re-installing 2000

[Blizzard105]

I have a computer that I need to re-install windows 2000 on. However, there
are some things on the computer that I do not want to wipe out and back up is
not an option. Can I re-install Windows 2000 over the old installation like
you used to be able to do with Windows 98?

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I have a computer that I need to re-install windows 2000 on. However,
there
are some things on the computer that I do not want to wipe out and back up
is
not an option. Can I re-install Windows 2000 over the old installation
like
you used to be able to do with Windows 98?

Yes, you can but you're running a serious risk of wiping your data.
Furthermore I cannot see how you can claim that a backup is not an option.
There are some low-cost but highly effective backup methods available - why
don't you use them?

I could answer your question in a different way. The fact that you're
enquiring here indicates that you're concerned about the potential loss of
your data files. Your statement "backup is not an option" suggests you're
not concerned about data loss. I can see some unresolved contradictions
here.

 

[Dave Patrick]

These may help though as Pegasus states there is no guarantee that you
wouldn't lose something nor is there any guarantee that your problem will be
fixed.


How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=292175

What an In-Place Windows 2000 Upgrade Changes and What It Does Not Change
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=306952

Be sure to apply these to your repair install before connecting to any
network. Internet included. (sasser, msblast)
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

Then

Rollup 1 for Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...CF-8850-4531-B52B-BF28B324C662&displaylang=en



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Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
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