XP Install ???

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Les

My XP Is corrupted. I want to reinstall it without affecting my Data,
Programs or Desktop.
How do I do that?

TIA...Les
 
What is the make/model of your computer? Do you have recovery disks? Have
you contacted the mfg's support?
 
Hi David B.
I don't want to write over the existing Data by doing a recovery. I just
want to do an OS install in place, rewriting the registry etc. It is a IBM
thinkpad. No recovery disks. I have not contacted IBM, they would suggest
running the recovery disks or sending it in for them to do it..

Regards...Les
 
Unless IBM supplied you with a winxp cd or their recovery has an option for
none destructive recovery, your options are limited;
Borrow an identical winxp OEM disk & repair using your key, or remove the hd
connect it to another PC and recover the data, or use a 'real' pc repairer
to do the above for you
 
You can't do a repair install without an installation CD, DL pretty much
covered everything in his reply.
 
Thanks DL;
I guess I should have initially provided more info, sorry for the confusion.
I have all of the resources necessary to reinstall/recover the OS/HD. What I
want to do is somehow reinstall the OS without affecting the
Data/Programs/Desktop settings that currently reside on the HD. In other
words repair the damaged OS while retaining the current state of the programs
etc.

Thanks again for your input...Les
 
Thanks David B;
I guess I should have initially provided more info, sorry for the confusion.
I have all of the resources necessary to reinstall/recover the OS/HD. What I
want to do is somehow reinstall the OS without affecting the
Data/Programs/Desktop settings that currently reside on the HD. In other
words repair the damaged OS while retaining the current state of the programs
etc.
 
You do a repair installation, via booting with the winxp cd
It will only work if you have a 'proper' winxp cd, and its sp level is the
same as that currently on the sys.
 
I just wanted to thank everyone for your input. I did use the XP disc to get
the OS replaced. The Data are still intact, but I was hoping to avoid
reinstalling the applications. Oh Well, if that's the worst that happens it's
still a good day!!!

Thanks again...Les
 
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