reloading

[eric]

how do i reload xp pro and not loos my files on my pc

 

[Frank]

You can do a repair. This is done by inserting your XP install disk. After
loading drivers it will ask if you wish to repair or do a new installation
of the operating system.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

You should be able to perform a 'Repair Install':

http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Courtesy of MVP Michael Stevens.

Will

 

[Alex Nichol]

how do i reload xp pro and not loos my files on my pc

Back them up anyway, just in case.

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 take '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.