XP hom e sp 2. I have some of the program disks but not others. Is there a way to get them back after i reinstall Windows?
2007-09-28 05:38:17 · 3 answers · asked by mr_pickle18 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
If u reinstall Windows over your present copy, to replace missing files, you don't have a problem. However, if you format and reinstall Windows, you will need your discs to replace the programs again.
2007-09-28 05:43:33 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry. If you format to uninstall XP then reinstall, you will be starting fresh.
Suggest you first consider a Windows Repair. You don't say what the problem is but maybe a repair will correct it.
WindowsXP System Restore – excellent link – explains with graphics
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/getstarted/ballew_03may19.mspx
WindowsXP Repair Explained
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/options_to_use_when_a_system_will_not_start.mspx?mfr=true
WindowsXP Repair Tools
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm#How%20to%20Repair%20Windows%20XP%20by%20Installing%20Over%20top%20of%20Existing%20Setup:
http://www.download-download-this.com/4.html?OVRAW=Windows%20Installer%20corrupted&OVKEY=window%20installer&OVMTC=advanced
Fix and/or Repair Windows
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm
http://www.onsitechicago.com/support/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=23&nav=0
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If you decide instead to uninstall, I suggest you first copy to external storage any and all files you want to save. Then when you reinstall the programs, you can copy them back.
2007-09-28 05:54:28 · answer #2 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need the disks, for registry information. With out it, your program will not function properly.
Before you take this action,
Scan your computer for any virus.
and run a registry scaner. Check out the one at pctools dot com
2007-09-28 05:46:32 · answer #3 · answered by Jamin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋