Is the "original OS disk" you have a recovery disk from a manufacturer such as Dell or Gateway, or an actual XP OS install disk from Microsoft?
If it's a Microsoft disk you can try this: How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install. This will leave all your programs and files intact, while reinstalling the operating system to a fresh state.
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