You'll have to do a full clean install, including a format (part of the install). You'll have to reinstall all that useful programs from the original setup you used (or download a later version). And, of course, you'll have to make a copy of all data (documents, pictures, etc) you want to keep.
Be sure you've got all drivers!
Kees
I recently found out I had a pirated copy of Xp. It was psp3. However I managed to pick up a legal copy of XP Home Edition still in its original wrapping. It's my brother's unused one. He said he got two disks when he purchased XP. He's onto Windows 7 so doesn't need the spare.
Anyhow, my question. How do I install it. I have heaps of useful programs on this computer. Do I remove them to an external HD and then format this computer?
Any advice on how to start please?
I'm kinda looking forward to this because it should give me a chance to wipe any hidden spyware or viruses and fix what I suspect maybe corrupted files.

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