Reloading Windows XP Pro

[Guest]

I have been having problems logging onto a secured web site and the vendor
recommends "reloading windows" to solve the problem. I can't seem to find
any documentation regarding this, and I'm concerned with what will happen if
I go and reload the OS. Will the reload delete all files on the system such
as documents, settings, and Outlook files? I'm really resistent to the
re-load, but it seems that it's the "fix" of last resort and I do need access
to this web site to work properly. Thanks for any input you can give.

 

[Neo Anderson]

Usually, in my cases (a few dozen installs of XP) an over, or reinstall - if
you will, install bloats a system to the point of irritation and in some
cases near unusable.

An over-install (Repair) will not delete any of your
documents/email/favorites (it will add the default items back though) etc.
items.

I you are simply interested in system files: Run | cmd At the prompt
enter sfc /? Read what it does and pick an option.

 

[Guest]

I would first, manually delete all your cookies and then
try to go into the site. You might something messed up
there.

 

[Rock]

I have been having problems logging onto a secured web site and the vendor
recommends "reloading windows" to solve the problem. I can't seem to find
any documentation regarding this, and I'm concerned with what will happen if
I go and reload the OS. Will the reload delete all files on the system such
as documents, settings, and Outlook files? I'm really resistent to the
re-load, but it seems that it's the "fix" of last resort and I do need access
to this web site to work properly. Thanks for any input you can give.

Have you installed SP2? See if this link helps:

How to troubleshoot problems accessing secure Web pages with
Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=870700

 

[Michael Stevens]

I have been having problems logging onto a secured web site and the
vendor recommends "reloading windows" to solve the problem. I can't
seem to find any documentation regarding this, and I'm concerned with
what will happen if I go and reload the OS. Will the reload delete
all files on the system such as documents, settings, and Outlook
files? I'm really resistent to the re-load, but it seems that it's
the "fix" of last resort and I do need access to this web site to
work properly. Thanks for any input you can give.

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