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More info?)
"Snarky Parker" <sparker9@att.net> wrote in message
news:ez9k6pRvFHA.2292@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Yes, you should use the same procedure. I only mentioned the SP2 issue
since
> many users update to it and it's not part of their original CD. The repair
> procedure would stop in its early stage since this condition causes an
error
> message relating to a later version being already installed.
>
> Note that this reinstallation procedure could cause some loss of data so
be sure
> to familiarize yourself with the F.A.S.T. utility and make a backup of
your data
> and settings. This subject is also covered in detail in other links on the
> referenced page.
>
> After you are successful at returning your system to a stable state, you
should
> consider a 3rd party backup utility like Acronis True Image. This utility
will
> make an image of your HDD that can be quickly and easily restored. This
image
> contains all software (OS & apps), settings and data that exist on your
HDD. It
> can also be used to restore files and folders if needed.
>
Thank you.
> "GotBonus?" <GotBonus@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:6dnXe.83137$Zp.45501@lakeread04...
> >
> > "Snarky Parker" <sparker9@att.net> wrote in message
> > news:uvlTFxKvFHA.3548@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > If you have SP2 installed (and you should), then you'll need an
> > installation CD
> > > containing SP2 or an updated CD slipstreamed with SP2. See this
article
> > for
> > > detailed info:
> >
> > Thank you for ther replies.
> >
> > I do not yet have SP2, i thought i would run a repair first, then
install
> > SP2
> > Do i still follow the same link?
> >
> > > How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
> > >
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
> > >
> > > Do not do the format and install recommended by others since this will
> > remove
> > > all of your data also.
> > >
> > > "GotBonus?" <GotBonus@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:0FmXe.83132$Zp.52330@lakeread04...
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I want to do a repair install of XP Pro. I just think that the
problem
> > I am
> > > > having with the system may lie in some botched system
settings/services
> > that
> > > > I changed using the advice from Blackviper.com.
> > > >
> > > > Anyway, I have seen a number of posts here regarding such, I see
> > reference
> > > > to recovery and to repair. I want to be perfectly clear as to what
I
> > want
> > > > so as to get an answer that addresses MY situation. I don't want to
> > recover
> > > > to any "state" that was previously present on my system.
> > > > I want to repair my XP Pro installation, but I want to retain my
current
> > > > data.
> > > >
> > > > What is the correct procedure for this?
> > > >
> > > >
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