Re-installing Windows XP (SP2)

Please can I have your advice.

1. I would like to improve the speed of my computer and get rid of niggly
errors. Is it easier to do a complete re-install or does a repair usually
work reasonably.

2. If doing a re-install, is it possible to do it with a wireless keyboard
or will I need a wired keyboard to initiate the install.

3. I have a Dell PC - is there a way of creating the windows start-up disk
using files that exist already?

4. Finally is there an easier way of installing all the windows updates - eg
can I download them onto a DVD before I start?


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