Windows 2000 Server reinstall

[PatHOU]

Our server crashes today :-(
Done almost everything to recover. Tried repairing but may have to
reinstall Windows. My question may sound pretty naive, but I'm an
analyst and programmer and even though have some knowledge on HW, its
not my strenght. Could anyone tell me if reinstalling will cause
loosing all my data?

Appreciate any help
Patricia

 

[Dave Patrick]

We've no idea with what you've told us. These articles may help.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];292175

What an In-Place Windows 2000 Upgrade Changes and What It Does Not Change
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];306952

Be sure to apply these to your repair install before connecting to any
network.

http://download.microsoft.com/download/E/6/A/E6A04295-D2A8-40D0-A0C5-241BFECD095E/W2KSP4_EN.EXE
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-043.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-049.mspx



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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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:
| Our server crashes today :-(
| Done almost everything to recover. Tried repairing but may have to
| reinstall Windows. My question may sound pretty naive, but I'm an
| analyst and programmer and even though have some knowledge on HW, its
| not my strenght. Could anyone tell me if reinstalling will cause
| loosing all my data?
|
| Appreciate any help
| Patricia
|