How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315341

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Disconnect all unnecessary external peripherals before you start, when
you install Windows you should only have the monitor, keyboard and mouse
connected to the computer. Disconnect other devices like printer, USB
dives, flash drives, joysticks, webcam, etc.

John

NotSmart wrote:

> Hi John John,
>
> I will try booting from Safe Mode. Before I unplug this computer and
> plug in the "bad" computer, can you or anyone else tell me the command
> for repair install?
>
> Thanks so much!!
> NS
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