I'm trying to reinstall windows XP,but it doesn't seem to load the whole disc, leaving out a lot of stuff, and the display is down to the basic 16x640.no internet or anything,just the basics.Iv'e used the disc before on another computer and everything was ok.
am I missing something here?
(it is original windows disc not a copy)

colin, August 2011

The first thing to do after reinstalling Windows XP, is to install your video drivers for your installed video card. This will enable you to use the full resolution and true colours.

If you have a motherboard driver, it MUST be installed immediately after Windows and BEFORE the video drivers.

Next, you may need to install your modem or network adapter drivers.
You also need to properly configure your network connectivity/internet options. This depends on your ISP and how you connect.
If you use a router between the computer and the modem, it's the router that should take care of establishing the internet connection. In that case, you only need to configure the LAN connection.

Electro, August 2011