Re: New system + XP =???

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Hi, Anando,

Yes, you are correct. And that is what I meant to say. I used the wrong
terminology when I said re-install. Do you know if the repair install will
maintain my program linkages?
--
jcaldwell


"Anando [MS-MVP]" wrote:

> Hello,
>
> You might want to perform a repair install of Windows XP, though you should backup all your data
> before doing that. All of your existing programs might not function properly after the repair
> install
>
> How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341&Product=winxp
>
> Perform a Repair Installation
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
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>
>
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>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "jc" <jc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20C2B1CB-EB44-4449-A237-6685CEE58AF2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >I may know the answer from reading search results, but want to check with
> > experts before I screw anything up too badly.
> >
> > Got a new MOBO, CPU, DVD drive. Transferred my 160GB hard drive to the new
> > system. After turn on, a couple screens ask about booting Windows.
> > Regardless of the choice (either boot Windows normally or in safe mode), I
> > get a very short BSOD (about 1/10 sec) and the system reboots to the BIOS
> > startup.
> >
> > Am I correct that I should perform a re-install of XP? I am concerned that
> > a re-install will lose the linkages between XP and all the programs and data
> > on the hard drive. I have currently installed a different, smaller hard
> > drive, loaded with XP, so I can use the computer at all. The larger drive is
> > accessable through Windows Explorer, even though it won't boot.
> >
> > Would I be better off trying to use the FAST to transfer all my programs and
> > data to the smaller drive (and would that preserve linkages between XP and
> > the programs?), or can I re-install XP on the larger drive and keep all my
> > program linkages?
> >
> > Thanks for the help,
> > --
> > jcaldwell
>
>
>
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