Turn Off the Power Management Settings

• 1). Click on "Start" and then "Settings" and then "Control Panel."
  
  
• 2). Double-click on "Power Management."
  
  
• 3). Click on the tab that says "Power Scheme."
  
  
• 4). Change the "Turn off monitor" setting to "Never."
  
  
• 5). Change the "Turn off hard disks" setting to Never.
  
  
• 6). Change the "Set System standby" setting to Never.
  
  

Run ScanDisk

• 1). Click "Start."
  
  
• 2). Click "Programs."
  
  
• 3). Click "System Tools."
  
  
• 4). Click "ScanDisk."
  
  
• 5). Select the "Standard" option and then click "Start."
  
  

Run Scanreg

• 1). Click "Start."
  
  
• 2). Click "Run."
  
  
• 3). Type "scanregw.exe" in the "Open" box.
  
  
• 4). Click "OK."
  
  

Upgrade to Windows XP Home Edition

• 1). Insert the Windows XP Home Edition CD into your computer.
  
  
• 2). Click "Install Windows" when you see the welcome screen. If you do not see the welcome screen, proceed to step 3. Otherwise, proceed to step 4.
  
  
• 3). Click "Start" and then "Run." Type "C:\setup.exe" and then click "OK." Proceed to step 4.
  
  
• 4). Select "Upgrade" when you are prompted to choose what type of installation you want.
  
  
• 5). Click "Next."
  
  
• 6). Follow the onscreen instructions that guide you through the Setup Wizard.