Trick To Perform a Repair Installation of Windows XP,Part 1

Perform a Repair Installation of Windows XP
Plan Your Windows XP Repair Installation
  

Step 1 of 19

Repairing a Windows XP installation is valuable when you need to keep your programs and data in tact but need to restore the Windows XP system files to their original state. This is often an easy fix for complicated Windows XP issues. You should also locate the Windows XP product key, a 25-digit alphanumeric code unique to your copy of Windows XP. 
Note: The steps and screen shots shown in these 19 steps refer specifically to Windows XP Professional but will also serve perfectly well as a guide to repairing Windows XP Home Edition.
Note: Not using Windows XP? Every modern Windows operating system has a similar operating system repair process.

Boot From the Windows XP CD
  

Step 2 of 19

To begin the Windows XP repair process, you will need to boot from the Windows XP CD.

-Press a key to force the computer to boot from the Windows CD.

Press F6 to Install a Third Party Driver
  

Step 3 of 19

The Windows Setup screen will appear and a number of files and drivers necessary for the setup process will load.
As long as you are doing a repair installation from a Windows XP SP3 CD, this step is probably not necessary.

Press ENTER to Set Up Windows XP
  

Step 4 of 19

Press Enter to setup Windows XP now.

Read and Accept the Windows XP Licensing Agreement
  

Step 5 of 19

The next screen that appears is the Windows XP Licensing Agreement screen. 

Tip: Press the Page Down key to advance through the licensing agreement faster.

Select the Windows XP Installation to Repair
  

 Step 6 of 19
On the next screen, Windows XP Setup needs to know which Windows installation you want to either repair or install a fresh copy over.
The single installation of Windows on your PC should already be highlighted. If you have multiple installations, use the arrow keys on your keyboard to select the installation that you are wanting to reinstall.
Since we want to repair the selected Windows XP installation, press the R key to continue.
Wait for the Current Windows XP Files to Delete
  

Step 7 of 19

Windows XP Setup will now delete the necessary system files from the Windows XP installation that is currently on your hard drive. Note: No data files like word processor files, spreadsheet files, music files, photos, etc. should be deleted during this process.

Wait for the Windows XP Installation Files to Copy
  

 Step 8 of 19

Windows XP Setup will now copy the necessary installation files from the Windows XP installation CD to the hard drive.

Windows XP Repair Installation Begins
  

 Step 9 of 19

Windows XP will now begin installing. Usually the time here is an exaggeration. Windows XP will probably be setup sooner than this.

Choose Regional and Language Options
  

Step 10 of 19
The first section allows you to change the default Windows XP language and the default location. If the options listed match your preferences, no changes are necessary. The second section allows you to change the default Windows XP input language and device. After you've made any changes, or if you've determined no changes are necessary, clickNext >.
Please proceed to How to Perform a Repair Installation of Windows XP - Part 2 -to continue.