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How to reinstall / repair Windows XP?
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Run two things:
SpyBot:
An on-line virus scan:
Check your Event logs to see if there is any persistant problem area. Start, Run, eventvwr.msc
The instructions to do an in-place install of XP:
Remember you lose your SP1 and hotfixes from Windows Update when you do the re-install, so spend some time at the Windows Update when you are finished.
SpyBot:
An on-line virus scan:
Check your Event logs to see if there is any persistant problem area. Start, Run, eventvwr.msc
The instructions to do an in-place install of XP:
Remember you lose your SP1 and hotfixes from Windows Update when you do the re-install, so spend some time at the Windows Update when you are finished.
ShadowHelix
Technical User
If you think you have a virus you should download a virus removal program (or buy one such as Notron Antivirus) and scan your system.
If your system runs too slowly for you to even scan it, you can always do it in safe mode by hitting (by default) F8 right before it comes up with the splash screen for windows (the now loading windows XP screen) and then selecting Safe Mode.
This only starts up the required services.
If your system runs too slowly for you to even scan it, you can always do it in safe mode by hitting (by default) F8 right before it comes up with the splash screen for windows (the now loading windows XP screen) and then selecting Safe Mode.
This only starts up the required services.
wisdomwarrior23
MIS
If your machine will connect to the internet you can go online to they have an online virus checker that will scan your machine for you using activeX.
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