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Reinstalling XP
Name: Joy Kim Date: August 1, 2002 at 23:34:34 Pacific
Comment:
simple question... If i reinstall XP the system settings will be restored but my files and programs will still remain?? correct??
Name: joseph Date: August 2, 2002 at 00:03:44 Pacific
Reply:
If the reinstalling routine goes smoothly, then your applications, data and settings will remain intact.
Bye
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Response Number 2
Name: Smokey Date: August 2, 2002 at 00:39:59 Pacific
Reply:
Hi Joy, Go to the site below and click on " how to repair XP by reinstalling". Hope this helps.
Regards
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm
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Response Number 3
Name: Albert Date: August 2, 2002 at 09:38:32 Pacific
Reply:
Reinstalling XP should go smoothly - and all your settings, programs will be preserved (as long as you select "Upgrade"). I had to do this a couple of times after installing the XP service packs which caused some software incompatibilities.
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