Without transfering, copying old files to another device... Possible?
2006-07-07 16:52:54 · 10 answers · asked by Ryan 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Possible, but definetly at your own risk. The recommended method would be to back up everything you can't afford to lose and start over from scratch.
2006-07-07 16:56:36 · answer #1 · answered by EG345 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a pretty good procedure. If you have a DVD drive, you can put 4 gig of data on it, 8 if it's dual. I've never done a repair as they instruct but I think if you do a complete reinstall, your applications will need to be reloaded but I don't think your c:\Documents and Settings directory gets wiped. Either way, I'd back up that directory and any other one where you may have specifically put files. If you let Windows put files where it wants, they should all be in that directory under your username if you use one.
http://pcworld.about.com/magazine/2109p156id111652.htm
2006-07-08 00:03:41 · answer #2 · answered by Steve S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Answer: Windows XP is the operating system and all files and programs not on the installation disc will be erased during the new installation. They only feasible way to save the files or programs is to transfer them to another drive or burn them to a CD.
Sorry.
2006-07-07 23:59:41 · answer #3 · answered by quietwalker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be better to start from scratch. XP runs better on a completely fresh install. It would be beneficial if you have created a separate partition on your harddrive, or you have more than one harddrive in your computer. If you have an extra partition or harddrive in your computer, you can transfer the files you want to keep, then reinstall XP. Once the installation is complete, the files you want to save will still be available in the place you saved them.
Here's an article for partitioning your harddrive:
http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,73826,00.asp
Hope this helps!
2006-07-07 23:58:10 · answer #4 · answered by Tech_Geek 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Installing windows XP , prompts for the option of upgradation OR a new installation . If u have partioned ur hard drive u can select new installation .But if u don't have any partion of hard drive.u can select upgradation and again It will ask for keep ur old files and and the proceed.
2006-07-08 00:10:39 · answer #5 · answered by babu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reinstall windows over windows. It will replace all windows files but keep your personal data files and downloads.
2006-07-07 23:57:11 · answer #6 · answered by nighthawk_842003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insert XP CD and select Install.
Then selec "update install" or somethinh like that. It will reinstall Windows without reformating and it will keep all your configuration.
2006-07-07 23:56:50 · answer #7 · answered by carlosdavid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure It is possible!
just install the windows from booting with a cd, when the setup ask you for choosing drive to install just select another drive than your orginal!
or if you have only one drive just select it and setup will ask you for entering a name of folder to install the windows! just enter anything you want and that's all!
2006-07-07 23:58:59 · answer #8 · answered by isp_85 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, you will have to get them on cd's or dvd's and reinstall it
2006-07-08 00:17:35 · answer #9 · answered by NchantingPrincess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes..you can install windows on top of windows...
2006-07-07 23:56:21 · answer #10 · answered by KT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋