Quick Answer: How Do I Do a Repair Install of Windows Xp?

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Contents How Do I Repair Windows Xp Without a Disk? Restore Without Installation Cd/Dvd Turn on the Computer. Press and Hold the F8 Key. at the Advanced Boot...

Quick Answer: How Do I Do a Repair Install of Windows Xp?
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How do I repair Windows XP without a disk?

Restore without installation CD/DVD

  1. Turn on the computer.
  2. Press and hold the F8 key.
  3. At the Advanced Boot Options screen, choose Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
  4. Press Enter.
  5. Log in as Administrator.
  6. When Command Prompt appears, type this command: rstrui.exe.
  7. Press Enter.

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How do I reinstall Windows XP without reinstalling?

To reload Windows XP without losing files, you can perform an in-place upgrade, also known as a repair installation.

  1. Insert the Windows XP CD into the optical drive and then press “Ctrl-Alt-Del” to restart the computer.
  2. Press any key when prompted to load the contents of the disc.
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