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Guest
Hello, Yesterday I had the opportunity to perform a repair install on a
customers computer to replace a pirated version of Xp Pro.
I know have the courage to perform the same task on my own computer
Here is my problem...
Since I've had this computer about 5 years, I have managed to accumulate
software that is irreplaceble (Purchased OnLine) and do not have the
installation files, better yet, there are some softwares that need to be
re-registered / activated online and some of the companies do not exist
anymore.
I went ahead and started the repair install....
Upon reaching the screen where it asks me which directory to repair, I found
2:
c:\windows
c:\window2
By nature I would assume that the c:\windows is the correct directory to
repair, the c:\window2 I think may be residue from when I had a dual boot.
How can I verify that there are no files in use in this directory ?
Would it be possible to delete it from DOS ?
If I wanted to format and reinstall clean, would I be able to extract the
installed software from my computer and put it back on the fresh install ?
customers computer to replace a pirated version of Xp Pro.
I know have the courage to perform the same task on my own computer
Here is my problem...
Since I've had this computer about 5 years, I have managed to accumulate
software that is irreplaceble (Purchased OnLine) and do not have the
installation files, better yet, there are some softwares that need to be
re-registered / activated online and some of the companies do not exist
anymore.
I went ahead and started the repair install....
Upon reaching the screen where it asks me which directory to repair, I found
2:
c:\windows
c:\window2
By nature I would assume that the c:\windows is the correct directory to
repair, the c:\window2 I think may be residue from when I had a dual boot.
How can I verify that there are no files in use in this directory ?
Would it be possible to delete it from DOS ?
If I wanted to format and reinstall clean, would I be able to extract the
installed software from my computer and put it back on the fresh install ?