How to Boot From a CD for XP Repair
Windows XP comes in a bootable CD that you can use to boot your computer from a CD/DVD-ROM instead of the hard disk. This bootable CD also allows you to repair Windows XP in the event of an operating system failure. Most computers are configured by default to detect bootable CDs during computer startup.
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Instructions
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Insert your Windows XP CD into a DVD or a CD-ROM drive.
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Restart the computer. The BIOS, or Basic Input/Output System, detects the Windows XP CD and prompts you to press any key to boot from it. Your computer then starts loading the Windows XP Setup wizard.
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Press "R" during the Windows XP Setup screen to start repairing Windows XP.
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Tips & Warnings
If the BIOS does not prompt you to boot from the Windows XP CD, restart your computer and press the "F10" key, then select your CD/DVD drive and press "Enter."
