How do I install win xp home Back-up on my pc---Help!?
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It depends on the model of your PC. And also if you mean System Recovery (which doesn't recover your files but only the operating system) then you must restart your computer and look at the bottom there you can find e.g. "Click F11 for the System Recovery" (for HP and Packard-Bell Computers) Otherwise you may have a Recovery CD. But if you use a PC of an unknown model (custom collected) then you must just reinstall your windows. Never use a recovery CD on your PC if it's made for another model. Coz you'll have lot of problems with the drivers.\n\nFor more information just use the user guide (manufacturer manual) for your PC.
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Reformat the HD, and then install XP,but make sure your data is backed up.
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Save ur data and files same where in an external hard disk or CD or what ever and then format and reinstall the operating system again\n\nthe main thing to back-up is ur Desktop, My Documents and Favorites\n( it's in c:&#92;Documents and Settings&#92;"the user name")\n\nDon't forget Outlook and any other program that has data to be backed up.\n\nn_n Good Luck
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You can make one yourself using a DVD (a CD doesn't have enough space).  If you are running XP, just go Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Backup.  Just follow the directions from there.
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put win xp cd in the drive close off the menu that opens . restart ur pc . boot up from win xp cd now from there ur have the option to install win xp without loss of date or drivers on ur pc. what ur see is 3 options 2 of format and 1 saying >>leave everything as it is << that is the one you enter on do not enter on the format options. then follow what is on screen this ur come to a part where it says what parth do you want windows to install type in\n\nc:&#92;windows\n\nthen hit on enter . then win xp will set up ur be ask for da product key put that in then win xp will install and set up when at desktop ur have actvaite win xp what you do is actvaite it by phone and microsoft will help you actvaite it then ur set for
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You may need to load some special drivers.  I believe Windows XP will only support like a 138GB partition.  I think the drivers should have come with you hard drive or you probably can download them from Western Digital at their website.  Check out this PDF there is instructions on page 2 http://www.wdc.com/en/library/eide/2079-001026.pdf
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My suggestion - if you're comfortable doing it - is to back up every important file you've got to a thumb drive, CD or whatever. Reformat your drive and do a clean install of Windows XP.\n\nI believe you get much more benefit from a clean start with a nice fresh defragmented hard drive\n\nMake sure:\n1. you know what you're doing\n2. your version of XP allows a new instal & isn't simply an upgrade\n3.  you've got the Windows 2000 boot disks http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q197063/\n4. you immediately install your antivirus after you install Win XP and before you reconnect to the internet\n5. you download all the latest Win XP patches and service as soon as you connect to the internet\n\nGood luck
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Try the safe mode, but I would definatley get your back up disk form the co. I have a hard copy of anything installed in your computer. Most places now, do not give them out, they say the back up is installed in your computer. Always demand the hard copies.\n\n\ndp
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Equip Your HD To ur Computer. Have Ur XP Install CD In Your CD/DVD Rom Drive. Follow The Installation Instructions As They Pop Up.
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just insert your XP cd and..go on!
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If you haven't got MSCONFIG, you can copy it from an XP machine to a Win2K machine and it works just fine.\n\nPut it in C:&#92;Windows&#92;System32 (or C:&#92;Winnt&#92;System32 depending on your Windows folder) and run it from the Run dialog.
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Try System Restore, and if that does not work, you have to buy the "Windows XP PRO, or Home Installation CD."
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WITH CARE!! Be aware that this will most likely erase all your data files and documents, so the most useful answer is: you don't. Unless you have backed up all data before. And then, doubt... do you have all drivers around? If it is a brand PC the original cd must be around, with the "reinstall" process outlined in some brochure or manual. If this is a brandless pc, then make double sure to have the drivers for all your pc's devices. The most important one: the NIC driver, or the modem, so you can eventually connect to the internet in order to download the rest of them.\n\nYou can "reinstall" windows XP over an existing one, without erasing what's there except the current state of XP - loosing all new drivers and similar stuff. When asked to Install a new ... or Reinstall, choose the second so not to loose your data. It your pc's still crazy, then go ahead and install as a new system, erasing everything.
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back up data and format install windows plus software to protect your system avast and noadwre will help
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The best thing to do is run the xp cd at startup and once it loads, delete the partition on which xp home was on. Then create a new partition in its place and install xp pro on it.
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Try this \n\n1.  Backup your personal stuff (your mp3's, pictures, word documents etc)\n\n2.  Insert your XP disk and re-imaged it.\n3.  Load your drivers, programs, windows and virus updates\n4.  Copy your stuff back.\n\nInstead of trying to diagnose your problem or taking your computer to a professional and spending couple of hudred dollors, you can do it yourself.  Its not as hard as it seems.\n\nGood luck
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if u did a back up disc on a pc running xp it does not back up the xp operating system, just your personal data,files etc. you need the xp disc.