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241017 2004-06-01 19:03:00 looks like im going to have to reinstall xp
will this cause me to lose my address book and e-mails?
phylip (1886)
241018 2004-06-01 19:56:00 if using outlook express, FILE...Export allows you to eport those the when ready File..Import beama (111)
241019 2004-06-01 22:00:00 It's even easier than that with XP..read here (www.iopus.com) Pheonix (280)
241020 2004-06-01 22:22:00 Thanks Pheonix Ill remeber that one beama (111)
241021 2004-06-01 22:38:00 I would strongly advise you to backup all data and files that you wish to keep to an external location (other computer, CDs, etc) in case something goes wrong. Much better safe than sorry.
Regarding the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard I remember someone on this forum recently could not restore his/her data after using this method after a reinstall or format. I would be inclined to backup files and data the "traditional way" as well if the data is important, to be on the safe side.
tommy (2826)
241022 2004-06-01 23:08:00 Here (www.softwarepatch.com) is a free program that does it for you, and this works because I have used it. Pheonix (280)
241023 2004-06-02 00:34:00 Sorry phylip for bumping in here on your thread.

If I reinstall win xp over the top of a old install of xp(with out formatting)

Do I have to reactivate windows? Or will it just keep working?
stu120404 (268)
241024 2004-06-02 01:15:00 Reinstalling Windows XP over the top of an existing installation does not require reactivation of Windows.
Reformatting and reinstalling does, however.
tommy (2826)
241025 2004-06-02 01:55:00 I reinstalled over the top of existing and it didn't work, so had to fresh install, without formatting, using a different 'windows' directory - windows0 in this case - and I had to reactivate.

Just so that you know.
jaxson (3204)
241026 2004-06-02 22:27:00 Try having a read of this here (sniptools.com) for instructions on skipping product activation on Win XP. This will only work if you are reinstalling on the same hardware config, obviously........ Domdomingo (5726)
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