reinstalling O/S

Hello again people

I hope I'm posting this question to the right venue... (?)

Can someone with significant experience please give this lady some step-by-step
directions for either fixing my O/S, or, reinstalling it over the existing installation?

Since I have had a rather serious brain injury a few years ago, when I say I need step-by-step instructions, I'm really needing "simple instructions + step-by-step".. ;-) Don't get me wrong
though, I can follow "well thought out directions"... honest!

I'm going to do a reg clean today, then, if system doesn't seem considerably more stable,
I'm going to have to attempt to reinstall or repair O/S with XP disk... but, I'm unsure on how
to do either of these.

I look forward to any knowledgable assistance.

ZangoLady

 

Try XP setup Simulator its free

Setup Simulator is a program that teaches you how to install Windows XP, without having to worry you will mess up your hardware or software.

It just simulates installing Windows XP as if it was the real setup. It reproduces every step exactly as it is in the real setup, and it does not restart your computer.

This program can also be used as a guide for learning how to install Windows 2003, because the steps are very similar. The package also includes an e-book that explains every step of the Windows XP Setup and some other Windows XP Basics.

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Others/E-Book/Windows-XP-Setup-Simulator.shtml

http://www.padring.com/soft/Education/Specialized/WindowsXPSetupSimulator.html

 

and a repair guide step by step
http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winxphome/installxpcdrepair/