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#[[Update-Windows|Update Windows]]. After setup is complete, you will be taken to your Windows XP desktop. The repair installation reverted Windows back to its initial state, which means any updates, patches, and service packs that were installed have been removed. You need to update your computer as soon as possible to ensure that you are protected from threats. | #[[Update-Windows|Update Windows]]. After setup is complete, you will be taken to your Windows XP desktop. The repair installation reverted Windows back to its initial state, which means any updates, patches, and service packs that were installed have been removed. You need to update your computer as soon as possible to ensure that you are protected from threats. | ||
#Continue troubleshooting. If your problem has been fixed, then your repair installation most likely worked. If you are still experiencing problems though, you may need to take your repair efforts further and perform a completely clean install. This will involve wiping your hard drive of all data and starting over from scratch. See [[Install-Windows-XP|this guide]] for detailed instruction on performing a clean installation.<ref>https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=61918</ref> | #Continue troubleshooting. If your problem has been fixed, then your repair installation most likely worked. If you are still experiencing problems though, you may need to take your repair efforts further and perform a completely clean install. This will involve wiping your hard drive of all data and starting over from scratch. See [[Install-Windows-XP|this guide]] for detailed instruction on performing a clean installation.<ref>https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=61918</ref> | ||
| − | #*With Microsoft ending all support for Windows XP in April 2014, this might be the perfect time for an upgrade. See [[Install-Windows-7|this guide for upgrading to Windows 7]] and [[Install | + | #*With Microsoft ending all support for Windows XP in April 2014, this might be the perfect time for an upgrade. See [[Install-Windows-7|this guide for upgrading to Windows 7]] and [[Install Windows 8|this guide for upgrading to Windows 8]]. |
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