2007-09-13 08:13:32 · 4 answers · asked by ChuckBoutwell 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
its always best to backup important files ...
2007-09-13 08:18:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Only option for you, i.e; u can repair ur operating system using this steps
1.Insert the Operating System CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2.Restart the computer.
3.Boot with the Windows XP CD and at the Setup Screen press the Enter Key
4.You will be taken to the Windows XP Licensing Agreement. After reading the
agreement press F8 to proceed.
5.The next screen gives you the option to do a fresh (clean) install or to repair
the selected Windows XP installation. To run a Repair Install Press "R" at this time.
Note:
If you do not see the option to repair the selected Windows XP installation DO NOT
choose the option to continue installing a fresh copy without repairing as that will
overwrite your data and cause unrecoverable data loss.
6.Select the correct location of Windows that you want to repair and then press "R".
7. Windows XP will copy the necessary files to your Hard Drive to begin the installation
and will then reboot. You will see the message that informs you to "Press any key
to boot the CD". Do not press any keys this time just wait a few seconds and the
Windows Startup Screen will be displayed. Following this you will be greeted by
the Windows XP Setup Screens.
8. When Setup has completed you should find all of your previously installed apps
and settings are intact.
Activating Windows XP:
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Go to Start->Run and enter the following
oobe/msoobe /a
Good Luck and Happy Processing.
2007-09-13 15:20:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Even if a process isn't supposed to lose data, always plan that it "might" lose data. Take the extra time now to backup any important files to removable media or another hard disk (not another partition on the same disk as the OS). Worst case, you lose anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours. Best case, you prevent wishing you had done it if the recovery encounters a problem.
2007-09-13 15:23:31 · answer #3 · answered by Jim Maryland 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not if you do a non destructive recovery all your files should be saved
2007-09-13 15:17:23 · answer #4 · answered by tommy d 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋