Reinstalling XP in place without losing data?

[Guest]

Hello.

i m running win xp pro at the moment on HD1. most of my program files are in HD2.
i'm trying to figure out if its a better idea to reinstall win xp in place or to do a clean install (if its possible?) but i'm afraid of what might happen to the programs in HD2.

i mean, if the registry gets wiped, how will that affect my programs?
i need to reinstall xp badly, and i want to make sure its as clean as possible, but i'm afraid of data loss.

any suggestions would be appreciated.
thanks for your time.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

With a Clean Installation all applications will need to be
reinstalled:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/cleanxp.htm

With a Repair Installation, settings and data, including applications
should be safe:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/repaxp.htm

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/

Hello.

i m running win xp pro at the moment on HD1. most of my program files are in HD2.
i'm trying to figure out if its a better idea to reinstall win xp in

place or to do a clean install (if its possible?) but i'm afraid of
what might happen to the programs in HD2.

i mean, if the registry gets wiped, how will that affect my programs?
i need to reinstall xp badly, and i want to make sure its as clean

as possible, but i'm afraid of data loss.