im trying to reinstall windows and I get an error that says Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer is newer than the version on the CD. Warning: If you decide to delete the newer version of Windows that is currently installed on your computer, the files and settings cannot be recovered and then if i look at the details is says To install the version on the CD, restart your computer, boot from this CD, and follow the instructions for a new installation. i just dont know how to "boot from this disk". how do i do that? people in glass houses sink ships.

You have to go into your BIOS. It usually gived you the method on bootup. Look for a line that says, to enter setup press Delete key or something to that effect. When you get into the BIOS, look for a line that says Boot Order, and change the boot order to boot from CD first. Put your XP cd in the tray and watch the screen for when it says Boot from CD. Press Enter when you see that dialog. Then you can do the setup. Good Luck. Keep Smiling It makes them think you're up to something...

The question that comes to mind is why are you trying to reinstall Windows? You appear to have the updates and service packs applied to your current intallation.

Hey OtheHill, I was wondering that myself. Keep Smiling It makes them think you're up to something...

boot up when either the computer manufacturer logo or processor manufacturer logo appears on the scren press either delete, f12 or f8. in rare cases it is escape such as my computer.

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uon looking more closely at your post i see dell has manufactured your system. for dell you should press any one of they above kays i mentioned before and look for "boot device priority" enter this and select the cd drive that the cd is in. this is usually d:\ or e:\