I have it's CD and i want to re-install the present windows xp,cause i have some problems with it.
But i dont want to lose any of my computer files.
What should i do step by step to do this?
2007-02-21 22:11:17 · 8 answers · asked by Tanya 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
If it's a WinXP disc and not a recovery disc you should be able to rerun setup without having to format which means you won't loose anything except settings and downloaded themes etc. Rerunning setup just restores the windows/system directories.
If you have a recovery disc from the manufacturer with xp on that you'll have to format to reinstall which means you need to back them up.
2007-02-21 22:17:16 · answer #1 · answered by Siren 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do a repair install. Boot your PC with the Windows XP CD.
Press any key to start from the CD.
In the blue Setup screen, the computer asks you, if you like to repair the System with the repair console. Choose not to by pressing Enter (the repair console is for repairing the start sector and other "computer guru" stuff. You just want a "normal" repair).
Accept the EULA with F8.
Setup will find a Windows XP install. Choose the correct Windows Installation but this time *do* press R.
Windows will do a repair installation and keep your settings and data.
If Windows doesn't allow you to do a repair install (e.g. your computer Manufacturer gave you only a recovery disc, or you created a CD for an unattended install) you need to backup your data.
Create a BartPE disc (see link below) and boot from this disc. BartPE is a "mini-Windows" that can run off a CD.
In the BartPE Windows, open your Harddisk and rename the "Windows" folder to "Winold", the "Program Files" folder to "Progs" and the "Documents and Settings" folder to "Docs".
Now install Windows normally with your original XP disc.
After a successful install, copy your data from the "Docs" folder back to your newly created "Documents and Settings" folder.
Copy back "Progs" to "Program Files" and install the software again.
2007-02-22 06:15:55 · answer #2 · answered by Arminator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all if there is a prob with your OS, you should be able to "repair" it. it is possible to install multiple OS's but that only takes up space and may cause problems unless you install on another drive. i used to use the "deltree" option to reinstall windows 98' without losing the files but i'm not sure if it works with xp. there are many forums that will tell you how to do this, just use your google search
2007-02-22 06:18:58 · answer #3 · answered by jerry_sienfeld2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just back up your Important files.... burn it on a cd or use a USB flashdisk or an External usb hardisk.... Just return the files after you re-install your new windows xp...XD
2007-02-22 06:16:25 · answer #4 · answered by studmuffin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use repair option for re installed your windows xp just load cd and boot from cd them it shows repair option use it and re install your windows xp
2007-02-22 06:15:09 · answer #5 · answered by yuga 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first and foremost... BACK UP ALL IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS...
now with that said... yes, you can 'repair' windows system files without loosing all of your data.
Boot from your windows disk, and choose the repair function (it might be also called, the non destructive function).
hope that helps
2007-02-22 06:14:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Copy all ur data to a dvd to back it up. thats about all u can do. ur ipod mmight be able to hold it all too
2007-02-22 06:14:55 · answer #7 · answered by B-rad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant
2007-02-22 06:13:47 · answer #8 · answered by mR mONey In thE Bank...Bank! 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋