Re: Does a reinstall of XP erase all programs?///

Was your friend's disc was also an OEM copy?

You could have just installed with your CD Key; the discs themselves aren't
"stamped" with a serial number or anything.

A "Repair" install will leave all apps/drivers/etc. intact, but I don't
think you get an opportunity to re-enter the CD Key. A "Reinstall" won't
wipe out any data (unless you wipe the partition), but you probably will
need to reinstall any applications.

So if the disc is coming soon, you might want to just wait and do a full
install, the new disc may be an updated version (compared to you friend's)
and you won't have as much downloading after the initial install.
--
James
Orlando (Goofy says "Hey!"), Florida



"1deciple" <1deciple@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I recently attempted to install XP Pro from a OEM disc I bought in unopened
shrink wrap from an ebay vendor several months ago. It would not
install,
because it could not read one of the basic files necessary to the startup
process. Just to prove it was the disc and not some other issue, I
borrowed
a disc from a buddy to see if it would install. It did, with no problems.
I
have contacted MS Media Replacement to request a replacement of the
defective
disc and that request is now pending. While I'm waiting for a new disc so
I
can install and register my own XP Pro, I'm wondering if it would be a
waste
of time to install other productivity software. Question is: when I
reinstall the new XP disc MS is supposed to send me, will the process
erase
all the other software I have installed using the borrowed OS? I could at
least be getting some stuff installed while I wait for my own XP, unless
it
is going to have to be reinstalled after I reinstall XP. Appreciate any
advice on this question.

Art


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