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If i just install Windows XP will my PC be able to work again? instead of repairing it? Because i can't seem to get to the screen that says i can repair? Please Help? i already know what to do i have the instructions now i just need to get to the right screen?

[davedudeit]

Yes if u wiped your computer and did  a reinstal of windows xp that would fix the problem. however you would lose all your info on that partition or drive.
but before u start u need to have alll the things you need.
something that looks very similar to this

make sure its not faded and write it down on a sheet.
now make sure you have the right disk. if it came with the computer it should be correct
if not on that same sticker i mention above it will say
windows home
windows Professional
XP Media Centre

make sure you have the correct disk to match the copy.

after the install you need to make sure  u have all the drivers.
britec09 has done videos on this subject.
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL_PX_UkZwQ" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL_PX_UkZwQ</a>

after you have all the drivers installed connect to the web and head over to windows update.

update your machine fully

fiannly head over to
http://ninite.com/
were you can selct many useful programs that are free
id recommend avast or AVG as an antvirus.
any issres or questions please reply back

[BJseal91]

Windows XP
To replace the Isapnp.sys file in Windows XP, follow these steps:
Start the computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM.
At the Welcome to Setup screen, press R to start Recovery Console.
If you have a dual-boot or a multiple-boot computer, type the number that corresponds to your Windows XP installation when you are prompted to select the Windows installation to log on to, and then press ENTER.
When you are prompted for the Administrator password, type the password, and then press ENTER.

Note If the administrator password is blank, just press ENTER.
At the C:\Windows prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:

ren c:\windows\system32\drivers\isapnp.sys isapnp.old

Note: The steps in this article assume that you installed Windows XP to the C: drive. The actual location of your Windows installation may vary.

At the C:\Windows prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:

expand cd-romdrive:\i386\isapnp.sy_ c:\windows\system32\drivers\isapnp.sys

For example, type:
expand d:\i386\isapnp.sy_ c:\windows\system32\drivers

After the file is successfully expanded, type exit, and then press ENTER to exit Recovery Console.
Restart the computer.