repair install queries?

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BruceM

I know this topic has been thrashed to death but please.............?

I have been involved in setting up a two computer network with one as server
& other feeding off it.
After getting everything up & running with clean installs of XP Pro, I
discover that the OLD program designed for '95 & '97 office will not run on
XP Pro SP2 but will on XP Pro. (without SP2) I'm not sure if it will run on
XP SP1 but I think so.
The problem has to do with mergeing data from database & printing with Word
(Office 2003).

I've been advised by the software company to go back to XP Pro SP1.

The computers were installed with SP2 "slipstreamed".

I've tried doing a "repair install" before and have always lost my
favorites, all programs listed in programs list as well as all needed
entries for installed programs & have had to re-install all these "other"
programs anyway.
OK, so My Docs folder remains untouched.
Can it be done without these symptoms?
If not I'll just format & reinstall with my plain XP Pro disc. (no SP2)
Previously I've followed MichaelStevens' step by step instructions.
 
I believe you would have to clean install.
Presumably the developers are no longer supporting their App with any
updates.
 
Yes, you're correct.
Unfortunately the software company aren't "supporting" XP in any way.
Looks like I'll re-install both computers back to 98SE.
Very unfortunate because it is so close to working.
Like I said it just seems to be when a "batch print" is requested. In other
words "merge data & print".
I actually tried it on a plain XP install that never even had SP1 on it &
still got the same crash & offer to send big brother a report.
Thankyou for your help.
 
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