Re: Does an XP repair replace the whole registry?
No it does not.
However you should read and follow the instructions and links
posted below as it all to easy to end up selecting the wrong option,
mainly the "Recovery Console" is what you DO NOT want to select.
Using your original Windows Setup CD, boot from the CD and follow all the
instructions until you get to the point where Setup finds your current
Windows installation. Just follow the instructions posted at one of the web
sites below, read each of the steps carefully so you understand what you
will be doing step by step before you actually start the repair process.
Windows will keep your previous settings, including applications and device
drivers.
Word of warning: Always backup any important data files just incase
things don't go as expected. Read all three articles mention below
"carefully" and see if a Repair Install meets your needs
See:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
and: How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315341
Also: Fred Langa:
http://www.informationweek.com/news/windows/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=189400897
Finally go to Windows Update site and install all the updates as they will
need to be reinstalled.
JS
http://www.pagestart.com
"beemer" <beemer@nowhere.com> wrote in message
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> (Originally in xp.basics)
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> When carrying out an XP repair installation does it replace the whole
> registry with a new one?
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> regards,
>
> Beemer
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