hi all
i need to reinstall windows xp on gateway computer but unfortunately idont have cd BOOT CD but have a key what can i do i have saved my data and can go for clean install
thanks for help in advance looking for help

Build yourself a slipstreamed installation CD by using the I386 folder stored on your computer.

Nlite is a program that can be used to help you build the slipstream disc. Make sure that the license that you have installed is the one that you use.

You can use a program called SIW and under the secrets files it will display the activation key that was used to on that windows installation. Since you use the I386 folder from the same installation then it will work.

hi thanks a lotfor quick reply can u please be more specific now computer is running it was due to virus prob avast detect near 152 virus its clean now but some system files are deleted and ie not working i download from laptop and install internet is not working remove programs do not working so many system applications and error is c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe
what should i do
no idea re install or fix
but dont know how i saved my all files making dvds

as to the lost files. There is no true explanation for anyone to not bother backing up their personal files other than just pure laziness. There has been too much discussions about losing files, protecting files and pictures and music and what ever for anyone not to know that they must do something to protect them. They teach it to kindergardners. There is just no excuse any more for not doing this to begin with.

There comes a time that it is just wasteful to not just accept the losses and move on.

reformat/reinstall

thanks for your kind sugestions and quick replies i appreciate u r help i did first go to restore point take outfiles make a hard copy then i format in destrructive mode it comes out like factory shiped
thanks all
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