Can I reinstall without losing data?

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Windows 2000 Setup

I have Windows 2000 installed on my computer. When I
reboot the system freezes about half way through
the "Starting up" progress bar on the Windows start up
screen.
I have tried starting in safe mode - same thing. I tried
the Recovery Console, all my data is intact but I can't
start Windows.
I also have tried the Repair option, but without any luck.
It seems the obly option is to reinstall Windows. Can I
reinstall over the existing version without losing data?
Any help is apppreciated.
 
Thanks for the info.
Unfortunately the Setup doesn't actually repair windows as
the documentation suggests. Windows still freezes on
starting. Looks like the only option is to reinstall and
take my chances?
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These may help you.


How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q292/1/75 ..ASP

What an In-Place Windows 2000 Upgrade Changes and What It Does Not Change
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en- us;Q306952

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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]

Windows 2000 Setup said:
I have Windows 2000 installed on my computer. When I
reboot the system freezes about half way through
the "Starting up" progress bar on the Windows start up
screen.
I have tried starting in safe mode - same thing. I tried
the Recovery Console, all my data is intact but I can't
start Windows.
I also have tried the Repair option, but without any luck.
It seems the obly option is to reinstall Windows. Can I
reinstall over the existing version without losing data?
Any help is apppreciated.
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Probably the best option. You can install a parallel install, backup your
existing data, then start a new install.

To do a clean install, either boot the Windows 2000 CD-Rom or setup disks.
The set of four install disks can be created from your Win2k CD-rom; change
to the \bootdisk directory on the cd-rom and execute makeboot.exe (from dos)
or makebt32.exe (from 32 bit) and follow the prompts.

When you get to the point, delete the existing NTFS and or other partitions
found. After you delete the partition(s) abort the install, then again
restart the pc booting the CD-Rom or setup disks to avoid unexpected drive
letter assignments with your new install.
 
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