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Welcome to Microsoft's Windows XP Professional repair install guide
for earlier versions released without a pre-installed service pack or
service pack1. This guide is step by step and should be used when serious
problems arrive within Windows that result in a no boot or an inability to
login occur.
This process should only be used to access Windows for data
recovery and backup, it could be possible that your issues are caused by
viruses, spyware, malware, Trojans or even faulty hardware. A fresh clean
install is always recommended.
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Special Notes:
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This version of Windows XP Professional does not
support large hard drives, and if you are using one that is bigger
than 137 GB then you will not be able to access any of the space
above that number during install. You could consider slipstreaming
the service pack onto your disk.
See here
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Windows should
see the hard drive during setup, if not then use this guide:
See here
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Your Windows XP Professional CD
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Windows XP COA, or serial number.
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Your computer Plugged into Mains Power
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A Computer, with the usual accessories (Mouse,
monitor, keyboard etc)
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CD-ROM/DVD Drive.
To start this Windows install. First check that the first boot
device in your system BIOS is set to the CD-ROM Drive.
( To find out how to access the BIOS please refer to your
motherboard manual or the manufacturer of your Computer. (The system bios can
usually be entered on boot, usually by pressing the F1, F2, F8, F10 or DEL key.
Make sure you save the settings before exiting))
If you are unsure or don't want to enter the BIOS then just test
the computer by putting the CD-ROM in the drive and reboot your computer. This is the recommended way to
install windows.
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