How to Reinstall Windows XP After a Crash
Windows XP is one of the most stable operating systems ever created. But like all operating systems, it is possible for it to crash for various reasons. This could be due to a virus, excessive "spyware" type programs or another software problem. Often, when problems on a computer are stacking up and cause it to crash, the best solution is to make what is called a "clean install" of Windows. This should erase any lingering software trouble on the PC and allow you to start over.
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Instructions
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Put your Windows XP CD in the CD-ROM drive and restart your computer. If you are able to get back into Windows after your crash, you can restart by clicking on the "Start" menu, choosing "Shut Down" and selecting ''Restart" from the drop-down menu. Otherwise, simply insert your CD in the drive and power up your computer.
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Press a key on your keyboard when you see the "Press any key to boot from CD" message. This will start your computer from the XP disk.
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Hit "Enter" at the "Welcome to Setup" screen.
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Hit the "F8" key after you have read the Microsoft Software License Terms.
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Follow the directions on the screen to format (erase) part of your hard drive so that Windows XP can be installed. Input your software key when the screen that asks you to do so comes up. Formatting your hard drive and installing Windows XP will take some time after you have begun the process.
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Tips & Warnings
Reinstalling in this way will cause you to lose any files on your computer.
