2006-11-22 14:47:51 · 10 answers · asked by JOSE V 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Nope, you shouldn't. But just to be safe, whenever I have done this, I always back up important data. As a matter of fact, since there is such a high rate of disk failure, its always good practice to back up your important files.
2006-11-22 14:50:10 · answer #1 · answered by Phil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the type on re install you do. There is a repair reinstall overwrites system files in an attempt to fix corrupted files etc. The other type is a full or clean re install. This reformats your hard drive and wipes EVERYTHING from your drive.
Here's a nice step by step on a repair install. Print it out and have it handy.. http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
Good Luck
2006-11-22 14:54:20 · answer #2 · answered by Fremen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you have the bootable xp CD , then it extremely is amazingly consumer-friendly ... first , you circulate to BIOS , by utilising pressing the delete decision at the same time as the gadget starts off , then substitute the bios startup to the cdcontinual ... then restart and insert the xp cd ... now hit enter and stick to the stairs that are displayed ... you choose thecontinual and choose for format and installation decision ... then the OS would be put in once you stick to the given steps by utilising examining the recommendations that are displayed on the show ... only attempt this one ...
2016-11-26 02:27:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u recover XP with WIN XP CD then nothing will loose.. But if u want to load a fresh copy of that then everything will be deleted..
2006-11-22 14:51:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um... If you reinstall XP, you'll need backup disks if you want to keep your info. So, the answer is YES.
2006-11-22 14:50:30 · answer #5 · answered by (-_-) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reinstalling your OS will erase any data from th hard drive, then restore the settings and programs to factory settings. So yes, it will erase all of your files and data and you will have to restart all over.
2006-11-22 16:01:36 · answer #6 · answered by BMWFAN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you are reformatting your hard drive, buy an external hard drive to backup your files, avalilable at circuit city or best buy
2006-11-22 14:52:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES IT WILL.So backup your data before installing again.
2006-11-22 14:49:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes so you should back it up onto cds or dvds
2006-11-22 14:49:45 · answer #9 · answered by coolv1994 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell yeah
2006-11-22 14:56:58 · answer #10 · answered by Ski 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋