re istall win XP pro

[Joe K]

Using win XP Pro,I want to do a re install of the OS.I want to re
install so that I have to download all updates from the begining.
I want to save all data files.I have copied "My Document" folder where
most of my files are.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

If you perform a 'Repair' install of XP the Updates will have to be re-downloaded and all your data files should remain intact, although it may be prudent to backup those data files first:

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

Courtesy of MVP Michael Stevens.

 

[Joseph Conway [MSFT]]

Joe

You can do what we call an inplace upgrade.

Boot off the CD, choose Enter for a new install, F8 for the EULA and when
Windows finds you C:\windows directory choose R for repair.

 

[cimex]

He meant "will NOT have to be re-downloaded..."


Hi

If you perform a 'Repair' install of XP the Updates will have to be
re-downloaded and all your data files should remain intact, although it may
be prudent to backup those data files first:

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

Courtesy of MVP Michael Stevens.

 

[Larry Samuels MS-MVP XP \(Shell/User\)]

No, he meant the updates WILL have to be redownloaded.
A repair install sets the system file state back to original condition prior
to any updates.

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Larry Samuels MS-MVP (Windows-Shell/User)
Associate Expert
Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
http://home.earthlink.net/~larrysamuels/WS2003FAQ.htm
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[cimex]

The horror! Makes sense, though.
Sorry about my error.

 

[Larry Samuels MS-MVP XP \(Shell/User\)]

No problem! We all make mistakes from time to time.
You have been very good with other advice posted--you seem to know your
stuff pretty well.

--
Larry Samuels MS-MVP (Windows-Shell/User)
Associate Expert
Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
http://home.earthlink.net/~larrysamuels/WS2003FAQ.htm
Expert Zone -

 

[Joe K]

Using win XP Pro,I want to do a re install of the OS.I want to re
install so that I have to download all updates from the begining.
I want to save all data files.I have copied "My Document" folder where
most of my files are.

Thanks everyone.I will try the repair mode and get back to you in a
couple days.