How to Reboot Windows XP With a CD

If you're running a computer with Windows XP on it, chances are you've had it for a while. Even if you haven't, it's not uncommon for files to become corrupt or for the system to become a little sluggish. In more serious cases, it may become impossible to boot up Windows normally. For whatever reason, sometimes it's necessary to reinstall or repair Windows XP. To do this you'll need to be able to reboot from the Windows XP CD.

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How to Reboot Windows XP With a CD

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By Liz Turner, eHow Contributing Writer

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If you're running a computer with Windows XP on it, chances are you've had it for a while. Even if you haven't, it's not uncommon for files to become corrupt or for the system to become a little sluggish. In more serious cases, it may become impossible to boot up Windows normally. For whatever reason, sometimes it's necessary to reinstall or repair Windows XP. To do this you'll need to be able to reboot from the Windows XP CD.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

 

Things You'll Need:

• Original Windows XP CD Windows license key

1. Step 1
   Make sure you have your Windows XP license key. It must be the key that came with your version of Windows. If your computer came pre-loaded with Windows, the key will usually be on a sticker on the computer itself.
   
2. Step 2
   Insert the Windows CD into the CD or DVD drive and restart the computer.
   
3. Step 3
   Watch the screen during the restart. When a screen comes up that says "Press any key to boot from CD," press a key. Windows will now reboot from the CD.
   
4. Step 4
   Follow the instructions on the screen. When you get to the screen that offers the choice of pressing "ENTER" to set up Windows XP, or pressing "R" to repair the installation using Recovery Console, choose "ENTER."
   
5. Step 5
   Read the end-user license agreement and press the appropriate keys. You will be then be given the choice of repairing the current Windows installation, or installing a fresh copy of Windows. Choose "repair." This will leave your files and applications intact while replacing Windows system files.
   
6. Step 6
   Allow the setup to continue on its own. Follow any instruction on the screen until the reboot is complete and Windows XP has once again booted up on your computer.
   
   
   

Tips & Warnings

• Back up your files before attempting this procedure. Remember to keep a regular backup anyway; if your computer has reached the point where Windows will no longer boot normally it may be too late.