Re: how do I restore my XP Pro from the disk

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It stalls
It says my version is newer than the version on the disk.
Probably due to all the updates.
It won't allow me to go any further.



"Squire" <jerrym526@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Boot your XP CD and select install,
>
> Bypass Restore and go all the way through like a full install,
> until you get past the EULA agreement,
> Then select REPAIR,
> this will take about an hour,
> You will not lose any programs doing this,
>
> Good Luck,
> Jerry
> "FireBrick" <w9ol.nospam@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> My system won't boot.
>> only goes so far and then it stops.
>> I tried safe mode and it stops there also.
>> I can't get to system restore to return to a prior working state.
>>
>> I have the paid for XP Pro disk but can't seem to find a way to restore a
>> working system.
>>
>> Please and thank you.
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>> -----------------------------------------------------
>> Windows... Just say no!
>> -----------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Bill H. in Chicagoland
>>
>>
>
>


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