Ok... How to safely re-install XP?

[The Ancient Flatulence]

Ok, lads and lassies...

I have finally reached the conclusion that my current dilemma is
irretrievably insoluble. (I can't fix what's wrong with my XP box.)

Laying aside the rising rant I feel surging in my bosom (yes, men have
them, too) toward those who unabashedly asserted to me that XP was
light-years ahead of Win98, ME, 2000 etc in terms of stability and
reliability... I now come -- hat in hand and shame-faced with humility
-- to inquire of the "gods" of XP as to what I should now do to ensure
a safe, smooth and uneventful re-installation of XP Home Edition?

I am aware that there is a little file somewhere that I'll need to
backup...something to do with the activation of the XP product.

What other items do I need to worry about?

Antivirus was just bought online today. (Symantec) Is there info there
I should record to be able to reinstall the av?

Is there a boot disk that XP can write to give me the bare minimum I
need to access the CD drive?

I have an HP ze5470us laptop. I hear that this is a Dell wrapped in
HP's logo? Are there any special precautions in regard to this model?

My disks are (I believe) simple system restore-type disks...not the
full-fledged XP.

Any --ANY-- sincere and reliable info will be deeply appreciated. Even
pointers to web sites specializing in this procedure will be
gratefully received.

TIA

The Ancient Flatulence

[DangerScouse]

The Ancient Flatulence wrote:
> Ok, lads and lassies...
>
> I have finally reached the conclusion that my current dilemma is
> irretrievably insoluble. (I can't fix what's wrong with my XP box.)
>
> Laying aside the rising rant I feel surging in my bosom ...

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[DangerScouse]

The Ancient Flatulence wrote:

> When you're done with your vibrator there, perhaps you'll have the
> good taste

How paradoxical.

> (maybe even presence of mind) to respond with an actual
> answer...

<aside>
Ah, it's yet another one of those "you don't know the answer" lamers.

> From the length of your reply above, it appears I may be waiting
> awhile.

.... brought about by the length of your OP.

> The Ancient Flatulence

<aside>
A euphemism for the sacred Welsh art of communicating in usenet posts using
secret fart signals.

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[Will Denny]

Hi

Have a look at the following links for re-installing XP:

"Clean Install Windows XP"
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

"How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install"
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Courtesy of MVP Michael Stevens.

BTW - using those little files will not work with a clean install of XP =
- wpa.dbl & wpa.bak (windows\system32 folder).

--=20

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


"The Ancient Flatulence" > wrote in message =
...
>=20
> Ok, lads and lassies...
>=20
> I have finally reached the conclusion that my current dilemma is
> irretrievably insoluble. (I can't fix what's wrong with my XP box.)
>=20
> Laying aside the rising rant I feel surging in my bosom (yes, men have
> them, too) toward those who unabashedly asserted to me that XP was
> light-years ahead of Win98, ME, 2000 etc in terms of stability and
> reliability... I now come -- hat in hand and shame-faced with humility
> -- to inquire of the "gods" of XP as to what I should now do to ensure
> a safe, smooth and uneventful re-installation of XP Home Edition?
>=20
> I am aware that there is a little file somewhere that I'll need to
> backup...something to do with the activation of the XP product.
>=20
> What other items do I need to worry about?
>=20
> Antivirus was just bought online today. (Symantec) Is there info there
> I should record to be able to reinstall the av?
>=20
> Is there a boot disk that XP can write to give me the bare minimum I
> need to access the CD drive?
>=20
> I have an HP ze5470us laptop. I hear that this is a Dell wrapped in
> HP's logo? Are there any special precautions in regard to this model?
>=20
> My disks are (I believe) simple system restore-type disks...not the
> full-fledged XP.=20
>=20
> Any --ANY-- sincere and reliable info will be deeply appreciated. Even
> pointers to web sites specializing in this procedure will be
> gratefully received.
>=20
> TIA
>=20
> The Ancient Flatulence


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[The Ancient Flatulence]

On Mon, 10 Nov 2003 06:32:37 -0000, "Will Denny" >
wrote:

>Hi
>
>Have a look at the following links for re-installing XP:
>
>"Clean Install Windows XP"
>http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
>
>"How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install"
>http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>
>Courtesy of MVP Michael Stevens.
>
>BTW - using those little files will not work with a clean install of XP - wpa.dbl & wpa.bak (windows\system32 folder).

Thank you, sir!

I am in your debt and appreciate your assistance.

TAF

[Will Denny]

"The Ancient Flatulence" > wrote in message =
...
> On Mon, 10 Nov 2003 06:32:37 -0000, "Will Denny" >
> wrote:
>=20
> >Hi
> >
> >Have a look at the following links for re-installing XP:
> >
> >"Clean Install Windows XP"
> >http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
> >
> >"How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install"
> >http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
> >
> >Courtesy of MVP Michael Stevens.
> >
> >BTW - using those little files will not work with a clean install of =
XP - wpa.dbl & wpa.bak (windows\system32 folder).
>=20
> Thank you, sir!
>=20
> I am in your debt and appreciate your assistance.
>=20
> TAF

You're welcome, TAF All the best for the re-install.

--=20

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User




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