How to Restore Windows XP Registry to Default Values
- 1). Insert your recovery disk in to your optical drive then start your computer.
- 2). Press the corresponding key to enter your BIOS menu. The most common key is "F2."
- 3). Use the keyboard to open the "Boot" tab.
- 4). Move your optical drive containing your recovery disk to the top of the boot order. This will tell your computer to access your optical drive before your hard drive.
- 5). Press "F10" to exit and save changes.
- 6). Restart your computer and follow the step-by-step instructions on your recovery disk to return your system to factory condition.
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