Reset Windows XP - Here's how

If you want to completely reset Windows XP, you can do this quickly and easily in most cases. In this practical tip we have summarized the exact procedure for you.

Windows XP: How to reset the operating system

1. First of all, make sure that a hard drive is marked "Recovery" under "My Computer".
2. Then restart your PC and then press the button for recovery. In most cases this is the [F11].
3. For the recovery menu to appear, you have to press or hold the button several times.
4. Then click on "Next" in the menu. In the next window, select "System Recovery".
5. If you have not yet created a backup, you can create this in the next step, otherwise select "Recover without backing up your files".
6. The process is then started by clicking on "Next". You can see the progress by the bar.
7. The PC is restarted several times during the reset. The process is complete when you see the Windows XP setup screen.
8. You can then start setting the time and language and setting up the system.

In the next practical tip, read how you can repair Windows XP in the event of errors.