actually my o.s is xp home edition sp1. my friend upgraded it to xp professional sp2 by using some pirated C.D from then i was not able to install any windows applications which are asking for genuine validity.now how can i switch back to old o.s without losing any of my data
2007-01-25 03:09:37 · 5 answers · asked by anonymus 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
To late...
2007-01-25 03:15:17 · answer #1 · answered by INOA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use your Windows XP Home Edition CD to make a repair install, WinXP Home will take over of the pirated WinXP Pro that was installed. You won't lose any your own files or most software that are already installed using "Repair" during the WinXP Home setup.
2007-01-25 03:20:22 · answer #2 · answered by OrygunW 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends where your data is stored.
Anywhere on the C: drive and particularly in a folder created by windows on installation and there is a good chance that it will all be lost when you re-install.
Take a backup first. Save the backup to CD or any other non-local drive and you should be safe.
2007-01-25 03:18:00 · answer #3 · answered by AnalProgrammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back up all Ur data and then reinstall Ur original windows sftwr.
2007-01-25 03:14:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont think there is a way without reinstalling your system...
2007-01-25 03:16:38 · answer #5 · answered by Snaker DLK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋