Re: Repair install query

From: johnf (johnf_at_bigREMOVEpond.net.au)
Date: 02/07/04 

Date: Sat, 07 Feb 2004 22:41:41 GMT

Sorry, I forgot to mention that he wasn't supplied with a CD, OEM or
otherwise as I think his system was supplied as part of his work package, so
possibly just doing an upgrade will be the best way to go towards data
recovery? 

--
johnf
> Hi
>
> If you try and boot the PC with an XP Pro CD, it will think that you are
> trying to install an upgrade.  You will need the original XP Home
> Edition CD to perform a Repair Install - depending on which kind of CD
> that is.
>
> --
>
> Will Denny
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>
>
> "johnf" <johnf@bigREMOVEpond.net.au> wrote in message
> news:6L7Vb.46846$Wa.40775@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>> My son has just rung to say his PC (XP Home) will no longer boot -
>> possible HD failure.
>> My query is can I try and do a repair install with XP PRO to try and
>> get it up and running to access and copy off important data?
>> Also, if you try to run XP Pro over XP Home, is it classed as an
>> upgrade - or what happens?
>>
>> --
>> johnf
>>
>>
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