how can I restore a xp os on my computer.if I formated it.?
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You need an original installation disc, or a set of system restore discs, one or the other of which probably came with your computer.
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Insert your xp disk, and boot from it by pressing any key upon boot.\n\nGo through all steps that you would normally go through for an install it will tell you it found a copy on windows and ask if you want to continue.\n\nPress R and it should start to repair the copy  on your computer.\n\nThis is the most valid answer to such a vague question.\nThere are many things that can cause this from corrupt system files to incompatible hardware.\n\nDon't take it to that IT person again obviously they don't know jack.
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format your c drive and do a clean installation of XP... make sure you have the drivers for your monitor...
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Before starting your format please read through this excellent how to list. There are many many things to think about before starting such a drastic step and this is a great checklist\nhttp://www.lifehacker.com/software/windows/geek-to-live-how-to-format-your-hard-drive-and-install-windows-xp-from-scratch-157578.php\n\n///
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You need to get the XP pro upgrade.  It should come with a new recovery disc.
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Put the XP CD in the drive and boot from it.  Go through the steps to install the operating system.  You will be asked to format the C: drive or leave it.\n\nReference step 10 in http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html\n\nYou can also use a tool like Darik's Boot and Nuke (dban) - which is available as a bootable CD.  It will thoroughly wipe you hard drive making it virtually impossible to recover any data that was once on it.  see: http://dban.sourceforge.net/\n\nLastly, if you don't know how to CORRECTLY burn an ISO image, reference the instructions for your particular burning software here:\nhttp://iso.snoekonline.com/iso.htm
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If it is windows XP then you can you restore it to previous date. Go to start--> Program files--> accessories-->System tools---> System restore.. Select the option to restore to previous date.. Select the date you want to restore to and you are done..
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If you want to start over then just reformat the drive and reinstall Win XP
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just reformat everything.  the windows o/s you have should boot automatically from your CD-ROM.  there are free utilities from majorgeeks.com to retrieve your lost data, even if you've reformatted the drive(s).  good luck, you're NOT an idiot.  everyone has had their computer woes.  how'd your Vista go?
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First thing \n\nAre you having any files in the partition you try to install windows Xp?\n\nIf no is the answer then try to format the partition and have a clean install\n\nIf yes is the answer and you want to retain the files and software which you have installed previously follow the steps\n\n1) Insert the bootable disc in to the drive\n2) Then select to install the os\n3) You will be warned about the existing operating system in the partition \n4) You will also be given an option either to repair that os or clean installation\n5) Since you are in need of files contained in that partition select the repair option \n6) This will solve your problem at the most\n7) Try to unplug any network cables or gadgets connected to the laptop during installation since the shortage of drivers may also sometime hung the installation
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If you can use the partition, as in start up on it. Then just start the computer.. copy everything you want to a cd-rom, flash-drive, or whatever medium youy plan to use to save contents. \n\nThen boot from the XP disk: to do this, you will have to go into your bios, and change the boot order to check to cd-rom drive first... \n\nWhen the system boots from the disk, it will take you into Windows setup, where you can choose to remove the partition,  format, and install a fresh clean copy.
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1. Install again from CD\n2. In Windows XP exist system utility named as system restore. in This programm try restore system before uninstall.
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Honestly if you are trying to fix your computer, reformatting it will only wipe the data off of the hard drive, there is a lot more to fixing the PC than formatting the hard drive.\nIf you want to 'fix' the laptop by wiping it out and installing XP fresh, then the best way is to boot from the XP CD you got with the laptop. Some laptop don't ship with CDs now, you have to make them (using a utility included with the OS), buy them from the company, or access a hidden partition containing the discs (usually pressing F6 before the windows boot screen)
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Have you got system restore enabled and also have you got a system restore point for the date when you first got it ?\n\nIf not then the only way would be to use the recovery disc(s) or the windows xp disc and re install the operating system from scratch ( Obviously MAKE SURE to back up any data you have that you want to keep ) before you carry out this procedure.\n\nIf you need any other help please post back.
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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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Hmmmm...not exactly sure. My computer came with XP already installed and I had NO disks that came with mine. Mine had the option to make recovery disks though. Did yours not? If you didn't make recovery disks and it didn't come with any, I don't think you can.
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Here's a great 'how to'\nhttp://www.lifehacker.com/software/windows/geek-to-live-how-to-format-your-hard-drive-and-install-windows-xp-from-scratch-157578.php\n\n///