Re: backup apps -> reinstall xp -> restore apps?

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<km@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote
Is there anyway to backup specified apps (including related registry
info), reinstall XP, and then restore those apps?

I expect there would be limitations, but is there any software to do
this even with limitations.

No. If the OS is installed clean then apps have to be reinstalled from original media. A repair install, aka in place upgrade, retains programs and data, but you'll have redo the windows updates.

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

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Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]

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