Ok I'm trying to run a repair here. Now, I got through the first 6 floppy disks in the set up but when I put it the cd (my friend gave me and said it is XP)it looks like it reads it then comes back to the insert cd labeled Windows XP Professional CR-Rom, any suggestions? thank you

Repairing XP . http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm http://support.gateway.com/support/product/Software/WinXP/Installs/750959411.shtml http://www.wown.info/j_helmig/wxprcons.htm http://www.wown.info/j_helmig/wxppasr.htm http://www.theeldergeek.com/repairing_windows_xp.htm http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm Repairing XP . Start up with your Boot disc or Startup disk in ( without cd rom support ) At the A: prompt , type , sys c: and then press ENTER. Take out the boot disk and then "Repair" XP by booting from the XP CD and selecting Install > Repair (NOT recovery console) > Fast Repair. Another way . Boot off of a clean windows XP cd, choose install at the first prompt. It will then search for a previous copy of windows. When it finds your copy it will stop at the next prompt and ask if you want to do a repair, Hit R at this screen. If it doesnt mention a repair DO NOT continue. It will then copy a lot of files and appear to be doing a reinstall (But its not, All your programs and data are safe). This will allow you to add accounts to the system that will be administrator accounts, it will also fix most problems in XP. You will have to reactivate after the repair, but dont worry it will reactivate cleanly. This should fix your problems. =========================================== ReInstalling WindowsXP http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windowsxp_tips.htm If you need to reinstall WindowsXP and want to keep all your current installed applications and settings: 1 . Start WindowsXP 2 . Go to the location of your source files 3 . Run WINNT32 /unattend I've often need to do this to repair something that had gotten corrupted and didn't want to do a clean install. Or , Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt . At the command prompt type: winnt32 /unattend Press Enter . Or , Start > click Run , type cmd and click OK type: winnt32 /unattend Press Enter . http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/proddocs/winnt32.asp http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/reskit/prbc_cai_tidq.asp ======================================= Repair XP http://sft-cyber.com/Re%20Win.htm http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm http://www.theeldergeek.com/repairing_windows_xp.htm Sometimes a program, bad driver or conflicts that destroy or corrupt files will necessitate a reinstallation. WinXP will replace damaged or corrupted files without disturbing your data or registry settings so that these will still be available to you. 1. Boot from the WinXP CD 2. Select set up WinXP(ENTER) 3. Windows will find an existing copy of itself and give you the option to repair the highlighted installation 4. WinXP will copy the necessary files to your HD and install You May Lose Data or Program Settings After Reinstalling, Repairing, or Upgrading Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;312369 Data Loss May Occur After Reinstalling, Repairing, or Upgrading Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;312368 The information in this article applies to: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional