Reinstalling Windows XP

I was frequently getting the Dreaded Blue Screen saying that Windows had to shut down.

I soon tired of this and tried reinstalling Windows XP on my Dell Dimension 3000 using the Reinstallation CD supplied by Dell.

During the installation, I kept getting messages saying that a given .dll file was not recognized by Windows. I chose skip each time and proceeded with the installation. I had to abort the installation due to a prior comittment that I forgot about.

Now upon reattempting to install Windows XP with the Reinstallation CD inserted upon booting, I get a message saying that this computer is already in the process of being upgarded to Microsoft Windows. I am given three choices:

1. To continue the current upgrade, press ENTER.

2. To cancel the current upgrade and install a new version of Microsoft Windows, press F10.

3. To exit Setup without installing Microsoft Windows, press F3.

 

I had to press F3 because I didn't know whether to choose 1 or 2. Which one do I choose????

 

I'm assuming that certain .dll files are corrupt based on my first try at reinstalling. Can I keep track of these .dll files during the reinstallation and then copy these files onto a CD from another computer and then download these .dll files onto my computer before I try reinstalling Windows XP????

 

Thanks To All Who Reply,

Tommy