Reinstalling Windows XP

[Robert Bodling]

Can you reinstall Xp over itself? If XP is malfunctioning, what would
happen if you run the install with XP currently installed? I know
with Win98, you could simply delete win.* and the user.dat files and
it would reinstall itself over the current operating system correcting
previous flaws.

 

[Guest]

Robert,

If you are sure that you need to reinstall:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341&Product=winxp

Otherwise:

Low-Trans Fat and Low-Carb Diet for Your PC or
How to optimize Windows XP for the best performance:

http://www.FixYourWindows.com/OptimizeWindows.htm

Good Luck!

 

[S.Sengupta]

Hi,
yes,you can easily repair/re-install.
check here:-How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341&Product=winxp

also:-http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

regards,
ssg MS-MVP
pronetworks.org

 

[Alex Nichol]

Can you reinstall Xp over itself? If XP is malfunctioning, what would
happen if you run the install with XP currently installed?

you do a repair reinstall. Set the BIOS to boot CD before Hard disk,
then boot the XP CD, start Setup (do not take 'Repair' at this stage),
then after the license agreement select the XP to be repaired, and hit R
to 'Repair Installation'. This will retain your existing software
installations and most settings. But Updates will have to be run again,
especially SP1;
It is important to activate the basic XP Firewall before you ever
connect to the net to get the patches, so as to be protected against
things like the BLAST worm.

Always back up essential data before doing any major system operation
like this, if you are still in a position to do so

 

[Phil]

This information can be found in Help and Support by searching for
ownership.



To take ownership of a file or folder

Open Windows Explorer, and then locate the file or folder you want to take
ownership of.

Right-click the file or folder, click Properties, and then click the
Security tab.

Click Advanced, and then click the Owner tab.

In the Change owner to box, click the new owner.

(Optional) To change the owner of all subcontainers and objects within the
tree, select the Replace owner on subcontainers and objects check box.



Notes:

To open Windows Explorer, click Start, point to All Programs, point to
Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.

If you are not joined to a domain and want to view the Security tab, see To
display the Security tab.

You can transfer ownership in two ways:

The current owner can grant the Take ownership permission to others,
allowing those users to take ownership at any time.

An administrator can take ownership of any file on the computer. However,
the administrator cannot transfer ownership to others. This restriction
keeps the administrator accountable.

In Windows XP Professional, the Everyone group no longer includes the
Anonymous Logon group.