canijustinstall xp overthetopofanexisinginstallation?

message from Peter Codner on 4 Jun 2004
canijustinstall xp overthetopofanexisinginstallation?-whataerarethedown
sides of doing so?
 
Haus replied to Peter Codner on 4 Jun 2004
Hello
Slow down and apply a few spaces.....;)
 
Will Denny replied to Peter Codner on 4 Jun 2004
Hi Peter

I think that a 'clean' install would better. Installing XP over the top of
itself may not solve your PC problems. Have a look at the following article
by MVP Michael Stevens - it will take you through the steps of a 'clean'
install. Don't forget to backup your data files first:

"Clean Install Windows XP"
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
 
roger replied to Peter Codner on 04 Jun 2004
Hi,

You can repair install, it should keep your data:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

The downside is that whatever caused you to repair-install may survive
the process and continue bothering you. The plus side is that it keeps
your data. If you back up your data you could perform a clean install,
which begins truly anew.

http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

Good luck
 

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