How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP</t= itle> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PlaceName"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PlaceType"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"place"/>  <style>  </style>  </head> <body lang=3DEN-US link=3Dblue vlink=3Dpurple style=3D'tab-interval:.5in'> <div class=3DSection1> How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP<o:p></o:p> The information in this article applies to: <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]><img width=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError al= t=3D"*"> = <![endif]>Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition <o:p></o:p></= p> <![if !supportLists]><img width=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError al= t=3D"*"> = <![endif]>Microsoft Windows XP Professional<o:p></o:p> Th= is article was previously published under Q315341 <o:p></o:p> SUMMARY<o:p></o:p>= Th= is article describes how to perform an in-place upgrade, or reinstallation, of Windows XP. This is also named a repair installation. When you perform an in-place upgrade of Windows XP, you reinstall Windows to the same folder. You may want to do this if you need to repair your installation of Windows XP. This may be necessary for any of the following reasons: <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>You cannot start Windows XP in Safe Mode. For addition= al information about how to start your Windows XP-based computer in Safe Mode, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: <o:p></o:p> <a href=3D"http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;315222">3= 15222</a> A Description of the Safe Mode Boot Options in Windows XP <o:p></o:p></span= > <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>The problem is caused by a recently installed system update (Windows Update, hotfix, Windows XP service pack, or Microsoft Inter= net Explorer update), and you cannot solve the problem in any other way. <o:p><= /o:p> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>There is a registry problem that cannot be solved by u= sing other tools, such as System Restore. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>You need to apply default (file and registry) permissi= ons to your Windows XP installation. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>You need to register Component Object Model (COM) components and Windows File Protection (WFP) files. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>You need Windows Setup to enumerate Plug and Play devi= ces again, including the hardware abstraction layer (HAL).<o:p></o:p> To reinstall Windows XP, use the appropriate method in the "More Information" section of this article. <o:p></o:p> MORE INFORMATION<o= :p></o:p> Be= fore You Perform an In-Place Upgrade<o:p></o:p> IMPORTANT: <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>If your computer came preinstalled with Windows XP, pl= ease see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base before you follow= the steps later in this article: <o:p></o:p> <a href=3D"http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;312369">3= 12369</a> May Lose Data or Program Settings After Reinstalling Windows XP <o:p></o:p>= <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>If you perform an in-place upgrade of Windows XP, all existing restore points are removed and a new System Checkpoint restore poi= nt is created after the in-place upgrade is complete. Do not perform an in-pla= ce upgrade if you may need to use System Restore to roll your system back to a previous state.For additional information, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: <o:p></o:p> <a href=3D"http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;301224">3= 01224</a> System Restore 'Restore Points' Are Missing or Deleted <o:p></o:p></= p> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>Backup copies of your registry files (in the %systemroot%\Repair folder) are also replaced after the in-place upgrade is complete. The registry files in the Repair folder are either from the first time you started Windows XP or the last time you used the Backup utility to backup your <st1:place><st1:PlaceName>System</st1:PlaceName> <st= 1:PlaceType>State</spa= n></st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. Copy these registry backups to another location before you perform an in-place upgrade= if you may need to use them after the in-place upgrade is complete. <o:p></o:p= > <![if !supportLists]><img width=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError al= t=3D"*"> = <![endif]>Do not perform a repair or in-place upgrade to repair a component or program that is not currently installed. If you can, use <stro= ng>Add or Remove Programs in Con= trol Panel or reinstall the component or program instead of Windows. <o:p></o:p>= <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>If your computer requires a non-Microsoft mass storage device driver or HAL, make sure that you have a copy of the necessary files= on a floppy disk before you perform a repair or in-place upgrade. <o:p></o:p><= /span> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>Do not use a repair or in-place upgrade to try to reso= lve a problem with a user account, password, or local profile. To determine if = the problem is related to a user account, password, or local profile, create another user account (if you can) and log on to that account to see if the problem is resolved. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>Do not use a repair or in-place upgrade to resolve a problem with third-party applications, files or registry entries. <o:p></o:= p> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>Do not use a repair or in-place upgrade if you suspect disk problems. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>Do not use a repair or in-place upgrade if you suspect= a problem with a non-Microsoft device and the latest device drivers are curre= ntly installed for the device. <o:p></o:p> Me= thod 1: Reinstall Windows XP from Within Windows XP<o:p></o:p> To reinstall Windows XP from within Windows XP, follow these steps: <o:p></o:p= > <![if !supportLists]>1.<sp= an style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>Start your computer. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>2.<sp= an style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>Insert the Windows XP CD into your computer's CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>3.<sp= an style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP page that appea= rs, click Install Windows XP= . <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>4.<sp= an style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>On the Welcome to Windows Setup page, click <s= pan style=3D'font-family:Verdana'>Upgrade (Recommended) in the = Installation Type box (if it = is not already selected), and then click Next. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>5. = <![endif]>On the License Agreement page, click I accept this agreement, and = then click Next. <o:= p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>6. = <![endif]>On the Your Product Key page, type the 25-character product key in the appropriate = Product key boxes, and then click Next. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>7.<sp= an style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>On the Get Updated Setup Files page, select the option that you want, and then click N= ext. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>8.<sp= an style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>Follow the instructions on the remaining pages of the Windows XP Setup Wizard to reinstall Windows XP.<o:p></o:p> Me= thod 2: Reinstall Windows XP by Starting Your Computer from the Windows XP CD<o:p><= /o:p> To reinstall Windows XP by starting your computer from the Windows XP CD, foll= ow these steps: <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>1.<sp= an style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>Insert the Windows XP CD into your computer's CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and then restart your computer. When the "Press any key= to boot from CD" message appears on the screen, press a key to start your computer from the Windows XP CD. NOTE: Your comp= uter must be configured to start from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For more information about how to configure your computer to start from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, see your computer's documentation or contact your computer manufacturer. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>2.<sp= an style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>You receive the following message on the Welcome to Se= tup screen that appears:<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>3. &n= bsp; = ; <![endif]> This portion of the Set= up program prepares Microsoft <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>4. &n= bsp; = ; <![endif]> Windows XP to run on yo= ur computer:<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>5. &n= bsp; = ; <![endif]><o:p> </o:p> <![if !supportLists]>6. &n= bsp; = ; <![endif]> To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>7. &n= bsp; = ; <![endif]><o:p> </o:p> <![if !supportLists]>8. &n= bsp; = ; <![endif]> To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>9. &n= bsp; = ; <![endif]><o:p> </o:p> <![if !supportLists]>10. &= nbsp; &nbs= p; <![endif]> To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.<o:p></o:p> = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; <o:p></o:p> Press ENTER = to set up Windows XP. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>11.<s= pan style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>On the Windows XP Licensing Agreement screen, press F8= to agree to the license agreement. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>12.<s= pan style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>Make sure that your current installation of Windows XP= is selected in the box, and then press R to repair Windows XP. <o:p></o:p></sp= an> <![if !supportLists]>13.<s= pan style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>Follow the instructions on the remaining screens to reinstall Windows XP. After you repair Windows XP, you may be required to reactivate your copy of Windows XP. For additional information, click the article number below to view the arti= cle in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: <o:p></o:p> <a href=3D"http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;310064">3= 10064</a> HOW TO: Troubleshoot Windows XP Setup Problems When You Upgrade from Window= s 98 or Windows Me <o:p></o:p> Af= ter You Perform an In-Place Upgrade<o:p></o:p> Af= ter you perform an in-place upgrade or repair installation, you must reinstall all updates to Windows. To reinstall Windows updates, visit the following Micro= soft Web site: <o:p></o:p> <a href=3D"http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com" target=3D"_top">http://windowsu= pdate.microsoft.com</a><o:p></o:p> For additional information about how to troubleshoot specific Windows XP Setup issues, click the article numbers below to view the articles in the Microso= ft Knowledge Base: <o:p></o:p> <a href=3D"http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;312369">3= 12369</a> You May Lose Data or Program Settings After Reinstalling, Repairing, or Upgrading Windows XP <o:p></o:p> <a href=3D"http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;312368">3= 12368</a> Data Loss May Occur After Reinstalling, Repairing, or Upgrading Windows XP = <o:p></o:p> For additional information about Windows XP Setup, click the article numbers be= low to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: <o:p></o:p> <a href=3D"http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;286463">2= 86463</a> Release Notes for Windows XP Setup Contained in the Pro.txt File <o:p></o:p= > <a href=3D"http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;306824">3= 06824</a> Release Notes for Windows XP Setup Contained in the Home.txt File <o:p></o:= p> <a href=3D"http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;286647">2= 86647</a> Windows XP Read1st.txt File Contents <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>= </div> </body> </html>

MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Location: file:///C:/E5AA1F50/HowtoPerformanIn-PlaceUpgradeReinstallationofWindowsXP.htm Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP</t= itle> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PlaceName"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"PlaceType"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name=3D"place"/>  <style>  </style>  </head> <body lang=3DEN-US link=3Dblue vlink=3Dpurple style=3D'tab-interval:.5in'> <div class=3DSection1> How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP<o:p></o:p> The information in this article applies to: <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]><img width=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError al= t=3D"*"> = <![endif]>Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition <o:p></o:p></= p> <![if !supportLists]><img width=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError al= t=3D"*"> = <![endif]>Microsoft Windows XP Professional<o:p></o:p> Th= is article was previously published under Q315341 <o:p></o:p> SUMMARY<o:p></o:p>= Th= is article describes how to perform an in-place upgrade, or reinstallation, of Windows XP. This is also named a repair installation. When you perform an in-place upgrade of Windows XP, you reinstall Windows to the same folder. You may want to do this if you need to repair your installation of Windows XP. This may be necessary for any of the following reasons: <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>You cannot start Windows XP in Safe Mode. For addition= al information about how to start your Windows XP-based computer in Safe Mode, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: <o:p></o:p> <a href=3D"http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;315222">3= 15222</a> A Description of the Safe Mode Boot Options in Windows XP <o:p></o:p></span= > <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>The problem is caused by a recently installed system update (Windows Update, hotfix, Windows XP service pack, or Microsoft Inter= net Explorer update), and you cannot solve the problem in any other way. <o:p><= /o:p> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>There is a registry problem that cannot be solved by u= sing other tools, such as System Restore. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>You need to apply default (file and registry) permissi= ons to your Windows XP installation. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>You need to register Component Object Model (COM) components and Windows File Protection (WFP) files. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>You need Windows Setup to enumerate Plug and Play devi= ces again, including the hardware abstraction layer (HAL).<o:p></o:p> To reinstall Windows XP, use the appropriate method in the "More Information" section of this article. <o:p></o:p> MORE INFORMATION<o= :p></o:p> Be= fore You Perform an In-Place Upgrade<o:p></o:p> IMPORTANT: <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>If your computer came preinstalled with Windows XP, pl= ease see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base before you follow= the steps later in this article: <o:p></o:p> <a href=3D"http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;312369">3= 12369</a> May Lose Data or Program Settings After Reinstalling Windows XP <o:p></o:p>= <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>If you perform an in-place upgrade of Windows XP, all existing restore points are removed and a new System Checkpoint restore poi= nt is created after the in-place upgrade is complete. Do not perform an in-pla= ce upgrade if you may need to use System Restore to roll your system back to a previous state.For additional information, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: <o:p></o:p> <a href=3D"http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;301224">3= 01224</a> System Restore 'Restore Points' Are Missing or Deleted <o:p></o:p></= p> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>Backup copies of your registry files (in the %systemroot%\Repair folder) are also replaced after the in-place upgrade is complete. The registry files in the Repair folder are either from the first time you started Windows XP or the last time you used the Backup utility to backup your <st1:place><st1:PlaceName>System</st1:PlaceName> <st= 1:PlaceType>State</spa= n></st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. Copy these registry backups to another location before you perform an in-place upgrade= if you may need to use them after the in-place upgrade is complete. <o:p></o:p= > <![if !supportLists]><img width=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError al= t=3D"*"> = <![endif]>Do not perform a repair or in-place upgrade to repair a component or program that is not currently installed. If you can, use <stro= ng>Add or Remove Programs in Con= trol Panel or reinstall the component or program instead of Windows. <o:p></o:p>= <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>If your computer requires a non-Microsoft mass storage device driver or HAL, make sure that you have a copy of the necessary files= on a floppy disk before you perform a repair or in-place upgrade. <o:p></o:p><= /span> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>Do not use a repair or in-place upgrade to try to reso= lve a problem with a user account, password, or local profile. To determine if = the problem is related to a user account, password, or local profile, create another user account (if you can) and log on to that account to see if the problem is resolved. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>Do not use a repair or in-place upgrade to resolve a problem with third-party applications, files or registry entries. <o:p></o:= p> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>Do not use a repair or in-place upgrade if you suspect disk problems. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]><img wi= dth=3D9 height=3D9 src=3DPicExportError alt=3D"*"> <![endif]>Do not use a repair or in-place upgrade if you suspect= a problem with a non-Microsoft device and the latest device drivers are curre= ntly installed for the device. <o:p></o:p> Me= thod 1: Reinstall Windows XP from Within Windows XP<o:p></o:p> To reinstall Windows XP from within Windows XP, follow these steps: <o:p></o:p= > <![if !supportLists]>1.<sp= an style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>Start your computer. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>2.<sp= an style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>Insert the Windows XP CD into your computer's CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>3.<sp= an style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP page that appea= rs, click Install Windows XP= . <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>4.<sp= an style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>On the Welcome to Windows Setup page, click <s= pan style=3D'font-family:Verdana'>Upgrade (Recommended) in the = Installation Type box (if it = is not already selected), and then click Next. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>5. = <![endif]>On the License Agreement page, click I accept this agreement, and = then click Next. <o:= p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>6. = <![endif]>On the Your Product Key page, type the 25-character product key in the appropriate = Product key boxes, and then click Next. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>7.<sp= an style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>On the Get Updated Setup Files page, select the option that you want, and then click N= ext. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>8.<sp= an style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>Follow the instructions on the remaining pages of the Windows XP Setup Wizard to reinstall Windows XP.<o:p></o:p> Me= thod 2: Reinstall Windows XP by Starting Your Computer from the Windows XP CD<o:p><= /o:p> To reinstall Windows XP by starting your computer from the Windows XP CD, foll= ow these steps: <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>1.<sp= an style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>Insert the Windows XP CD into your computer's CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and then restart your computer. When the "Press any key= to boot from CD" message appears on the screen, press a key to start your computer from the Windows XP CD. NOTE: Your comp= uter must be configured to start from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For more information about how to configure your computer to start from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, see your computer's documentation or contact your computer manufacturer. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>2.<sp= an style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>You receive the following message on the Welcome to Se= tup screen that appears:<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>3. &n= bsp; = ; <![endif]> This portion of the Set= up program prepares Microsoft <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>4. &n= bsp; = ; <![endif]> Windows XP to run on yo= ur computer:<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>5. &n= bsp; = ; <![endif]><o:p> </o:p> <![if !supportLists]>6. &n= bsp; = ; <![endif]> To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>7. &n= bsp; = ; <![endif]><o:p> </o:p> <![if !supportLists]>8. &n= bsp; = ; <![endif]> To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>9. &n= bsp; = ; <![endif]><o:p> </o:p> <![if !supportLists]>10. &= nbsp; &nbs= p; <![endif]> To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.<o:p></o:p> = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; <o:p></o:p> Press ENTER = to set up Windows XP. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>11.<s= pan style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>On the Windows XP Licensing Agreement screen, press F8= to agree to the license agreement. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>12.<s= pan style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>Make sure that your current installation of Windows XP= is selected in the box, and then press R to repair Windows XP. <o:p></o:p></sp= an> <![if !supportLists]>13.<s= pan style=3D'font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> = <![endif]>Follow the instructions on the remaining screens to reinstall Windows XP. After you repair Windows XP, you may be required to reactivate your copy of Windows XP. For additional information, click the article number below to view the arti= cle in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: <o:p></o:p> <a href=3D"http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;310064">3= 10064</a> HOW TO: Troubleshoot Windows XP Setup Problems When You Upgrade from Window= s 98 or Windows Me <o:p></o:p> Af= ter You Perform an In-Place Upgrade<o:p></o:p> Af= ter you perform an in-place upgrade or repair installation, you must reinstall all updates to Windows. To reinstall Windows updates, visit the following Micro= soft Web site: <o:p></o:p> <a href=3D"http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com" target=3D"_top">http://windowsu= pdate.microsoft.com</a><o:p></o:p> For additional information about how to troubleshoot specific Windows XP Setup issues, click the article numbers below to view the articles in the Microso= ft Knowledge Base: <o:p></o:p> <a href=3D"http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;312369">3= 12369</a> You May Lose Data or Program Settings After Reinstalling, Repairing, or Upgrading Windows XP <o:p></o:p> <a href=3D"http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;312368">3= 12368</a> Data Loss May Occur After Reinstalling, Repairing, or Upgrading Windows XP = <o:p></o:p> For additional information about Windows XP Setup, click the article numbers be= low to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: <o:p></o:p> <a href=3D"http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;286463">2= 86463</a> Release Notes for Windows XP Setup Contained in the Pro.txt File <o:p></o:p= > <a href=3D"http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;306824">3= 06824</a> Release Notes for Windows XP Setup Contained in the Home.txt File <o:p></o:= p> <a href=3D"http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;286647">2= 86647</a> Windows XP Read1st.txt File Contents <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>= </div> </body> </html>