Even though the second option is to repair a Windows XP installation , the Recovery Console is not the option we want. We choose to truly perform a complete repair installation a few steps from now. Read through the agreement and press F8 to confirm that you agree with the terms.
Press the Page Down key to advance through the licensing agreement faster. This is not to suggest that you should skip reading the agreement though!
You should always read 'small print' especially when it comes to operating systems and other software. 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. Windows XP Setup will now delete the necessary system files from the Windows XP installation that is currently on your hard drive.
This step usually only takes a few seconds and no user intervention is necessary. No data files like word processor files, spreadsheet files, music files, photos, etc.
Only system files that Windows XP is able to restore are being deleted. The Setup will complete in approximately: time estimation on the left is based on the number of tasks that the Windows XP setup process has left to complete, not on a true estimation of the time it will take to complete them. Usually, the time here is an exaggeration.
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. If you wish to make changes, click on the Customize The second section allows you to change the default Windows XP input language and device.
The Workgroup or Computer Domain window will appear next with two options for you to choose from - No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain If you're installing Windows XP on a single computer or a computer on a home network, chances are the correct option to choose is No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain If you're on a network, enter the workgroup name of that network here. Otherwise, feel free to leave the default workgroup name and continue.
If you're installing Windows XP in a corporate environment, you may need to choose the Yes, make this computer a member of the following domain: option and enter a domain name, but check with your system administrator first. If it is then I would need to get a battery before I replace the operating system.
I have not set up microsoft outlook since 5 years ago and no longer remember how to do that. But I anticipate I will need to get isp codes or use smtp or something like that?
I'll have to google search for the aol configuration too. Using wifi and speed test. How do I download now and them get them to the proper place on my internal drive after the operating system installation.
Is it somehow a simple copy and paste somewhere or does the operating system look and find it on the external hard drive to place the files in the right place? The download options are run, save and cancel. If i click on save now can it go to the extrnal hard drive for use later? I am guessing that this is a lot diffrent than the word, excel, powerpoint, adobe files etc which is a copy and paste to my documents? And the same for the drivers, the updated drivers could be downloaded somehow to the external drive and then somehow go to the right place after operating system installation?
How do i find each driver that is old to make sure it seeks a new driver that is on the external drive? Where are all the drivers populated to go through the process? Do I somehow skip this step by not installing the drivers on the dll cd and somehow install drivers from the external drive the first time. How do I do this? I use windows xp sp3 and I have a disk from dell that is a reinstallation cd Microsoft windows xp home edition service pack 2: Also I have microsoft office and if I have any problems with it I reinsert the cd and it enables repairs.
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Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. In reply to Daavee's post on November 2, In reply to needhelpwithwindowsxp's post on November 4, Please indicated the steps and pitfalls and fail safe methods as per the first entry. Thank you. There is never a need to activate Windows since it's already and perpetually activated.
PA Bear already provided good instructions in one of the other threads you began. Here is the link he provided again:. You should definitely have everything you need to successfully reinstall Windows and upgrade it saved to your external hard drive first, including your SP3 standalone executable, IE8 installation file, antivirus installation file, all your drivers, etc. Make sure you have everything handy before you format your drive!!!!
You are making things more confusing about using the word Repair. By all means, copy your data to an external drive. Then copy it back whenever you'd like. Backing up "program files" like those belonging to Microsoft Office won't work. You will need to reinstall all your programs. You can Google for more information or post to an AOL user forum. As far as the data you do want to save, only you know the answer to this. Yes, most will likely be in your My Documents folder, but you may have saved files to any old place on your hard drive.
Just go through every folder and see what you want to save. If you're not sure, copy every single file you have!
In reply to Daavee's post on November 7, Currently I am backing up my documents and desktop but I will need to learn how to backup files of contacts within microsoft outlook, aol etc 2 run a malware scan on the external hard drive. I will try to keep it as simple as possible. Service packs SP are actually the updates of their respective programs.
SP3 is nothing but just an update of Windows having the latest security and maintenance features. The fixmbr utility creates a master boot record on the specified hard drive from which you are currently booting Windows XP.
This will fix any damage that may have been corrupted in the Master Boot Record. Assuming the only problem you prefer is a corrupted and reliable Master Boot Record, Windows XP should boot fine here. If your netbook does not start normally, you will receive an error message similar to the following:.
What do you see, MBR? This is the first sector on the hard drive and basically indicates that this BIOS is looking for your current operating system on your current computer. If mbr is faulty, your device will not start. If you want to repair the MBR, you need to restart your computer normally. Here are the most detailed steps: 1. If you do not receive this message, you will need to configure your BIOS and use the boot menu to make sure you are booting from the CD.
After the Recovery Console packages, select the Windows installation you want to repair. If there is only one Windows installation listed, click 1. After selecting the installation, press Windows Media Channels and then enter the administrator password. By default, the administrator information is blank.
Step 1. Reboot and configure the BIOS to boot the host computer from the new media. You can usually press F12 plus any other appropriate key to specify the specific device that will be used to start Windows. Step 3.
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