How to install the Microsoft Windows operating system.įollow these instructions to erase and reinstall MS-DOS 5.0+, Windows 3.x, 95, 98, ME, or NT 4.0.After formatting the hard drive, which erases all data, see our steps for reinstalling Windows.Follow the on-screen instructions to select a hard drive partition to format and install Windows XP.Press the Enter key at the Windows XP Setup welcome screen, then press F8 to accept the Terms and Agreements.Insert the Windows XP/2000 installation CD in the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer.If you do not have a set of restore discs, contact the computer manufacturer to order a new set or restore discs. To restore a Windows XP or 2000 computer, you must have a set of restore discs for the computer or an original Windows XP or 2000 installation disc. The formatting process erases the hard drive before installing Windows. The Windows installation process starts by creating a new partition, formatting the partition, and installing Windows on the hard drive. When all partitions are deleted, a single entry named "Unallocated space" should be seen. Select the Drive Options (advanced) option.On the Installation Type screen, choose the Custom option.
On the License Agreement screen, accept the terms and agreements, and then click Next.On the Install Windows screen, select your preferred language and other preferences, then click Next.When prompted, press any key on your keyboard.Press Enter at the Windows Setup welcome screen.
In the Settings window, select the Update & security option.Press the Windows key, type Settings, and then press Enter.Windows 10įollow these instructions to erase or uninstall and reinstall Windows 10. Windows is reset, keeping your files intact or erasing everything, depending on the option you selected above in step 6.