How to Run the Repair Function on Windows XP
- 1). Put your Windows XP disc into your computer.
- 2). Restart the computer and press any key once you see the "Press any key to boot from CD" message.
- 3). Press "Enter," press "F8" and then select the XP installation that you want to repair.
- 4). Press "R" to start the repair function. This function takes anywhere from half an hour to an hour to finish, at which time you can log into the operating system and use it again.