To do this, follow these steps:. Click Start , click Run , type appwiz. If Internet Explorer is not listed in the Currently installed programs list, follow these steps:. Restart the computer in the Recovery Console. For more information about how to use the Recovery Console, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:. In the Currently installed programs list, click Internet Explorer 7 or click Internet Explorer 8 , and then click Remove.
For Windows Internet Explorer 7. Perform a Repair installation of Windows XP. After the Repair installation process is complete, start Internet Explorer 6, and then make sure that it works. Install the latest service pack for Windows XP. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:.
When Windows XP has been repaired and is running correctly, reinstall the later version of Internet Explorer. This installation package may still be on the computer from the first time that you installed the later version of Internet Explorer.
Locate the installation package in the folder in which you saved the files. Note This package may be located in the Temporary Internet Files folder. To connect to the Microsoft download site, you must have a functional Web browser. If Internet Explorer 6 does not work on the computer after you uninstall the later version of Internet Explorer, you cannot download the Internet Explorer installation package. Therefore, you will have to use a computer that has a functional Web browser to download the Internet Explorer installation package.
Navigate to the Repair Installation option. When the setup program first loads, you will be greeted with a Welcome message. At the bottom of the screen, you will see keys that you can press to navigate the options. Press F8 to agree to the Windows License Agreement. After the license agreement, you will see a list of your drives. One of them should be labeled "Windows" and will usually be highlighted automatically.
The only time you will need to manually select it is if you have multiple operating systems installed. Start the repair. Once you have your copy highlighted, press R to start the Repair process. Windows will begin deleting system files.
After the system files are deleted, fresh copies will be installed. No personal files should be deleted during the repair. During the reinstallation, you will need to select your Region and Language options.
You will also need to set your network settings. Most users can choose the first option, "No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain.
Wait for setup to finish. Once you've entered your preferences, you'll need to wait a few more minutes for Windows to finish copying necessary files. Your computer will likely reboot during this process. Create your user names. After installation is complete and your computer reboots, you will be asked if you would like to register with Microsoft. This is not the same as activation, and is completely optional. After that, you will be asked to create your user name and any other user names for people using the computer.
You can add and remove users later if you wish. Update Windows. After setup is complete, you will be taken to your Windows XP desktop. The repair installation reverted Windows back to its initial state, which means any updates, patches, and service packs that were installed have been removed.
You need to update your computer as soon as possible to ensure that you are protected from threats. Continue troubleshooting. If your problem has been fixed, then your repair installation most likely worked. If you are still experiencing problems though, you may need to take your repair efforts further and perform a completely clean install. This will involve wiping your hard drive of all data and starting over from scratch. See this guide for detailed instruction on performing a clean installation.
See this guide for upgrading to Windows 7 and this guide for upgrading to Windows 8. Not Helpful 3 Helpful 5. I can't get to step 9. I get the message "Insufficient virtual memory". What do I do? You have to delete system32 from your files: 1. Select files. Click local disk :C. Click on Windows. Search system32 and delete it. Not Helpful 46 Helpful 5. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0.
I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Previous Next. It is a bit unclear to me exactly what you are trying to do as I find your post a bit confusing. Since in all the long post you forgot to tell us what kind of computer you have, here are general instructions.
If you don't have one, you will need to use a retail copy of Windows and the Product Key that came with it. Naturally that copy of Windows XP cannot be installed on any other computer.
Amazon and NewEgg. The factory restore process is normally invoked by pressing a Function key like F11 at computer startup. There will be a message as to which Function key to press on the screen when you first start your computer. You can also refer to your computer manual, or the computer mftr. These machines also usually have a utility with which to create physical recovery discs in case the hard drive needs to be replaced or the factory restore image is somehow damaged.
How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. In reply to Malkeleah's post on January 22, Appologies Malkeleah. In reply to jonathon t's post on January 22, I would back up any data from outside of Windows if necessary and do a clean install with your XP Home disc then, using its Product Key. You'll have to get drivers for the Asus' hardware, of course.
I would take the time to test the hardware, at least the RAM and hard drive, before doing the clean install. Here's my deal.. Im' happy.. Saw that my Avira Ant-vir anti-virus pgrm was stating that it was out of date.. I"m like WTF??
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