How do I run XP reinstall over a newer version of XP to get to Rep

[Guest]

I need to repair WIN XP (home edition) so I can install some programs that
are hanging (iTunes). When I try to run the OEM XP CD to get to the "repair
windows" section, it says my installed version is later than my original XP
disk and I cannot do that. I believe I have to at least launch the install
to get to the "repair" part of the XP disk.

Do I really have to delete my current version of XP, then reinstall the old
one, then go on line to update it to service pack 2??? That seems like a
long way around to just repair windows.

Secondly, if I delete my current XP, what happens to all my data files?
(I'm starting to hear the 'Jaws' music now...)

Any help or thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

 

[ByTor]

I need to repair WIN XP (home edition) so I can install some programs that
are hanging (iTunes). When I try to run the OEM XP CD to get to the "repair
windows" section, it says my installed version is later than my original XP
disk and I cannot do that. I believe I have to at least launch the install
to get to the "repair" part of the XP disk.

Do I really have to delete my current version of XP, then reinstall the old
one, then go on line to update it to service pack 2??? That seems like a
long way around to just repair windows.

Secondly, if I delete my current XP, what happens to all my data files?
(I'm starting to hear the 'Jaws' music now...)

Any help or thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Unfortunately to repair you have to update the actual CD to the latest.

Do this by slipsteaming the SP's........

nLite........Easiest, way less complicated method.......

http://www.nliteos.com/download.html

Go here & grab all the individual updates.....Yes you have to download
each one & it may be a little inconvenient but *WELL* worth it in the
end.........

http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I need to repair WIN XP (home edition) so I can install some programs that
are hanging (iTunes).

Why you you think repairing WinXP would have any affect upon iTunes?
Wouldn't it be far simpler, and make more sense, to simply remove the
malfunctioning Apple product, and then reinstall it?

When I try to run the OEM XP CD to get to the "repair
windows" section, it says my installed version is later than my original XP
disk and I cannot do that. I believe I have to at least launch the install
to get to the "repair" part of the XP disk.

This means that your installed OS is at a higher service pack level
than is the WinXP Pro CD you're using. You'll either need to uninstall
SP2 before attempting the upgrade, or try slipstreaming SP2 into the
upgrade.

For slip-streaming the service pack and subsequent updates to WinXP:

How to integrate software updates into your Windows installation source
files
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;828930

SlipStreaming WinXP
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/slipstream.htm

Do I really have to delete my current version of XP, then reinstall the old
one, then go on line to update it to service pack 2??? That seems like a
long way around to just repair windows.

Not necessary if you create a slip-streamed installation CD.

Secondly, if I delete my current XP, what happens to all my data files?
(I'm starting to hear the 'Jaws' music now...)

Nothing serious, if you've backed them up properly; you can simply copy
them back into their former locations after the reinstall. (Assumes
that you don't keep your data on a partition separate from the OS and
applications.)


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[Guest]

Thanks, I'll try the slipstreaming. The reason I need to go this route is
because I have uninstalled and and attempted to reinstall iTunes at least 10
times. It doesn't complete the install and I've tried removing just about
everything from startup (ie. anti-virus program, etc.) and rebooting. The
apple site says this kind of problem can only be corrected with a Windows
repair. Not sure if they are right, but I'm out of options. Here's the link
their direction:

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300361

Sounds like the slipstreaming to upgrade is the way to go though. Thanks
again.

 

[Guest]

Thanks! I will try this.

Unfortunately to repair you have to update the actual CD to the latest.

Do this by slipsteaming the SP's........

nLite........Easiest, way less complicated method.......

http://www.nliteos.com/download.html

Go here & grab all the individual updates.....Yes you have to download
each one & it may be a little inconvenient but *WELL* worth it in the
end.........

http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/

 

[Guest]

Just so I understand...Does "slipstream" mean I download the SPs to my old
version XP CD and then run install? Or does it mean I download the SPs into
my PC concurrently (though, now sure how to do that) while I'm running the
old XP CD?

Thanks.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Thanks, I'll try the slipstreaming.

You're welcome.

The reason I need to go this route is
because I have uninstalled and and attempted to reinstall iTunes at least 10
times. It doesn't complete the install and I've tried removing just about
everything from startup (ie. anti-virus program, etc.) and rebooting. The
apple site says this kind of problem can only be corrected with a Windows
repair.

That doesn't sound even vaguely reasonable, but it's pretty much what
one would expect from Apple employees: blame the OS that they don't
understand, rather than their own product.

Not sure if they are right, but I'm out of options.

I'd be willing to bet the simply purging the Windows registry of any
and all references to Apple, QuickTime, and iTunes would do the trick.
Naturally, a clean installation of the OS will accomplish this, but a
repair installation very likely will not. I think the Apple techs are
having you "throw out the baby with the bath water."

Here's the link
their direction:

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300361

I find it quite amusing that Apple blames anti-virus software for
preventing the installation of their product. It seems that they share
my low opinion of the safety of installing their applications. (I don't
allow QuickTime or iTunes malware distribution products on any computers
I'm responsible for maintaining.) Also, the fact that they have to
recommend altering security settings to install/use their product is a
clear sign that the applications aren't properly designed to operate on
WinXP.


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[ByTor]

(e-mail address removed), Bronco says...


Unfortunately to repair you have to update the actual CD to the latest.

Do this by slipsteaming the SP's........

nLite........Easiest, way less complicated method.......

http://www.nliteos.com/download.html

Go here & grab all the individual updates.....Yes you have to download
each one & it may be a little inconvenient but *WELL* worth it in the
end.........

http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/

Just so I understand...Does "slipstream" mean I download the SPs to my old
version XP CD and then run install? Or does it mean I download the SPs into
my PC concurrently (though, now sure how to do that) while I'm running the
old XP CD?

Thanks.

First you install nLite.......or last after the next steps.

Next you download the *entire* SP2 & just place it in a folder.....If
you want download *all* the Post SP2 SP's and put it in the same folder.

Open nLite after install, throw in your XP disk, choose a location for
it to rip it to.....After it's done you add the SP's in the option in
nLite....Let it do it's business incorporating them.........When it's
done choose the option to create a bootable ISO.......Burn the ISO when
it's done......You now have a new install CD.