Every computer user should know how to reinstall Windows XP. Why should? Yes, because such a need can arise for any PC user. Not always a specialist can come to you quickly. And is it worth it to pay for what you can do yourself yourself in a quality manner? Just study this information and I assure you that reinstalling Windows XP will become commonplace for you. In addition, this is a very exciting process for those who love their personal computer and comfortable work on it.
Today it is fashionable to issue the so-called instructions "for dummies" that teach you how to work on a PC, create web pages, and use computer programs. Our instruction is in some way also "for dummies", therefore it is written in the most accessible form. Now you can assume that reinstalling the operating system from today is not a problem for you, and in this area you are no longer a "teapot", but an advanced user. Well, will we study?
In fact, there is nothing complicated about this. Nevertheless, in the process of reinstalling the OS (operating system) , certain nuances may arise, which at first glance may even seem to be problems. Keep calm, then reinstalling Windows XP will be simple and comfortable.
So what do we need first of all? Of course, the installation disk with Windows XP. If the installation or reinstallation is done on a netbook, then you need a flash drive instead of a disk. The disc itself can be purchased, or you can download the operating system from the Internet. Here it is up to you to decide, since there are plenty of possibilities and methods.
The next step is to get into the BIOS. This is made extremely simple. It is necessary to restart the computer at the very beginning several times (when you get used to it, it is enough once) to press the Delete key. In BIOS, in the boot menu (Boot) we find the CD-ROM and move it up. The BIOS versions are slightly different, but the bottom line is that we need to install the boot from the CD-ROM (or flash drive, of course).
Save, exit BIOS. Reinstalling Windows XP continues, and the OS installation menu appears in front of us. Now select the desired section to install the system. Usually this is drive "C". The disk should be formatted simply by following the prompts. It is simply impossible to get confused, but if this happens, just calm down and look carefully at the installation menu.
That's it, the disk has been formatted, installation continues. The system copies the installation files to the hard disk (hard drive), and then automatically restarts the computer. Now, actually, the direct reinstallation of Windows XP begins. All necessary drivers are installed. Although it is possible to put them in addition you do not have to.
But in any case, you should have disks that, when buying a PC, came along with the motherboard, video card, monitor, sound and network cards. Just at the end of the OS installation, you will take turns inserting the CD into the drive and follow the prompts. Often all the necessary drivers are on the same drive, and in your case, everything will probably be installed along with the OS.
So, after the simple manipulations we have done, in particular after formatting the disk, reinstalling Windows XP will continue automatically. It itself will end, and you just have to manually enter the name of the computer at will and set the regio where you are located. That's almost all - and soon you will see the OS welcome window in front of you.
Now, most likely, you will need to update the Windows XP system, because when reinstalling all the previous similar operations were lost. For this purpose, simply through the Start menu, you need to perform an automatic OS update . At the same time, you can update other programs, in particular Microsoft Office. Naturally, you should have access to the Internet. Then, with the appropriate settings, each subsequent update of the Windows XP system will occur automatically. That’s all wisdom. Congratulations on your new knowledge!