XP Repair Install Printable version
Because of Service Packs, virus, malware, spyware, etc. changes and warnings will be added.
Please Read entire article before proceeding with the Repair Install.
It is extremely important that you backup important data that
is not available from other media sources. This backup should be
located on a separate hard drive, CD, DVD, network storage,
etc. that will not be affected by the repair install.
Please check out the warning links before attempting the Repair
Install.
It is to your advantage you follow the suggestions to prevent data
loss and especially if you also have the capability to boot into XP,
perform the steps listed in the Warning #1 , before proceeding with
the repair install.
If the capability to boot into Windows XP is still available and the
steps listed in the warning did not help the situation, you can use
an OEM XP Pro or Home, "retail" full version or upgrade CD of the
same version Home or Pro to perform a Repair Install. OEM Restore
disks or folders will not work for the Repair Install.
A Repair Install will replace the system files with the files on the
XP CD used for the Repair Install. It will leave your applications
and settings intact, but Windows updates will need to be reapplied.
A Repair Install will replace files altered by ad ware and malware,
but will not fix an ad ware, malware problem.
You can use the In place upgrade option to change a Product Key in
the event you entered a key that was already activated.
An option I highly recommend is creating a Slipstreamed XP CD with
SP1, SP2, etc..
Slipstreaming Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) Good
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Slipstream step by step Better
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mirror link for AutoStreamer Best!!
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XP REPAIR INSTALL
1. Boot the computer using the XP CD. You may need to change the
boot order in the system BIOS. Check your system documentation
for steps to access the BIOS and change the boot order.
2. When you see the "Welcome To Setup" screen, you will see the
options below This portion of the Setup program prepares Microsoft
Windows XP to run on your computer:
To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.
To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R.