Re: Reinstalling Win XP

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"ribs55" <ribs55.2d71db0@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I want to thank all of you for your replies. Just for further info
the
CD that came with the PC say's Reinstallation CD
Microsoft "windows" xp home edition
While the PC did not come with service pack 2 it is in there now, ( I
had Microsoft mail me the CD in case I needed it again, instead of
having to download)
I guess I can try the recovery again but There are no prompts after
hitting R?
Perhaps the external HD would do? Doesen't that have to be formatted?
Well, I am not sure where to go from here.

Assuming the external hard drive is not an eSATA drive, the answer is
no.

Since your system seems to be compromised, you might as well perform a
clean install (once you back up all your data and settings). You will
also need drivers for your PC (they should be on another Dell disk you
should have or you may obtain them from Dell's Web site). And Service
Pack level doesn't even enter into the equation.

If you want to try a Repair Install anyway, it is still wise to back up
all your data and settings -- just in case something goes wrong. But
also, Service Pack level *does* enter into the equation. You have two
choices: You can create a new installation disk, slipstreaming SP2 into
it (this way, both Service Packs will be at the same level -- SP2) or
you can simply remove SP2 from your PC, using Add or Remove Programs in
Control Panel (again, both Service Packs will be at the same level --
this time SP1). Since slipstreaming a *Dell* installation disk (Dell
calls them Reinstallation disks, but it's the same thing) is trickier
than slipstreaming ordinary ones), you would have an easier time
removing SP2 from your PC.

The make sure you follow the instructions here:

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Still, I think a Clean Install is the better solution:

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

And you definitely need to teach yourself safer online habits to greatly
minimize your chances of being re-infected.


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