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06-29-2005, 03:48 AM
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How do I re-install Windows and keep programs
I am fixing (attempting to fix) a friend's pc:
Athlon 2200 512Mb Generic DDR MSI mobo 80Gb Maxtor HDD When it gets to logging into Windows (XP) it reboots. I unplugged everything that was not essential (floppy drive, sound card, etc.). Still the same. I tried to boot in all modes that come up with F8 (safe mode etc). Still the same. I tried a Windows repair from the cd. It freezes after installing drivers. I plugged the hard drive into my (working) PC and still the same problem. So... It's either the HDD or Windows. I then downloaded Powermax, Maxtor's diagnostic tool and it found no problem with the HDD. I have decided to re-install Windows, but I don't want to have to re-install all of the programs, as I haven't the time. How do I re-insall Windows XP while keeping all programs? Or does anyone have any idea as to how to fix this. Thanks in advance! |
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06-29-2005, 08:34 AM
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The only way you already tried Repair install of Windows, if you did this: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm than that's it !!! Visit even this site for more recovery chances: http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm
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06-29-2005, 10:58 AM
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Sounds like I need to re-install completely. Thanks for the reply.
Nice links by the way! |
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06-29-2005, 11:13 AM
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07-01-2005, 11:11 AM
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