How to: restore to factory conditions

My computer crashed. When I put XP back on, my computer is slow and crashes a lot. When I start my computer, a black screen will appear asking which version of Windows XP, I want to use. Pour the two seem to be the same. I tried to reinstall Windows XP but I get a message saying that I try to install the verson is an older verson. How can I take all of my computer and start over?

Hello JonWillKlee #47

The recovery process is it individual from each manufacturer.

As is the case, it would be best to contact the company who built your machine.

Best regards

Matthew_Ha

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