I have to repair my xp 2,?
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first go to microsoft site, "listed below", they will do a free scan, clean up etc, then, they will automatically, give you a restore point, just follow their instructions on screen.\nhttp://safety.live.com
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Windows XP Repair Installation\n\nAt some point you may need to repair the installation of Windows\nXP. This is preferable to a clean install in many cases since it\nattempts to only repair your copy of windows without having to \ndelete all the files on your computer first. In many cases a \nrepair installation is enough to fix the problem. A repair install\ndeletes the files normally installed by windows XP and then \nreinstalls them off the disc. A repair install will not rebuild \nyour computer's registry, delete applications and user settings, \nor fix problems caused being caused by a program.\n\n1. First you have to boot the computer with the Windows XP cd in\n   the cd tray. You will see a black screen and it will ask you \n   to press any key to boot from the cd so press the spacebar \n   and your computer will boot from the CD.\n\n2. After a moment you will be taken to the Windows XP Setup \n   screen. Though the second option says to repair do not press \n   R. Instead press enter to select the setup for Windows XP.\n\n3. Next, you have to accept the license agreement from windows. \n   Once you've done that it will search for your existing \n   installation of windows.\n\n4. Once it has finished detecting the installation you need to \n   select the XP installation you want to repair. You can repair \n   the installation by pressing R. If you don't see the repair \n   option you will need to do a clean installation. Your version \n   of windows may have been damaged in a way that it cannot carry \n   out a repair. \n\n5. Setup will then copy the files it needs to the hard drive and \n   reboot the computer. A message will come up asking you if you \n   want to boot from the cd, don't press any keys and just let \n   the timer run out. The set up will continue and look like is \n   doing a clean install but all of your applications and \n   settings will be intact when it finished.\n\nAn important note is to not activate your windows over the \ninternet right away. Always enable the XP firewall to protect \nyourself.
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~ Would you please edit your post and give more details about what you're trying to do ?\n\nAre you trying to reinstall your operating system, drivers ???\n\nPlease be as specific as possible, so we can better assist you.\n\n\n\nEDIT:\n~ I apologize for not getting back to you sooner, things came up.\n\nFirst, backup all your important files before you do anything else!!\n\nHave you tried/considered  a Repair install? \nI would try that first.\n\nThis is from Dell's site:\nhttp://service.dell.com/dell/kb/tech_support/view_article/1,,6418+6429+18287,00.html\n\nAlso here:\nhttp://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm\n\nIf that isn't what you need, then here's a couple of sites that provide a  "step by step" for a reinstall. \n\nJust remember if your XP CD doesn't have SP2 on it, this too will need to be reinstalled.\n\nhttp://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp\n\nhttp://www.windowsreinstall.com/winxphome/installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm\n\nhttp://www.cyberwalker.net/columns/aug02/010802.html\n\nDon't forget when you do a reinstall that you have to "re-activate" your copy of Windows with Microsoft.\n\n~ I sincerely wish you the best with this endeavor, and I hope it goes easily for you. :)
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Hi,\n\nHere is a step by step guide that will help you out with installing windows Xp.
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get a new card - many old ones aren't supported on XP - they are dirt cheap so just pick one up and all will be well.  I had to get a new one with XP.
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You need to get the XP pro upgrade.  It should come with a new recovery disc.
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Reinstall it... but first uninstall than reinstall...\n\nIf this doesnt work back up your system to a time where u knew that it was working... if you Have Xp
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Call the people you brought the computer from and have them fix it. They should have given you the CDs.
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You have to make sure you eject it for safe removal to avoid corruption.  Some rescue applications may work. Support is best in XP and 2000, if you're using ME or 98, spend some money. Mac works fine as well.
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Yes sounds like a corrupt file making it restart and then boot into safe mode. Try reinstalling and when you get the to part that says there is already a xp installation on the disk, select repair option, this will reinstall all the system files, and hopefully fix your problem. \n\nLast resort option --do a reinstall and make the settings _ leave current os system intact and then when choosing windows folder name it windows2 and it will be a fresh copy of XP on your computer but if you go to C:&#92;Documents and settings&#92; you should see your old user account, all your My documents and desktop files are there, just everthing has to be reinstalled - use this option as a last resort.
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If you're using XP, System Restore is a great tool.\n\nGo to Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore.  Follow the directions and you're on the way!
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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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Not quite sure but format hard drive load xp pro.\nIf not try the link below.\nHope this helps.\n\nGood Luck.
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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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it sounds like you are trying to 'UPGRADE' to win xp.\n\nThe PC is still trying to boot to the former OS it sounds like.\n\ninsert the XP disk, re-boot, make sure it is set to boot from CD.  When prompted to 'install' or 'repair', Press 'R' for repair.\n\nthen it will desplay 2 windows installations, press the number that corresponds to the XP installaton, then enter.\nit should then ask for the Administrator password, just press enter.\n\nat the dos prompt type: 'fixboot' (no quotes,) then enter\nit will ask you to confirm....say yes.\n\nwhen the prompt returns, type: 'fixmbr' (again, no quotes,) then enter.\nConfirm it again...yes\n\nremove the CD, type 'exit', then enter.\n\nThat should do it.
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what do u mean by recover.i have an XP.u go to the control panel in the start menu then go to account..you'll see what u need there for sure
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u probably need to redownload and reinstall it\nor if ur running xp restore computer to a date when it worked