Thread: Re-installing XP

If you decide a complete re-install of XP is required, by following our tips you will be well prepared. With any luck, you'll have your original Windows XP master disc, allowing you to re-install directly from that. Alternatively, you should have the set of restore discs we advised you to create earl ier in this article. Failing that, you'll need to borrow an XP installation CD. However, you should address this now while you I'emember, and things will be made much easier if you first create a slipstreamed XP installation disc that incorporates all the Windows service packs and drivers for your hardware. The next section will give you full instructions on how to do this.