Re: Reinstall Windows XP System Files Only

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How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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"Lee Lord" wrote:

| I only have a black screen when turning on my Dell computer running windows
| xp. Yes the obvious I've checked. While booting up and hitting F8 I get
| "keyboard not detected" error so I can't even get into safe mode. I've
| called Dell and they're sending me a Windows XP disc which wasn't included
| with my new computer. I was told to change in the "setup" program from HDD
| first to CD first then reinstall XP from the CD. As I recall isn't there a
| way I can boot into windows from that disc and try a system restore? Or if
| necessary would an option be to install only the necessary system files
| instead of the entire OS so that I don't lose files I've saved? Also.... not
| that I know how to, but is an option to run "repair" from the CD? Suggestions
| anyone? Thanks you!
|
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| Lee Lord

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