Windows XP re-install on top of old XP install

[Guest]

I'm working with an install of windows XP that i would like to install XP on
top of it'self (rebuild and repair many OS system setting changes that I've
lost count on how to fix and put back into their original settings)

the thing is, I have about 50 programs installed on this installation and am
concerned about the time involved reinstalling them all. now, I know that
with many i probalby wont' have to but its really my only concern that I
don't have to install "Quickbooks Pro 2002" afterwards, I would hate to lose
all those settings and my QB database. when it comes to this "reinstall, this
is my only issue. I was wondering that if I did do an "On top" reinstall,
would Quick books be effected and need a resinstall.

Sky

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

You can try a 'Repair' install of XP, which should retain your proframs,
files and settings. Although you may like to backup any valuable data files
beforehand. The following article by Michael Stevens will help you -
dependent on the type of XP CD that you have:

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

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

A Repair Installation normally leave all data and settings intact:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/repaxp.htm