How to Reinstall XP If I Am Now Getting a Blue Screen
If you are getting a blue-screen error when you try to boot or use your Windows XP computer, reinstalling the operating system can help fix the problem. If you want to perform this reinstall without losing any of your programs or user data, you can do so by performing a Repair Installation from the Windows XP disc, which reinstalls the operating system's files without touching your data or software.
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
-
1
Put the Windows XP CD into your computer and then restart the computer so that it boots from the CD drive.
-
2
Press any key on the keyboard when you are asked to do so by the onscreen message.
-
-
3
Press "Enter" once the setup windows disappear and are replaced by the welcome screen, then press "F8" at the license-agreement page.
-
4
Press "R" once you highlight the installation of XP that you want to fix. This starts the repair installation process, which takes around 30 to 45 minutes to complete.
-
1
