You want to reinstall Windows XP on the computer.

Original title: bought s/h computer had windows on it but when it crashed I took to my friend? and he put a bad copy in I bought Office home & student recently to solve all the problems but cant get computer accept all responses will be grateful for

bought new office home @ student wishes to delete everything on computer and restart computer bought s/hand and as am a learner need help thank you

Hi liloldlady,

If you have important documents on the computer, you can take backup of data in any external device.

The front desk & CD will help you to install only the Microsoft Office application.

For the installation of Windows XP, you will need a Windows XP installation CD.

For more information, please follow this link.

How to install or upgrade to Windows XP

Reference: Install, reinstall, or uninstall Windows 

Hope the helps of information. Please post back and we do know.

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