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How to Perform a Repair Installation of Windows XP - Part 2 of 2

By Tim Fisher, About.com

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Enter a Workgroup or Domain Name

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Windows XP Repair Install - Step 11 of 19

This is the beginning of Part 2 of 2. If you need to, you can go back to the previous step located at the end of Part 1.

The Workgroup or Computer Domain window will appear next with two options for you to choose from - No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain... or Yes, make this computer a member of the following domain:.

If you're installing Windows XP on a single computer or a computer on a home network, chances are the correct option to choose is No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain.... If you're on a network, enter the workgroup name of that network here. Otherwise, feel free to leave the default workgroup name and continue.

If you're installing Windows XP in a corporate environment, you may need to choose the Yes, make this computer a member of the following domain: option and enter a domain name but check with your system administrator first.

If you're not sure, choose No, this computer is not on a network, or is on a network without a domain....

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