that reinstalling is the only option.
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Do you have a branded computer?\n\nI would advise you to contact the dealer for the reinstallation.\n\nYou need to back up the data on the hard drive before you reformat and install windows xp.\n\nMake sure you have the disks of all the other necessary software you may require after the reinstallation.\n\n\nDisconnect all the external devices like an external CD writer, Zip drive (internal also), USB Memory Key, printer, scanner or card readers that may be connected to the system before proceeding with the reinstall procedure.\n\nFirst the system has to be booted through the Windows Xp CD \n\nTo boot from the CD:\n\nEnter the BIOS of the system and change the order of devices used by the system to boot from the CD Drive.\n\nAfter the system boots from the xp disk, follow the onscreen steps to perform the reinstallation.\n\nAfter the reinstallation of the operating system, install the drivers of all the components.\n\nUpdate the system after reinstallation.\n\nI would still advise, if its a branded computer pls refer to its user manual or contact the dealer.\n\nUjjU
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formatt the whole thing and reinstall windows
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Here's your fix, only if your running XP and you have an OEM CD.\n\n1. Boot up with the WinXP CD and at the Setup Screen press the Enter Key.\n  \n2. You will be taken to the Windows XP Licensing Agreement. Press F8 to proceed.\n\n3. The next screen gives you the option to do a fresh (clean) install or to repair\n     the selected Windows XP installation. To run a Repair Install press "R".\n\n***CAUTION*** if you do not see the option to repair the selected Windows XP\ninstallation DO NOT choose the option to continue installing a fresh copy without\nrepairing as that will overwrite your data and cause unrecoverable data loss.\n\n4. If you originally installed XP with Service Pack 1 and later installed Service Pack     2,  you will need to re-install Service Pack 2.\n\n5. If you have any Microsoft Office products installed,  you will need to re-activate\n    with the Product Key code. Contacting Microsoft may be required.
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Win XP, that means you have System restore, use it, \nAccesories--------->System Tools------------>System restore.
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Best way would be to use to restore CD (if you have it) for your computer.  That basically whipes off everything and takes it back to how it came out of the box.\n\nYou could also trying cleaning out the computer (cookies, temp files, etc) by doing a simple START --> PROGRAMS --> ACCESSORIES --> SYSTEM TOOLS --> DISK CLEANUP, if you dont have the cds.\n\nYou can also contact the manufacturer giving them your make and model computer and they will send you the restore CD for a relatively modest price -- @35 bucks.\n\nNow, if you have your own version of windows without a restore CD, then you simply format the drive, and reinstall the entire operating system.\n\nTIP -- If youve updated your drivers, or installed hardware you will save yourself alot of time by getting a program that backs up your drivers, so that you dont have to reinstall the drivers once you reinstall the operating system.  Theres alot of shareware programs that backup drivers.  You can use it once and that will save lots of time.\n\nIf you have win XP then\nYou could also do a Windows System Restore, START --> PROGRAMS --> ACCESSORIES --> System restore and go back to the very first date thats bolded on the calendar.  Which will return your system settings back to the way they were on whatever date you had them.\nThis with your system clean up should do you just fine.\n\nHope it helps
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start here: \nhttp://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/software_reinstall/en/index?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
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goto microsoft download site and download SP2, this will include all SP1 and well as newer fixes for XP
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do a windows xp INPLACE UPGRADE..\n\nAKA windows xp repair.  boot from cd.. (DONT GOTO THE RECOVERY CONCSOLE) when the list of windows comes up choose the option to repair it.
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Your best bet is a complete reformat and reinstall.  Windows XP uses a different file system (NTFS) than Win98 (FAT32).  While XP can run on a FAT32 drive, it will be much happier and more stable with it's native filesystem.\n\nBack up all your important files to another drive or to external media (DVD-R's, flash drives, etc) and boot with the WinXP CD.  Select a new installation and delete all existing partitions.  Windows will then format the drive and install a fresh copy.
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if it is a retail copy of XP, try contacting microsoft support, but if it is an OEM version (ie. came with the PC) you probably will have to contact the computer manufacturer or reseller.
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What you’ll need: \n\nA Windows XP machine in dire need of a fresh start\n(Without any crucial, un-backedup data on it) \nA Windows XP installation CD with a valid Product Key\n(Preferably the disc that shipped with the computer originally, in which case the Product Key won’t be obviously listed) \nThe CDs and serial numbers of all the software you need to install on your fresh “new” machine \nHardware driver discs that shipped with the PC and any components you added on\n(Optional, but VERY strongly recommended) \nAnother ‘net-connected computer of any OS persuasion with a CD burner, thumb drive, or other removable disk\n(Optional, but strongly recommended, for looking up stuff and downloading drivers in case of emergency) \nOne full day to get your PC fully functioning again. \n\nGot all that? Good. \n\nLet’s get started. \n\nStep 1. Back up your data.\nFirst, make sure absolutely NOTHING you cannot afford to lose is on the drive you’re going to install Windows on (let’s say the C: drive.) Move all your documents and settings off the machine. Back up your Firefox settings with MozBackup, export your Quicken file, SyncBack profiles, Apache configuration and absolutely anything else that you want restored after you’re done. Just make sure it’s off the machine that’s going under the knife. \n\nStep 2. Audit your current PC setup.\nOnce upon a time, I did tech support for Windows 95 PCs, when “Plug and Play” was a fairly new concept that was rightly referred to as “Plug and Pray” amongst my disgruntled technician co-workers. Today, Windows XP is eons ahead of 95 in terms of its amazing ability to detect all the hardware in your computer and install the right drivers for it. HOWEVER, it’s still not perfect. PC’s come with a whole wide range of video cards and network adaptors and Bluetooth thingamajiggers, and it’s very possible you’ll install XP and it won’t know exactly what brand of TV tuner card you’ve got and how to find the driver for it. \n\nSo, before we do anything, we’re going to take an inventory of all the hardware you’ve currently got installed. I used to print a report from Device Manager for this purpose (Control Panel, System, Hardware, Device Manager, Action, Print) but a handy little utility called Belarc Advisor [via Nicholas Roussos] does a nicer job than Device Manager. Belarc will create a report detailing your system, its installed hardware components, software applications and serial numbers. Download the free Belarc, run a report and print it out. Keep it nearby for reference later. \n\nNote: for those of you who do not have the driver discs for all your hardware - go ahead and print out the report from Device Manager in addition to the Belarc report. You’ll need all the help you can get, you brave souls. \n\nStep 3. Take a deep breath, and say goodbye to everything on your C: drive.\nSeriously. It’s all going away now. Nervous? Revisit steps 1 & 2. \n\nStep 4. Insert the Windows installation disk into your CD drive. Shut down your PC. Then, boot from CD.\nThis part is important: do NOT run the Windows installation from Windows itself. Shut down first, and then boot up the machine from CD. My Dell has a little message as it’s booting up that says “Press F12 to boot from CD,” so that’s what I did. If you’re not sure how to boot from CD, check your PC’s user guide for more info. \n\nThe reason why booting from CD is important is because we’re going to delete the C: drive partition where Windows is installed and re-format it. You can’t do this if Windows booted from C:, because it can’t delete the partition from which it is running. \n\nYou CAN install Windows without deleting the partition and formatting, but that means all your program files and other riff-raff that’s collected on your C: drive will still be there when you’re done, just taking up unnecessary space. That’s not the point of all this. Be sure to boot from CD. \n\nStep 5
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Try System Restore, and if that does not work, you have to buy the "Windows XP PRO, or Home Installation CD."