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..
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
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 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!!!