Reinstalling windows / overwriting windows

[Guest]

At first , i had this IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL problem during start up , i read
solutions and some 1 suggested that i should try doing a repair with the
windows XP disc . I did so. however , the setup couldnt compelte and now i
cant even enter safe mode. I dont know what to do now.. and the only solution
i could think of is reinstalling windows.. However , i would like to have my
files back and running. eg , my music , my pictures . Will program run
smoothly if i overwrite windows (as in reinstalling it into the same HDD)?
EG. (I've had warcraft 3 , once i overwrite the windows will it still be
there? if yes , can the program still run as smoothly as before?)
Thanks for reading.. I hope to see some light through this dark tunnel.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Depending on what kind of XP CD you have, you can try a 'Repair' install of
XP, which will leave your files, settings and programs in place. Please
have a look at the following article by Michael Stevens:

"How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install"
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

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Will Denny
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[Guest]

Hey Will ,
First of all , thanks for your reply!! however , based on the
website that u've introduced , on the first warning , it stated that i must
be able to boot into windows b4 i can do that repair installation. However ,
i cannot go into my windows.. any alternatives? thanks xD

 

[Malke]

Hey Will ,
First of all , thanks for your reply!! however , based on the
website that u've introduced , on the first warning , it stated that i
must be able to boot into windows b4 i can do that repair installation.
However , i cannot go into my windows.. any alternatives? thanks xD

You can do a Repair Install without booting into Windows. Re-read the
information at Michael Stevens' site more carefully. Scroll down to the
bold heading "XP Repair install".

Malke