How to reboot an XP laptop without the use of the installation CD?
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just restart the system ur computer automatically reboot\ni think u are talking bout reinstallation of windows xp.....\nit's not possible without a installation cd provided by laptop manufacturer.......come to ymsngr then i can help u\nid:    niloy_alinda\nbut not now after 15 min
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Huh?  Are you trying to reboot your computer?  XPs are designed with a backup drive, so there's no need for reboot disks like previous platforms.  You should be able to restart you computer and go into safe mode.  From there you can do a system restore.
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If Windows XP is the only operating system installed on your computer, booting into Safe Mode with these instructions.\n\nIf the computer is running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power \nWait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on. \nStart tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again. \nEnsure that the Safe mode option is selected. \nPress Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode. \nWhen you are finished with all troubleshooting, close all programs and restart the computer as you normally would.
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http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_ie_reinstall.htm
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You can run a very stripped down version of windows xp from a cdrom or dvd.  You cannot run the full blown version.  I do not know what this is called, but have seen a cd like this at work.   \n\nThere are lots of bootdisks available from http://www.bootdisk.com \n\nAnother option: \nhttp://www.g4tv.com/screensavers/features/326/Bootable_Windows_CD.html
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insert the xp cd and follow the instructions
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Get a copy of Windows XP and install it.\n\n-J
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To wipe all data and make sure nothing can be retrieved, you will have to format the drive several times - I believe its seven times if you want to be absolutely certain that its wiped clean, and that no one can retrieve any data from the drive.\n\nHave a look for hard drive erasers on download.com or tucows.com.\n\nIf you wish to just reformat and reinstall, lets assume its Windows XP that you are reinstalling since you didn't say:\n\n1. Put Windows XP into your CD-ROM, reboot your machine.\n\nIf your machine doesn't boot from the CD-ROM drive, you need to change some settings in BIOS.  Reset the machine again, tap DELETE or F1 to get into your BIOS setup.  Change your boot priority to include your CD-ROM drive before the hard disk.  Save and reboot machine into Windows XP CD-ROM.\n\n\n2. When the installation disk finishes booting, follow the instructions from there to reformat your hard disk and reinstall windows.
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Windows 98:\nClick on Start and type Run. \nType msconfig and OK. \nOn the General tab click Advanced (bottom-right)\nCheck Enable Startup Menu and OK.\nWhen the Windows 98 Startup Menu appears then select Safe Mode and Enter.\n\nChoose Normal mode to Start windows Normally.\nRepeat the procedure and untick Enable Startup Menu after you use safe mode (to disable menu).\n\nWindows XP:\nStart - Run\ntype msconfig\nchoose boot.ini tab (from top)\ntick /SAFEBOOT\nPress ok and restart\n\nWhen you finish with Safe mode repeat procedure to untick /SAFEBOOT.\nPress OK and restart.
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Run CHKDSK /P\nBoot off your XP CD\nChoose recovery consol\nAt the command prompt, type CHKDSK /P\nOnce the command finishes, type EXIT to reboot.
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You don't have to uninstall and then reinstall.  The installation cd comes with a repair feature, it you only want to fix things, that does not disturb your data.  You put the cd in the drive and go through the install procedure.  When you get to the part where it asks if you want to use the Repair Console, say no, skip that, and go on with things until you have to press F8, and then after that there should be a notice that an installation of XP has been detected and what do you want to do, and one of the options is press R to Repair the installation.\n\nOn the other hand, if you want to competely erase XP from the drive, then just put the cd in the drive and follow the prompts to format the partition.
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if you don't have a boot disk, you can format it using the CD containing your OS installer (Win XP, 2000, etc.) just set up your laptop's CMOS to boot from CD first before booting to harddisk.
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Need more info on what you are trying to do a reboot does not require a disk.
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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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Important If you follow these steps on a hard disk that is not empty, all the data on that hard disk is permanently deleted. We recommend that you back up your hard disk before you follow these steps.\n\nTo partition and format your hard disk by using the Windows XP Setup program: 1. Insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, or insert the first Windows XP Setup disk into the floppy disk drive, and then restart the computer.\n\nNote To start your computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM (or from the startup disk), your computer must be configured to start from the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or the floppy disk drive. In some cases, you may have to modify your computer's BIOS settings to set this configuration. For information about how to configure your computer to start from the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or the floppy disk drive, see the documentation that is included with your computer, or contact the computer manufacturer. \n2. If you are starting the computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM, select any options that are required to start the computer from the CD-ROM drive if you are prompted to do this.\n\nNote If your hard disk controller requires a third-party original equipment manufacturer (OEM) driver, press F6 to specify the driver.\n\nFor more information about how to use F6 to supply a third-party OEM device driver while the Windows Setup program is running, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: \n314859 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314859/) Limited OEM driver support is available with F6 during Windows XP Setup \nIf you are starting from the Windows XP Setup disks, insert each of the additional disks when you are prompted, and then press ENTER to continue after you insert each disk. \n3. At the Welcome to Setup page, press ENTER. \n4. \nNote If you are using the Setup disks (6 bootable disks), the setup will prompt you to instert the Windows XP CD.  \n5. Press F8 to accept the Windows XP Licensing Agreement. \n6. If an existing Windows XP installation is detected, you are prompted to repair it. To bypass the repair, press ESC. \n7. All the existing partitions and the unpartitioned spaces are listed for each physical hard disk. Use the ARROW keys to select the partition or the unpartitioned space where you want to create a new partition. Press D to delete an existing partition, or press C to create a new partition by using unpartitioned space. If you press D to delete an existing partition, you must then press L (or press ENTER, and then press L if it is the System partition) to confirm that you want to delete the partition. Repeat this step for each of the existing partitions that you want to use for the new partition. When all the partitions are deleted, select the remaining unpartitioned space, and then press C to create the new partition.\n\nNote If you want to create a partition where one or more partitions already exist, you must first delete the existing partition or partitions, and then create the new partition. \n8. Type the size in megabytes (MB) that you want to use for the new partition, and then press ENTER, or just press ENTER to create the partition with the maximum size. \n9. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to create additional partitions if you want them. \n10. If you want to install Windows XP, use the ARROW keys to select the partition where you want to install Windows XP, and then press ENTER. If you do not want to format the partition and install Windows XP, press F3 two times to quit the Windows Setup program, and then do not follow the remaining steps. In this case, you must use a different utility to format the partition. \n11. Select the format option that you want to use for the partition, and then press ENTER. You have the following options: • Format the partition by using the NTFS file system (Quick) \n• Format the partition by using the FAT file system (Quick) \n• Format the partition by using the NTFS file
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What you are doing here is a 'Clean Install', the Windows XP CD is bootable.  Simply start up the computer, instert the CD and it should display the following message:\n\n"Press any key to boot CD"\n\nYou have 5 seconds to press a key, then follow the installation instructions as you go along.\n\nIf you want more information, or you'd rather do it with floppy disks theres more information here:\n\nhttp://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm
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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.