HELP! I installed 3 copies of XP Pro by mistake!

[sylvia]

How do I uninstall them and start over without wiping the
hard drive. The 1st time I upgraded from XP Home to XP
Pro, it seemes alright, however, none of my files (like
Word documents) and other programs carried over.

The 2nd time I tried, the files and programs were okay
but my modem wasn't recognized! I'm writing this from my
laptop because I can't access the web on my desktop.

The 3rd time, I was just trying to correct and
ininstall the other versions...argh!

PLEASE HELP! I'm a teacher and really need my desktop PC!

Thanks!

Sylvia

[Bert]

You need to find out which one you need to keep and delete the others
before you do that do a search on the net to make sure you are doing that
correctly

"sylvia" > wrote in message
...
> How do I uninstall them and start over without wiping the
> hard drive. The 1st time I upgraded from XP Home to XP
> Pro, it seemes alright, however, none of my files (like
> Word documents) and other programs carried over.
>
> The 2nd time I tried, the files and programs were okay
> but my modem wasn't recognized! I'm writing this from my
> laptop because I can't access the web on my desktop.
>
> The 3rd time, I was just trying to correct and
> ininstall the other versions...argh!
>
> PLEASE HELP! I'm a teacher and really need my desktop PC!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Sylvia
>
>
>

[Frank]

"sylvia" > wrote in message
...

| How do I uninstall them and start over without wiping the
| hard drive. The 1st time I upgraded from XP Home to XP
| Pro, it seemes alright, however, none of my files (like
| Word documents) and other programs carried over.
|
| The 2nd time I tried, the files and programs were okay
| but my modem wasn't recognized! I'm writing this from my
| laptop because I can't access the web on my desktop.
|
| The 3rd time, I was just trying to correct and
| ininstall the other versions...argh!
|
| PLEASE HELP! I'm a teacher and really need my desktop PC!
|
| Thanks!
|
| Sylvia
|

I am saying this to be helpful not to be snide by any means.
There is a way out of this situation but it would be better if
you took this to a professional. There used to be a saying
for this type of situation a few years ago which was:
Buy a box of Ding Dongs and a Six Pack of Pepsi and call
the kid next door.
Good Luck

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Sylvia,

Boot the one you want. Open Windows Explorer and remove (delete) the system
folders for the ones you don't want.

Start/run C:\boot.ini

Remove the lines referencing the unwanted installations from the [operating
systems] section. Click file/save and close.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org

"sylvia" > wrote in message
...
> How do I uninstall them and start over without wiping the
> hard drive. The 1st time I upgraded from XP Home to XP
> Pro, it seemes alright, however, none of my files (like
> Word documents) and other programs carried over.
>
> The 2nd time I tried, the files and programs were okay
> but my modem wasn't recognized! I'm writing this from my
> laptop because I can't access the web on my desktop.
>
> The 3rd time, I was just trying to correct and
> ininstall the other versions...argh!
>
> PLEASE HELP! I'm a teacher and really need my desktop PC!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Sylvia
>
>
>

[R. C. White]

Hi, Rick.

> Start/run C:\boot.ini

Thanks for that shortcut! I didn't think that would work and was about to
correct you - then I tried it! It works from the "DOS" window, too; if I
type just C:\boot.ini, Notepad automatically runs and loads boot.ini. (But
if I type: run c:\boot.ini, it doesn't work.)

I've been telling posters to use the Edit button in the Startup and Recovery
Settings window. That works, too.

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX

Microsoft Windows MVP

"Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Sylvia,
>
> Boot the one you want. Open Windows Explorer and remove (delete) the
system
> folders for the ones you don't want.
>
> Start/run C:\boot.ini
>
> Remove the lines referencing the unwanted installations from the
[operating
> systems] section. Click file/save and close.
>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
> www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org
>
> "sylvia" > wrote in message
> ...
> > How do I uninstall them and start over without wiping the
> > hard drive. The 1st time I upgraded from XP Home to XP
> > Pro, it seemes alright, however, none of my files (like
> > Word documents) and other programs carried over.
> >
> > The 2nd time I tried, the files and programs were okay
> > but my modem wasn't recognized! I'm writing this from my
> > laptop because I can't access the web on my desktop.
> >
> > The 3rd time, I was just trying to correct and
> > ininstall the other versions...argh!
> >
> > PLEASE HELP! I'm a teacher and really need my desktop PC!
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Sylvia
> >

[PCyr]

PMSL!

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Change the obvious to the obvious.
------------------
"Frank" > wrote in message
...
>
> "sylvia" > wrote in message
> ...
>
> | How do I uninstall them and start over without wiping the
> | hard drive. The 1st time I upgraded from XP Home to XP
> | Pro, it seemes alright, however, none of my files (like
> | Word documents) and other programs carried over.
> |
> | The 2nd time I tried, the files and programs were okay
> | but my modem wasn't recognized! I'm writing this from my
> | laptop because I can't access the web on my desktop.
> |
> | The 3rd time, I was just trying to correct and
> | ininstall the other versions...argh!
> |
> | PLEASE HELP! I'm a teacher and really need my desktop PC!
> |
> | Thanks!
> |
> | Sylvia
> |
>
> I am saying this to be helpful not to be snide by any means.
> There is a way out of this situation but it would be better if
> you took this to a professional. There used to be a saying
> for this type of situation a few years ago which was:
> Buy a box of Ding Dongs and a Six Pack of Pepsi and call
> the kid next door.
> Good Luck
>
>

[PCyr]

but this won't actually remove the other copies.

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------------------
"Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Sylvia,
>
> Boot the one you want. Open Windows Explorer and remove (delete) the
system
> folders for the ones you don't want.
>
> Start/run C:\boot.ini
>
> Remove the lines referencing the unwanted installations from the
[operating
> systems] section. Click file/save and close.
>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
> www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org
>
> "sylvia" > wrote in message
> ...
> > How do I uninstall them and start over without wiping the
> > hard drive. The 1st time I upgraded from XP Home to XP
> > Pro, it seemes alright, however, none of my files (like
> > Word documents) and other programs carried over.
> >
> > The 2nd time I tried, the files and programs were okay
> > but my modem wasn't recognized! I'm writing this from my
> > laptop because I can't access the web on my desktop.
> >
> > The 3rd time, I was just trying to correct and
> > ininstall the other versions...argh!
> >
> > PLEASE HELP! I'm a teacher and really need my desktop PC!
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Sylvia
> >
> >
> >
>
>

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Yep RC, it's a nice shortcut over the system settings buttons. I discovered
it was a lot quicker, not only in use, but in explanation. It doesn't matter
if folder options/view is set to see hidden/system files either (got tired
of explaining those steps - I wish it was not the default view).

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org

"R. C. White" > wrote in message
...
> Hi, Rick.
>
> > Start/run C:\boot.ini
>
> Thanks for that shortcut! I didn't think that would work and was about to
> correct you - then I tried it! It works from the "DOS" window, too; if I
> type just C:\boot.ini, Notepad automatically runs and loads boot.ini.
(But
> if I type: run c:\boot.ini, it doesn't work.)
>
> I've been telling posters to use the Edit button in the Startup and
Recovery
> Settings window. That works, too.
>
> RC
> --
> R. C. White, CPA
> San Marcos, TX
>
> Microsoft Windows MVP
>
> "Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi Sylvia,
> >
> > Boot the one you want. Open Windows Explorer and remove (delete) the
> system
> > folders for the ones you don't want.
> >
> > Start/run C:\boot.ini
> >
> > Remove the lines referencing the unwanted installations from the
> [operating
> > systems] section. Click file/save and close.
> >
> > --
> > Best of Luck,
> >
> > Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
> > http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> > Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
> > www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> > Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org
> >
> > "sylvia" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > How do I uninstall them and start over without wiping the
> > > hard drive. The 1st time I upgraded from XP Home to XP
> > > Pro, it seemes alright, however, none of my files (like
> > > Word documents) and other programs carried over.
> > >
> > > The 2nd time I tried, the files and programs were okay
> > > but my modem wasn't recognized! I'm writing this from my
> > > laptop because I can't access the web on my desktop.
> > >
> > > The 3rd time, I was just trying to correct and
> > > ininstall the other versions...argh!
> > >
> > > PLEASE HELP! I'm a teacher and really need my desktop PC!
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > Sylvia
> > >
>
>

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

What? Do you know whereof you speak?

Again, it seems that you are trying to create arguements without presenting
any facts. If you have a counterpoint, make it and present your supporting
facts. If not, I will not respond any further.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org

"PCyr" > wrote in message
...
> but this won't actually remove the other copies.
>
> --
> Check out http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com for amazing tweaks and fixes
>
> Member of "Newsgroups are for everyone" (Perdita X. Twitt is a
> self-appointed, self-righteous, ruthless, bitchy net-cop too!)
>
> Email address is fake to prevent SPAM.
> Real email address is pcyr2000 AT hotmail DOT com
> Change the obvious to the obvious.
> ------------------
> "Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi Sylvia,
> >
> > Boot the one you want. Open Windows Explorer and remove (delete) the
> system
> > folders for the ones you don't want.
> >
> > Start/run C:\boot.ini
> >
> > Remove the lines referencing the unwanted installations from the
> [operating
> > systems] section. Click file/save and close.
> >
> > --
> > Best of Luck,
> >
> > Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
> > http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> > Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
> > www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> > Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org
> >
> > "sylvia" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > How do I uninstall them and start over without wiping the
> > > hard drive. The 1st time I upgraded from XP Home to XP
> > > Pro, it seemes alright, however, none of my files (like
> > > Word documents) and other programs carried over.
> > >
> > > The 2nd time I tried, the files and programs were okay
> > > but my modem wasn't recognized! I'm writing this from my
> > > laptop because I can't access the web on my desktop.
> > >
> > > The 3rd time, I was just trying to correct and
> > > ininstall the other versions...argh!
> > >
> > > PLEASE HELP! I'm a teacher and really need my desktop PC!
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > Sylvia
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[PCyr]

My apologies, I didn't read your post correctly.

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Change the obvious to the obvious.
------------------
"Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" > wrote in message
...
> What? Do you know whereof you speak?
>
> Again, it seems that you are trying to create arguements without
presenting
> any facts. If you have a counterpoint, make it and present your supporting
> facts. If not, I will not respond any further.
>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
> www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org
>
> "PCyr" > wrote in message
> ...
> > but this won't actually remove the other copies.
> >
> > --
> > Check out http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com for amazing tweaks and fixes
> >
> > Member of "Newsgroups are for everyone" (Perdita X. Twitt is a
> > self-appointed, self-righteous, ruthless, bitchy net-cop too!)
> >
> > Email address is fake to prevent SPAM.
> > Real email address is pcyr2000 AT hotmail DOT com
> > Change the obvious to the obvious.
> > ------------------
> > "Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Hi Sylvia,
> > >
> > > Boot the one you want. Open Windows Explorer and remove (delete) the
> > system
> > > folders for the ones you don't want.
> > >
> > > Start/run C:\boot.ini
> > >
> > > Remove the lines referencing the unwanted installations from the
> > [operating
> > > systems] section. Click file/save and close.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Best of Luck,
> > >
> > > Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
> > > http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> > > Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
> > > www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> > > Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org
> > >
> > > "sylvia" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > How do I uninstall them and start over without wiping the
> > > > hard drive. The 1st time I upgraded from XP Home to XP
> > > > Pro, it seemes alright, however, none of my files (like
> > > > Word documents) and other programs carried over.
> > > >
> > > > The 2nd time I tried, the files and programs were okay
> > > > but my modem wasn't recognized! I'm writing this from my
> > > > laptop because I can't access the web on my desktop.
> > > >
> > > > The 3rd time, I was just trying to correct and
> > > > ininstall the other versions...argh!
> > > >
> > > > PLEASE HELP! I'm a teacher and really need my desktop PC!
> > > >
> > > > Thanks!
> > > >
> > > > Sylvia
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Apology accepted. If I seemed harsh, you have my apologies as well.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org

"PCyr" > wrote in message
...
> My apologies, I didn't read your post correctly.
>
> --
> Check out http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com for amazing tweaks and fixes
>
> Member of "Newsgroups are for everyone" (Perdita X. Twitt is a
> self-appointed, self-righteous, ruthless, bitchy net-cop too!)
>
> Email address is fake to prevent SPAM.
> Real email address is pcyr2000 AT hotmail DOT com
> Change the obvious to the obvious.
> ------------------
> "Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" > wrote in message
> ...
> > What? Do you know whereof you speak?
> >
> > Again, it seems that you are trying to create arguements without
> presenting
> > any facts. If you have a counterpoint, make it and present your
supporting
> > facts. If not, I will not respond any further.
> >
> > --
> > Best of Luck,
> >
> > Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
> > http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> > Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
> > www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> > Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org
> >
> > "PCyr" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > but this won't actually remove the other copies.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Check out http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com for amazing tweaks and fixes
> > >
> > > Member of "Newsgroups are for everyone" (Perdita X. Twitt is a
> > > self-appointed, self-righteous, ruthless, bitchy net-cop too!)
> > >
> > > Email address is fake to prevent SPAM.
> > > Real email address is pcyr2000 AT hotmail DOT com
> > > Change the obvious to the obvious.
> > > ------------------
> > > "Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > Hi Sylvia,
> > > >
> > > > Boot the one you want. Open Windows Explorer and remove (delete) the
> > > system
> > > > folders for the ones you don't want.
> > > >
> > > > Start/run C:\boot.ini
> > > >
> > > > Remove the lines referencing the unwanted installations from the
> > > [operating
> > > > systems] section. Click file/save and close.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Best of Luck,
> > > >
> > > > Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
> > > > http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> > > > Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
> > > > www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> > > > Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org
> > > >
> > > > "sylvia" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > How do I uninstall them and start over without wiping the
> > > > > hard drive. The 1st time I upgraded from XP Home to XP
> > > > > Pro, it seemes alright, however, none of my files (like
> > > > > Word documents) and other programs carried over.
> > > > >
> > > > > The 2nd time I tried, the files and programs were okay
> > > > > but my modem wasn't recognized! I'm writing this from my
> > > > > laptop because I can't access the web on my desktop.
> > > > >
> > > > > The 3rd time, I was just trying to correct and
> > > > > ininstall the other versions...argh!
> > > > >
> > > > > PLEASE HELP! I'm a teacher and really need my desktop PC!
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks!
> > > > >
> > > > > Sylvia
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[PCyr]

I apologise for making you feel the need to apologise. ;-)

--
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Change the obvious to the obvious.
------------------
"Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" > wrote in message
...
> Apology accepted. If I seemed harsh, you have my apologies as well.
>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
> www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org
>
> "PCyr" > wrote in message
> ...
> > My apologies, I didn't read your post correctly.
> >
> > --
> > Check out http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com for amazing tweaks and fixes
> >
> > Member of "Newsgroups are for everyone" (Perdita X. Twitt is a
> > self-appointed, self-righteous, ruthless, bitchy net-cop too!)
> >
> > Email address is fake to prevent SPAM.
> > Real email address is pcyr2000 AT hotmail DOT com
> > Change the obvious to the obvious.
> > ------------------
> > "Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > What? Do you know whereof you speak?
> > >
> > > Again, it seems that you are trying to create arguements without
> > presenting
> > > any facts. If you have a counterpoint, make it and present your
> supporting
> > > facts. If not, I will not respond any further.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Best of Luck,
> > >
> > > Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
> > > http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> > > Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
> > > www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> > > Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org
> > >
> > > "PCyr" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > but this won't actually remove the other copies.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Check out http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com for amazing tweaks and
fixes
> > > >
> > > > Member of "Newsgroups are for everyone" (Perdita X. Twitt is a
> > > > self-appointed, self-righteous, ruthless, bitchy net-cop too!)
> > > >
> > > > Email address is fake to prevent SPAM.
> > > > Real email address is pcyr2000 AT hotmail DOT com
> > > > Change the obvious to the obvious.
> > > > ------------------
> > > > "Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > Hi Sylvia,
> > > > >
> > > > > Boot the one you want. Open Windows Explorer and remove (delete)
the
> > > > system
> > > > > folders for the ones you don't want.
> > > > >
> > > > > Start/run C:\boot.ini
> > > > >
> > > > > Remove the lines referencing the unwanted installations from the
> > > > [operating
> > > > > systems] section. Click file/save and close.
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > Best of Luck,
> > > > >
> > > > > Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
> > > > > http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> > > > > Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
> > > > > www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> > > > > Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org
> > > > >
> > > > > "sylvia" > wrote in message
> > > > > ...
> > > > > > How do I uninstall them and start over without wiping the
> > > > > > hard drive. The 1st time I upgraded from XP Home to XP
> > > > > > Pro, it seemes alright, however, none of my files (like
> > > > > > Word documents) and other programs carried over.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > The 2nd time I tried, the files and programs were okay
> > > > > > but my modem wasn't recognized! I'm writing this from my
> > > > > > laptop because I can't access the web on my desktop.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > The 3rd time, I was just trying to correct and
> > > > > > ininstall the other versions...argh!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > PLEASE HELP! I'm a teacher and really need my desktop PC!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Sylvia
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

<lol>

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org

"PCyr" > wrote in message
...
> I apologise for making you feel the need to apologise. ;-)
>
> --
> Check out http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com for amazing tweaks and fixes
>
> Member of "Newsgroups are for everyone" (Perdita X. Twitt is a
> self-appointed, self-righteous, ruthless, bitchy net-cop too!)
>
> Email address is fake to prevent SPAM.
> Real email address is pcyr2000 AT hotmail DOT com
> Change the obvious to the obvious.
> ------------------
> "Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Apology accepted. If I seemed harsh, you have my apologies as well.
> >
> > --
> > Best of Luck,
> >
> > Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
> > http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> > Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
> > www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> > Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org
> >
> > "PCyr" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > My apologies, I didn't read your post correctly.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Check out http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com for amazing tweaks and fixes
> > >
> > > Member of "Newsgroups are for everyone" (Perdita X. Twitt is a
> > > self-appointed, self-righteous, ruthless, bitchy net-cop too!)
> > >
> > > Email address is fake to prevent SPAM.
> > > Real email address is pcyr2000 AT hotmail DOT com
> > > Change the obvious to the obvious.
> > > ------------------
> > > "Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > What? Do you know whereof you speak?
> > > >
> > > > Again, it seems that you are trying to create arguements without
> > > presenting
> > > > any facts. If you have a counterpoint, make it and present your
> > supporting
> > > > facts. If not, I will not respond any further.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Best of Luck,
> > > >
> > > > Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
> > > > http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> > > > Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
> > > > www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> > > > Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org
> > > >
> > > > "PCyr" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > but this won't actually remove the other copies.
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > Check out http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com for amazing tweaks and
> fixes
> > > > >
> > > > > Member of "Newsgroups are for everyone" (Perdita X. Twitt is a
> > > > > self-appointed, self-righteous, ruthless, bitchy net-cop too!)
> > > > >
> > > > > Email address is fake to prevent SPAM.
> > > > > Real email address is pcyr2000 AT hotmail DOT com
> > > > > Change the obvious to the obvious.
> > > > > ------------------
> > > > > "Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" > wrote in message
> > > > > ...
> > > > > > Hi Sylvia,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Boot the one you want. Open Windows Explorer and remove (delete)
> the
> > > > > system
> > > > > > folders for the ones you don't want.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Start/run C:\boot.ini
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Remove the lines referencing the unwanted installations from the
> > > > > [operating
> > > > > > systems] section. Click file/save and close.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --
> > > > > > Best of Luck,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
> > > > > > http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> > > > > > Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
> > > > > > www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> > > > > > Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "sylvia" > wrote in message
> > > > > > ...
> > > > > > > How do I uninstall them and start over without wiping the
> > > > > > > hard drive. The 1st time I upgraded from XP Home to XP
> > > > > > > Pro, it seemes alright, however, none of my files (like
> > > > > > > Word documents) and other programs carried over.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > The 2nd time I tried, the files and programs were okay
> > > > > > > but my modem wasn't recognized! I'm writing this from my
> > > > > > > laptop because I can't access the web on my desktop.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > The 3rd time, I was just trying to correct and
> > > > > > > ininstall the other versions...argh!
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > PLEASE HELP! I'm a teacher and really need my desktop PC!
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thanks!
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Sylvia
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