Without an actual XP CD you are stuck with your restore procedure. The
retail version of XP has other tools that would allow you to attempt other
procedures before reaching a point of having to wipe the drive and start
over.

--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
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