Reinstalling/Repairing WinXP

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Can I reinstall Windows XP without losing the other programs I have
installed, or do I have to reinstall all other software after doing a
reinstall of Windows XP?

If I can reinstall XP without reinstalling the other programs, how do I
accomplish this?

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

What problem(s) have you got with XP that may need a reinstall?

Dependent on the type of XP CD you have, you can try a 'Repair' install.
Please have a look at the following article by Michael
Stevens:

"How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install"
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

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[Bruce Chambers]

Can I reinstall Windows XP without losing the other programs I have
installed, or do I have to reinstall all other software after doing a
reinstall of Windows XP?

Usually, but not always. It depends upon the true source of the
problem, i.e. hardware versus OS or driver corruption.

If I can reinstall XP without reinstalling the other programs, how do I
accomplish this?

You should be able to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade)
installation:

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q315341

As always when undertaking such a significant change, back up any
important data before starting.


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Can I reinstall Windows XP without losing the other programs I have
installed, or do I have to reinstall all other software after doing a
reinstall of Windows XP?

If I can reinstall XP without reinstalling the other programs, how do
I accomplish this?

A repair install will leave your setting in place and freshen the Windows XP
code.
Click on the link below, or copy and paste the link into the address box
if using the web based newsgroup.
Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
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