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Save my name, email, and site URL in my browser for next time I post a comment. Download Article Explore this Article parts. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Part 1. Back up your files. Since you'll be reinstalling the operating system, there's a good chance that you'll lose your saved files in the process. Creating a backup file will ensure that you can restore the files at any time.
After backing up your files, you'll need to move the backup file to an external location e. Find your product key. The product key is a character code. It's usually located on a sticker that's on the bottom of the computer laptops , the back of the CPU tower desktops , or inside of the Windows XP box.
If you can't find your product key sticker, you can try using ProduKey to retrieve your computer's product key. Click Start. It's a green button in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Click My Computer. This monitor-shaped option is in the upper-right side of the Start window.
Doing so will open the My Computer folder. Enable viewing for hidden files and folders. To do so: [1] X Research source Click the Tools tab in the top-left side of the window. Click Folder Options Click the View tab. Check the "Show hidden files and folders" circle. Click Apply , then click OK.
Double-click Local Disk. If there are multiple Local Disk options, make sure that you double-click the C: drive. Double-click the Windows folder. This will open the Windows folder.
Double-click the i folder. You may have to scroll down to find this option. Find the "winnt Doing so will launch the Windows XP setup process. Wait for the setup window to appear.
Depending on how fast your computer is and which programs were open when you double-clicked winnt Once the setup window appears, you may proceed with reinstalling Windows XP.
Part 2. This will initiate the setup. Press the "I agree" key. At the bottom of the screen, you'll see a key e. Press the "Don't Repair" key. You'll see this listed at the bottom of the screen. The "Don't Repair" key is usually Esc. Delete your current XP installation. Select the NTFS hard drive option using the arrow keys, then press the "Delete" key usually D that's listed at the bottom of the screen.
This will indicate to Windows that you want to delete the selected installation. Press L when prompted. Doing so erases the hard drive and returns you to the installation menu. This will select your computer's hard drive as the installation point.
Format your computer's hard drive. In the Organization: text box, enter your organization or business name. In the next window not shown , enter the Windows XP product key. This key should have come with your Windows XP purchase. If your computer will be on a network, this is how it will be identified to other computers. Feel free to change the computer name to anything you wish.
In the Administrator password: text box, enter a password for the local administrator account. This field can be left blank but it's not recommended to do so for security purposes. Confirm this password in the Confirm password: text box. In the Date and Time Settings window, set the correct date, time and time zone settings. The Networking Settings window will appear next with two options for you to choose from — Typical settings or Custom settings.
If you're installing Windows XP in on a single computer or a computer on a home network, chances are the correct option to choose is Typical settings.
If you're installing Windows XP in a corporate environment, you may need to choose the Custom settings option but check with your system administrator first. Even in this case, the Typical settings option is probably the right one. The Workgroup or Computer Domain window will appear next with two options for you to choose from — No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain If you're installing Windows XP on a single computer or a computer on a home network, chances are the correct option to choose is No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain If you're on a network, enter the workgroup name of that network here.
Otherwise, feel free to leave the default workgroup name and continue. If you're installing Windows XP in a corporate environment, you may need to choose the Yes, make this computer a member of the following domain: option and enter a domain name but check with your system administrator first.
If you're not sure, choose No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain After the Windows XP start up splash screen appeared in the last step, a window titled Display Settings will appear.
The next window is titled Monitor Settings and is asking for confirmation that you can read the text on the screen. This will tell Windows XP that the automatic resolution changes it made in the previous step were successful.
If you can not read the text on the screen, the screen is garbled or not clear, click Cancel if you are able. If you can't see the Cancel button don't worry. The screen will automatically revert to the previous setting in 20 seconds. The Welcome to Microsoft Windows screen appears next, informing you that the next few minutes will be spent setting up your computer. The Checking your Internet connectivity screen appears next, informing you that Windows is checking to see if your computer is connected to the Internet.
In this step, Windows XP wants to know whether your computer connects to the Internet through a network or if it connects to the Internet directly.
If you have a broadband connection, like DSL or a cable or fiber connection, and are using a router or if you're on another type of home or business network then choose Yes, this computer will connect through a local area network or home network. If your computer connects directly to the internet via a modem dial-up or broadband , choose No, this computer will connect directly to the Internet.
Windows XP will see most modern Internet connection setups, even those involving only a single PC, as on a network so the first option is probably the most likely choice for most users. In this step, setup wants to know the names of the users who will use Windows XP so it can set up individual accounts for each user. You must enter at least one name but can enter up to 5 here.
More users can be entered from within Windows XP after installation is complete. We're almost there! All of the necessary files are installed and all of the necessary settings are configured. Windows XP is now loading for the first time. This may take a minute or two depending on your computer's speed.
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