Re: clean install of XP Pro w/out formatting hard drive

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I have two OS installed. The one with C:\WINDOWS and the one using
C:\WIN.
How can I delete the other OS? Can it recognize my programs and
documents after deleting the other OS or renaming C:\WIN (default OS
directory) to C:\WINDOWS?

GTS wrote:
> To access your documents see HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in
> Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=308421
>
> You will have to reinstall your programs.
> --
>
> <tiamzy@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:1121874342.747457.171980@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Before replacing my motherboard
> > 1. I have Service Pack 2 installed
> >
> > After replacing my motherboard...
> > 1. I repaired my OS (Windows XP Pro) using the original XP disk (no
> > SP2)
> > 2. But I can't connect to the Internet, and Office 2003 failed to run
> > so I borrowed my friends Win XP "WITH" Service Pack 2 (because I lost
> > SP2 disk)
> > 3. I upgraded to SP2 but then I realized that it was not the final
> > version, it's a beta version! So things aren't running well.
> > 4. I found my SP2 disk and tried to install it. But Windows says that I
> > have to uninstall the previous version of SP2 in my system.
> > 5. The problem is that it is not listed in the Add/Remove program so I
> > head to the Windows Help online and found out that I have to install
> > the original XP CD.
> > 6. When I reinstall the original CD, problems arise. Windows can't
> > complete the Setup.
> > 7. I tried to delete the folders System32 and System under the Windows
> > directory. I knew there was a problem in 'updating' the system files.
> > 8. I install the original XP CD but this time, I specified where to
> > install Windows. I chose "C:\WIN"
> > 9. Installation was a success but when I logged on (after creating new
> > user accounts), my old files were not recognized as "My Documents" but
> > it is still on the "Documents and Settings" folder.
> > Also, the programs installed are not recognized yet it is still on the
> > Program Files folder.
> >
> > How can Windows recognize those documents and programs? Do I have to
> > reinstall ALL OF THEM?
> >
> > Pls. help...
> >

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