How to Download From the Defrag Program Disk on Windows XP

Redownloading the built-in Windows XP defrag program from the installation program disk is necessary when changes to your XP system result in the defrag program becoming nonfunctional or corrupt. You do this by repairing the operating system, which will redownload and install the defrag program from the installation CD to your computer, fixing the issue.

Things You'll Need

  • Windows XP CD
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the XP CD into the CD drive.

    • 2

      Restart the computer. Press any key when prompted to boot from CD.

    • 3

      Press "Enter" at the welcome screen.

    • 4

      Tap "F8" at the license agreement.

    • 5

      Highlight the drive containing the corrupt defrag program (typically C). Press "R" to repair the drive, redownloading the reinstalling the defrag program.

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