How do I reinstall my windows XP on my Sony Viao computer original.

I have a Sony Viao desktop computer.  It crashed a couple of years, so I had a friend rebuild.  It works under Windows XP.  However, since it has rebuilt it or what they call, I get the warning message that I have a license invalid window.  So I have not been able to have Windows installed on my computer updates now at least 2 years.  I do not have the certificate original hologram of authenticity from Sony, but it says: Microsoft Works 7.0, Microsoft Money 2004, Agie of Empires 2.0 and Microsoft Encarta online.  Is this really my appropriate Windows certificate?  I can't get the updates of windows. I am at a loss to know what to do.  Help, please.  If I'm missing any information that might help you to help me, please let me know.  How to put on my Windows XP Home?   My recovery thing is missing, too. Thank you very much.  Penny.

Try typing F8, all as the leaves Sony logo and before Windows starts to load and watch and see if you see any kind of system recovery options. Most OEM PC (Dell, HP, IBM, Sony, etc.) come with a hidden restore partition. If you can find look for an option to restore the computer to factory default specifications. Good luck!!

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