canijustinstall xp overthetopofanexisinginstallation?

[Peter Codner]

canijustinstall xp overthetopofanexisinginstallation?-whataerarethedown
sides of doing so?

 

[Will Denny]

Hi Peter

I think that a 'clean' install would better. Installing XP over the top of
itself may not solve your PC problems. Have a look at the following article
by MVP Michael Stevens - it will take you through the steps of a 'clean'
install. Don't forget to backup your data files first:

"Clean Install Windows XP"
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
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[Haus]

Hello
Slow down and apply a few spaces.....

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Hope This Helps
Haus
Not a MVP
Not a MS-MVP
Not nothing just a good ole boy..

 

[roger]

Hi,

canijustinstall xp overthetopofanexisinginstallation?-whataerarethedown
sides of doing so?

You can repair install, it should keep your data:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

The downside is that whatever caused you to repair-install may survive
the process and continue bothering you. The plus side is that it keeps
your data. If you back up your data you could perform a clean install,
which begins truly anew.

http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

Good luck