SCRATCH THE COMPUTER

I NEED TO CLEAN UP THIS PC. I have XP and the device works very badly. When I install the cd to reinstall it says the version that I'm trying to install is earlier than on the computer. It is said if I still want to install I have to restart and boot from the cd. When I do that it gives the same implementation of custody and tips but I can not anywhere from there. Any ideas?

Ouch, help,
Thanks for posting on the Microsoft answers Forum.  When you boot from your CD what exactly are you?  It boot to CD and give the blue screen that has "Installation of Windows XP" at the top, you have the option to press ENTER to install Windows or press R for recovery console?  Or you have a restore OEM CD?
   
If you have a Windows XP CD of detail while this article will guide you through the installation options: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316941

If you have an OEM cd or your PC has a recovery partition, then you will need to check with your PC manufacturer to ensure that the recovery media is working properly. Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
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