I boot from the original Windows XP discI log onNow I just have a dos command prompt and help doesn't reveal any next step?1 person got this answerI do too

You're in the Recovery Console which is the wrong place from which to do a clean install. This is what you want to do, yes? Not a Repair Install? And you've already backed up all your data because you know that after a clean install nothing you've put on the computer since you got it will be there, yes? Forgive me for asking these questions but I would rather err on the side of safety. Assuming that you want to do a clean install, here are instructions:http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html -Clean Install How-To http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows -What you will need on-hand MS-MVP - Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!