Setup over an existing installation

[Mueller Michael]

Hi.

What would be if I do a new setup over an existing
Windows-installation?
I'm asking because of some issues with the current installation, which
I can't find a "cure" for.
What will be with all the setting, updates and registry?

Your comments are welcome!

Michi

 

[Yves Leclerc]

You can do this! This is more commonly known as "repair reinstall". There
is only one draw back;. You must do this is the "latest" service pack
"slipstreamed" into the install CD (which Microsoft permits.) If this is
not done, you will possibily get "The version of of Windows is new than the
one you are ...." trying to install. You can still complete the reinstall
anyway.

Once you completed the re-install, you will

1) Need to re-activate the XP
2) Re-apply the service pack(s) that were not already "slipstreamed" onto
the install CD
3) Re-do all the updates, since the last release of the service pack.

 

[Guest]

Yes, you can do this type of install, but chances are good the existing
problems of xp will still be there...
I have found a repair RARELY, and I mean rarely, like 5% of the time works
out like you want it... You are MUCH better off doing a clean, full install,
by deleting and recreating the partition and going at it that way.
Save your files beforehand.
And since you have to reactivate anyway, you are only out the time it takes
to reload your old software.
I do not recommend a repair.

 

[GreenieLeBrun]

Hi.

What would be if I do a new setup over an existing
Windows-installation?
I'm asking because of some issues with the current installation, which
I can't find a "cure" for.
What will be with all the setting, updates and registry?

Your comments are welcome!

Michi

To follow up Yves Leclerc's post here are some links you may find
useful:-

How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341

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

Slipstreamed Windows XP CD Using SP2
http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm

How to use AutoStreamer to Slipstream Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.simplyguides.net/guides/using_autostreamer/using_autostreamer.html

Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Direct Download
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...BE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

 

[Rock]

Hi.

What would be if I do a new setup over an existing
Windows-installation?
I'm asking because of some issues with the current installation, which
I can't find a "cure" for.
What will be with all the setting, updates and registry?

Your comments are welcome!

Michi

What are the problems? Maybe someone here can help.

 

[Ron Martell]

Hi.

What would be if I do a new setup over an existing
Windows-installation?
I'm asking because of some issues with the current installation, which
I can't find a "cure" for.
What will be with all the setting, updates and registry?

Your comments are welcome!

Michi

A Repair Install will fix a number of issues, but not everything.

Can you provide some specific examples of the issues that you are
attempting to cure? That may give us a clue as to the best course of
action for your situation.

The most common causes of problems with Windows XP installations are:
- infestations by viruses/trojans/spyware
- outdated hardware drivers, especially video drivers.

A Repair Install is not likely to resolve either of the above types of
problems.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
http://aumha.org/alex.htm

 

[Michael Stevens]

In

Yes, you can do this type of install, but chances are good the
existing problems of xp will still be there...
I have found a repair RARELY, and I mean rarely, like 5% of the time
works out like you want it... You are MUCH better off doing a clean,
full install, by deleting and recreating the partition and going at
it that way.
Save your files beforehand.
And since you have to reactivate anyway, you are only out the time it
takes to reload your old software.
I do not recommend a repair.

Then you are using the repair install for the wrong reason. Repair install
has a very viable purpose and should only be used after looking on the
newsgroups, kb's and web sites for fix's to the problems. Try the repair
install first, if it works, you are way ahead compared to a clean install.
A clean install should be a last resort, not the first option. And if you
find reactivation to be a major reason to clean rather than repair, you
don't have much on your systems to reload.
Your logic is rather flawed.
--
Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP
(e-mail address removed)
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com
For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader.
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[Mueller Michael]

What are the problems? Maybe someone here can help.

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Michi

 

[Mueller Michael]

A Repair Install will fix a number of issues, but not everything.

Can you provide some specific examples of the issues that you are
attempting to cure? That may give us a clue as to the best course of
action for your situation.

Refer to Message-ID: <[email protected]>

Michi

 

[Mueller Michael]

I'm asking because of some issues with the current installation, which

I can't find a "cure" for.

Hi to all.

Ok, made a repair install but as expected it didn't resolve my
icon-problem. Thanks anyway for your help.

Michi

 

[Mueller Michael]

And since you have to reactivate anyway, you are only out the time it

A clean install should be a last resort, not the first option. And if you
find reactivation to be a major reason to clean rather than repair, you
don't have much on your systems to reload.
Your logic is rather flawed.

Michael's right, you can't imagine what sowftware i have on my computer for
daily .. ok, weekly use.
A click on start-programs reveals a huge list ;-) my major fault is to only
have backups from my data-partitions, but not for my boot-drive :-/ Will
have to change this immediately.
But it's not only the programs, but the settings for each of them. It won't
take hours, but at least 2 to 3 days to have the system up again and
running.

Damn, i'm booked for this weekend .....

Michi

 

[Guest]

--
biscuit 100.Hi,..yes! i have an existing installation..a lot of
problems..with printer and with protocal of computer is unknown and no
location for usb ports..and other devices..files are missing .etc..I have
windowsxp2..I think a complete clean is what to do..trying to fix it causes
more problems..