How to start on my support for Windows XP Professional?

Re install windows xp prof.

I'm following the statement to press F12 and select CD-ROM but it starts just to the top as usual.  I have the correct cd in the drive.  I have no idea.

Thank you

Hello

·         Why you try to reinstall Windows XP?

Step 1:

Before you reinstall Windows, back up all important data to another location. Data that you want to back up

Step 2:

I suggest you boot into the BIOS and change the priority to boot on CD/DVD and check if it boots from the CD.  If you don't know how to access the BIOS configuration, see the manual of the motherboard of your computer.

 

Warning in the BIOS: BIOS change / semiconductor (CMOS) to complementary metal oxide settings can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the configuration of the BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Changes to settings are at your own risk.

Step 3:

Follow the exact steps of article and check if that helps.

 

How to perform an upgrade on the spot (reinstallation) of Windows XP

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/978788

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