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I would like sto dump my system, and start over. Syst: Gateway GT5220. running Windows XP service pack 3

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This will perform an install that will eraseeverything and start over.

  1. Remove all CDs or DVDs from the optical drives.
  2. Turn off the computer using the normal Windows shut down process.
  3. After the computer is turned off, disconnect all USB devices except the keyboard and mouse. This includes USB devices such as a printer, scanner, removable storage, or camera.
  4. Turn on the computer. To start recovery, at the prompt press the F11 key.
    View Picture Note: If this is the first time the computer has been started to the recovery partition, insert the System Restore CD when prompted and then click OK.
    View Picture Files copy.
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  5. In the System Restore Options dialog box, select Full System Restore (Destructive), and then click Next.
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  6. In the System Restore - Format and Recover dialog box, click Yes.
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  7. Files copy.
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  8. In the System Restore dialog box, click Restart.
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  9. The computer restarts.
  10. Drivers and applications are installed.
    View Picture Note: The following Out of Box Experience (OOBE) screens may vary slightly between models.
  11. In the Welcome to Microsoft Windows screen, click Next.
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  12. In the Are your speakers working? screen, click Yes! I can hear the music!, and then click Next.
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  13. In the What time zone are you in? screen, select the appropriate time zone, and then click Next.
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  14. In the End User License Agreement screen, click Yes I accept for both EULAs, and then click Next.
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  15. In the Help protect your PC screen, click Help protect my PC by turning on Automatic Updates now, and then click Next.
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  16. In the What's your computer's name screen, type a name for the computer and a description, if desired, and then click Next.
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  17. In the What's your Administrator password? screen, type the appropriate information, and then click Next.
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  18. In the Is this computer in a domain? screen, click Skip.
  19. The computer checks the Internet connectivity. Please wait.
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  20. In the How will this computer connect to the Internet? screen, select the appropriate option, and then click Next.
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  21. In the Do you use a username and password to connect to the Internet? screen, select the appropriate option, and then click Next.
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  22. In the Setting up a high speed connection screen, select the appropriate options, and then click Next.
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  23. In the Ready to register with Microsoft screen, to register with Microsoft after the OOBE screens are completed, select No, not at this time, and then click Next.
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  24. In the Thank you screen, click Finish.
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  25. Installation is complete. Any application that shipped on a separate CD can now be installed. It is recommended to update the antivirus definitions and perform Windows Updates.

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What Does It Mean When Support for My Operating System Ends?
Microsoft Support for Windows Vista (with no service packs installed) ended on April 13, 2010, while support for Windows XP (without Service Pack 3 installed) ended on July 13, 2010. Windows 2000 support ended on July 13, 2010 as well.
There is no Service Pack 3 for the 64-bit version of Windows XP. If you're running the 64-bit version of Windows XP with SP2, you have the latest service pack and will continue to be eligible for support and receive updates until April 8, 2014.
If you are still running a version of Windows where support has ended, it means that version of Windows will no longer receive any updates from the Windows Update or Microsoft Update site. These updates are generally provided for security reasons to help protect the PC from harmful viruses, spyware, malware, and other malicious software. Windows Update also provides new drivers for your hardware that can improve the reliability of Windows.
Hackers love to take a security vulnerability in Windows and exploit it to their advantage. So, if a vulnerability is found in Windows XP or Windows Vista and you are not running the latest service pack, you will not be protected and will be at risk.

How Can I Tell What Service Pack is Installed?
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On this window, it should tell you which version of Windows along with which service pack is installed). It should also tell you whether you are running a 32 bit or 64 bit version of Windows.

Where can I download the latest Service Pack for Windows?
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For Windows XP Service Pack 3 info, click below :-
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help/learn-how-to-install-windows-xp-service-pack-3-sp3

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Windows Vista Service Pack 2 info, click below :-
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Learn-how-to-install-Windows-Vista-Service-Pack-2-SP2

Windows Vista Service Pack 2 download, click below :-
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935791
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To after download is complete, install the file. Installation takes about 10 to 30 minutes depending on your system specifications.
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  3. After the installation is complete, click Finish to restart your computer.

  4. If you disabled your antivirus software, enable it again.

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http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help/learn-how-to-install-windows-xp-service-pack-3-sp3
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